Betty Ann Davies

Acting

Betty Ann Davies

Born December 24, 1910 · London, England, UK

Died May 14, 1955 · aged 44

Betty Ann Davies (24 December 1910 - 14 May 1955) was a British stage and film actress.

Known For

Joy RideJoy Ride · 1935
Joy Ride
6.51935
Movie
Two cousins invite their girlfriends on a joy-ride, but car trouble leads to catastrophe!
Meet Me TonightMeet Me Tonight · 1952
Meet Me Tonight
7.11952
MovieComedy
Meet Me Tonight was the American title for the British-filmed Tonight at 8:30, adapted from the Noel Coward stage production of the same name.
The Passionate FriendsThe Passionate Friends · 1949
The Passionate Friends
6.91949
MovieDramaRomance
A woman is torn between the love of her life, who's married to someone else, and her older husband.
Alias John PrestonAlias John Preston · 1955
Alias John Preston
5.81955
MovieHorrorMystery
A mysterious young man settles in a rural English town and immediately starts making a good impression. Before long he has insinuated himself into local life, is married and is serving on the board of the local hospital. Everything seems to be going well for him until a newly appointed consultant psychiatrist shows up and starts asking some probing questions.
Outcast of the IslandsOutcast of the Islands · 1951
Outcast of the Islands
5.81951
MovieDramaAdventure
After financial improprieties are discovered at the Eastern trading company where he works, Peter Willems flees the resulting disgrace and criminal charges. He persuades the man who gave him his start in life, the merchant ship captain Lingard, to bring him to a trading post on a remote Indonesian island where he can hide out.
It Always Rains on SundayIt Always Rains on Sunday · 1947
It Always Rains on Sunday
6.61947
MovieDramaCrime
During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.
The Belles of St Trinian'sThe Belles of St Trinian's · 1954
The Belles of St Trinian's
6.41954
MovieComedy
The unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian's are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when the arrival at the school of Princess Fatima of Makyad coincides with the return of recently expelled Arabella Fritton, who has the kidnap of a prize racehorse on her mind.
The Blue LampThe Blue Lamp · 1950
The Blue Lamp
6.61950
MovieCrimeThriller
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.

Movies

Joy RideJoy Ride · 1935
Joy Ride
6.51935
Movie
Two cousins invite their girlfriends on a joy-ride, but car trouble leads to catastrophe!
Meet Me TonightMeet Me Tonight · 1952
Meet Me Tonight
7.11952
MovieComedy
Meet Me Tonight was the American title for the British-filmed Tonight at 8:30, adapted from the Noel Coward stage production of the same name.
The Passionate FriendsThe Passionate Friends · 1949
The Passionate Friends
6.91949
MovieDramaRomance
A woman is torn between the love of her life, who's married to someone else, and her older husband.
Alias John PrestonAlias John Preston · 1955
Alias John Preston
5.81955
MovieHorrorMystery
A mysterious young man settles in a rural English town and immediately starts making a good impression. Before long he has insinuated himself into local life, is married and is serving on the board of the local hospital. Everything seems to be going well for him until a newly appointed consultant psychiatrist shows up and starts asking some probing questions.
Outcast of the IslandsOutcast of the Islands · 1951
Outcast of the Islands
5.81951
MovieDramaAdventure
After financial improprieties are discovered at the Eastern trading company where he works, Peter Willems flees the resulting disgrace and criminal charges. He persuades the man who gave him his start in life, the merchant ship captain Lingard, to bring him to a trading post on a remote Indonesian island where he can hide out.
It Always Rains on SundayIt Always Rains on Sunday · 1947
It Always Rains on Sunday
6.61947
MovieDramaCrime
During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.
The Belles of St Trinian'sThe Belles of St Trinian's · 1954
The Belles of St Trinian's
6.41954
MovieComedy
The unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian's are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when the arrival at the school of Princess Fatima of Makyad coincides with the return of recently expelled Arabella Fritton, who has the kidnap of a prize racehorse on her mind.
The Blue LampThe Blue Lamp · 1950
The Blue Lamp
6.61950
MovieCrimeThriller
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
Excuse My GloveExcuse My Glove · 1936
Excuse My Glove
8.01936
MovieComedy
A young man, whose main interest in life is stained glass, accidentally accepts a challenge to fight in a fair boxing booth.
The Man in BlackThe Man in Black · 1950
The Man in Black
6.01950
MovieThriller
A woman conspires to steal her stepdaughter's inheritance following the mysterious death of her millionaire husband.
The Woman with No NameThe Woman with No Name · 1950
The Woman with No Name
8.01950
Movie
This is a British drama film from 1950 about a young woman in London in WW2 with amnesia.
TrioTrio · 1950
Trio
6.41950
MovieDrama
W. Somerset Maugham introduces three more of his stories about human foibles.
Now BarabbasNow Barabbas · 1949
Now Barabbas
6.51949
MovieDrama
A prison governor deals with a variety of different prisoners, including a charming murderer.
BlackoutBlackout · 1954
Blackout
6.21954
MovieCrimeThriller
When a beautiful young woman suddenly offers inebriated Casey Morrow a lot of money for a quick and easy job, he doesn't ask too many questions. But when the girl's father is found murdered the following day and Morrow's coat is soaked with blood, he must unravel the mystery to clear his name.
EscapeEscape · 1948
Escape
5.71948
MovieThriller
A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes and goes on the lam, aided by a local girl.
The History of Mr. PollyThe History of Mr. Polly · 1949
The History of Mr. Polly
7.61949
MovieDrama
Quiet and somewhat direction-less, Alfred Polly uses the money he inherits from his father to marry and to set up shop in a small town. His heart is in neither of these enterprises and he eventually resorts to desperate measures to break free. His random wanderings in the countryside lead him to a new opportunity that just might be what he's been looking for all along.
Cosh BoyCosh Boy · 1953
Cosh Boy
5.51953
MovieDramaCrime
Roy Walsh is a brash and enterprising thug who bullies his friends into subservience. He and his gang assault and rob people on the street, but things get increasingly dangerous when their behavior escalates to larger crimes.
To the Public DangerTo the Public Danger · 1948
To the Public Danger
6.21948
MovieDrama
Four people with very different backgrounds meet by chance at an English pub and gradually become carried away in a bout of thrill-seeking. When their spree gets out of hand, each person faces a moral choice with lasting consequences.
Grand National NightGrand National Night · 1953
Grand National Night
7.91953
MovieCrimeThriller
The story of a husband's implication in his wife's death, his stupid disposal of her body and the police enquiry which almost embroils him in a murder charge.
Radio LoverRadio Lover · 1936
Radio Lover
7.01936
Movie
A penniless young charmer hits upon an ingenious route to fame and fortune.
Play Up the BandPlay Up the Band · 1935
Play Up the Band
6.01935
MovieComedyMusic
A brass band goes to London to take part in a competition.
Death at Broadcasting HouseDeath at Broadcasting House · 1934
Death at Broadcasting House
6.11934
MovieMystery
An actor is murdered live on air whilst a play is being broadcast. Everyone in the play and broadcasting house fall under suspicion.
Children GaloreChildren Galore · 1955
Children Galore
5.31955
MovieComedy
As a going away gift to a small village, the local Lord and Lady promise a new cottage to the local couple with the most grandchildren. Competitive instincts and petty jealousies ensue.
My Old DuchessMy Old Duchess · 1934
My Old Duchess
8.01934
MovieComedy
An actor impersonates a duchess – with truly astonishing results for him and his company!