Rita Bell (née , Bell; after first marriage, Crittenden; after second marriage, Redlich; December 16, 1893 – January 8, 1992) was an American lyric soprano and entertainer in vaudeville, musical theatre, radio, and "talkies". She was the principal actress of several Broadway musicals, such as "The Gingham Girl" and "Spice of Life". During her world tour, her singing voice and personality were broadcast from radio stations in Amsterdam, Berlin, Cape Town, and London. A singer-songwriter, Bell wrote many of her songs.