Jo Ann Sayers

Acting

Jo Ann Sayers

Born October 22, 1918 · Seattle, Washington, USA

Died November 14, 2011 · aged 93

Jo Ann Sayers (born Miriam Lucille Lilygren) was an American screen and stage actress. Sayers' film career spanned the years 1938 to 1953, however mainly went inactive after 1940.

Known For

The WomenThe Women · 1939
The Women
★ 7.21939
MovieComedyDrama
A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
Unseen GuardiansUnseen Guardians · 1939
Unseen Guardians
★ 6.51939
MovieDocumentaryDrama
The "unseen guardians" of the title are the Postal Inspection Service, which investigates mail order racketeering; the Underwriters' Laboratories, which are shown testing electrical equipment, fire extinguishers, and large floor safes; and those who run orphanages, who assure that the children in their care are placed in proper adoptive homes.
Within the LawWithin the Law · 1939
Within the Law
★ 6.51939
MovieCrimeDrama
Shopgirl Mary Turner, sentenced to prison for someone else's theft, is released and takes revenge upon those who wronged her in powerful but lawful ways.
The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn · 1939
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
★ 6.71939
MovieAdventureDrama
Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River.
Main Street to BroadwayMain Street to Broadway · 1953
Main Street to Broadway
★ 7.31953
MovieRomanceMusic
In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for inspiration when his agent convinces a stage star to take his next effort. When he returns to Broadway, his girl stays behind and starts seeing a local businessman.
The Light of Western StarsThe Light of Western Stars · 1940
The Light of Western Stars
★ 5.01940
MovieWesternRomance
Easterner Madeline Hammond buys a ranch not knowing Hayworth is using it to smuggle ammunition across the border. When trouble starts, she brings back Gene Stewart ex-foreman who left the country after fighting with the Sheriff.
Think FirstThink First · 1939
Think First
★ 7.71939
MovieCrime
Episode 24 of the Crime Does Not Pay series. Margie Smith (Laraine Day) works as a waitress at a drive in restaurant. She likes to date and look nice but on her salary, she can't keep up with everyone else. However, a friend shows her that stealing is easy, cool and lets you dress like success. At first, it works out just fine, but remember--this is a Crime Does Not Pay film and you KNOW she'll soon get caught and prosecuted.
Fast and LooseFast and Loose · 1939
Fast and Loose
★ 5.81939
MovieMysteryComedy
The Sloanes tie murder to the theft of a Shakespeare manuscript.

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