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.
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.
The Man with Nine LivesThe Man with Nine Lives · 1940
The Man with Nine Lives
6.31940
MovieScience FictionHorror
Dr. Leon Kravaal develops a potential cure for cancer, which involves freezing the patient. But an experiment goes awry when authorities believe Kravaal has killed a patient. Kravaal freezes the officials, along with himself. Years later, they are discovered and revived in hopes that Kravaal can indeed complete his cure. But human greed and weakness compound to disrupt the project.
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.
Four Girls in WhiteFour Girls in White · 1939
Four Girls in White
7.21939
MovieComedyDrama
Four student nurses at a large urban hospital cope with life's problems and career issues.
Fast and LooseFast and Loose · 1939
Fast and Loose
5.91939
MovieMysteryComedy
The Sloanes tie murder to the theft of a Shakespeare manuscript.
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.
Help WantedHelp Wanted · 1939
Help Wanted
7.01939
MovieCrime
A temporary laborer helps bring down a mob-sponsored employment racket.

Filmography

Sort