Mary Brian

Acting

Mary Brian

Born February 17, 1906 · Corsicana, Texas, USA

Died December 30, 2002 · aged 96

Mary Brian (born Louise Byrdie Dantzler, February 17, 1906 – December 30, 2002), was an American actress, who made the transition from silent films to sound films. Brian was dubbed "The Sweetest Girl in Pictures." After her showing in a beauty contest, she was given an audition by Paramount Pictures and cast by director Herbert Brenon as Wendy Darling in his silent movie version of J. M. Barrie's…

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The Front PageThe Front Page · 1931
The Front Page
6.51931
MovieComedyCrime
Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter looking for a bigger paycheck. When an accused murderer escapes from custody, Hildy sees an opportunity for the story of a lifetime. But when he finds the criminal, he learns that the man may not be guilty. With the help of his editor, Hildy attempts to hide the convict, uncover the conspiracy and write the scoop of his career.
Shanghai BoundShanghai Bound · 1927
Shanghai Bound
10.01927
MovieAdventureDrama
Landing at a Chinese port, tough sea captain Bucklin and his passengers are threatened by a marauding war lord, who intends to kill the captain and hold the others hostage as part of his campaign of destruction against all white men.
Harold TeenHarold Teen · 1928
Harold Teen
7.01928
MovieComedy
Farmboy Harold moves to the city and there attends high school. Soon he is very popular, his spirited nature causing much excitement on the campus. He joins a fraternity, goes out for football, and directs his class theatrical effort. Instead of a school play, Harold suggests doing a western motion picture. Part of the plot requires them to blow up the dam that has cut off the water supply to Harold's homestead in the country. After the explosion Harold runs away because he is afraid of being arrested, but he returns just in time to win a football game for his team.
The RunaroundThe Runaround · 1931
The Runaround
8.01931
MovieComedyRomance
Filmed in an early Technicolor process, The Runaround tells the story of Broadway dancer Evelyn who refuses to play the gold-digging games indulged in by her fellow chorines
CalabooseCalaboose · 1943
Calaboose
7.01943
MovieComedyRomance
A love-smitten cowpoke accidentally causes a horse stampede.
Peter PanPeter Pan · 1924
Peter Pan
6.91924
MovieFamilyAdventure
Peter Pan enters the nursery of the Darling children and, with the help of fairy dust, leads them off to Never Never Land, where they meet the nefarious Captain Hook.
Charlie Chan in ParisCharlie Chan in Paris · 1935
Charlie Chan in Paris
6.61935
MovieCrimeMystery
Charlie's visit to Paris, ostensibly a vacation, is really a mission to investigate a bond-forgery racket. But his agent, apache dancer Nardi is killed before she can tell him much. The case, complicated by a false murder accusation for banker's daughter Yvette, climaxes with a strange journey through the Paris sewers.
Paramount on ParadeParamount on Parade · 1930
Paramount on Parade
5.91930
MovieMusicComedy
This 1930 film, a collection of songs and sketches showcasing Paramount Studios' contract stars, credits 11 directors

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Her Father Said NoHer Father Said No · 1927
Her Father Said No
7.01927
MovieComedyRomance
While taking a morning workout, young prizefighter Danny Martin encounters Charlotte Hamilton in distress over her balky roadster. Martin wins his fight but is counted a loser by a crooked referee. Later, he is invited to a barbecue at Charlotte's home, but when John Hamilton, who strongly dislikes fighters, learns of Martin's profession, he shows him the door. Danny gives up his career for Charlotte and opens a health resort for obese millionaires. Hamilton and his prospective son-in-law, Penrod, arrive at the resort for treatment, and their indignation and disgust at the treatment provide comic complications. Learning that Danny and Charlotte have already eloped, Hamilton is at first furious, then resigns himself to their happiness.

Charlotte Hamilton