Vanita Smythe

Vanita Smythe
Birth nameVannie Smith
Also known asVanita Smythe Pauling
Born(1925-01-13)January 13, 1925
Detroit, Michigan, United States
DiedJanuary 18, 1994(1994-01-18) (aged 69)
Detroit, Michigan, United States
GenresBlues, jazz
Occupation(s)Singer and actress
Years active1945–1950
LabelsRegal Records

Vannie Smith, known professionally as Vanita Smythe (January 13, 1925 – January 18, 1994) was an American blues and jazz singer and actress. She was professionally active between 1945 and 1950, making eight soundies, two motion pictures and releasing a couple of singles.