Betsy Drake

Acting

Betsy Drake

Born September 11, 1923 · Paris, France

Died October 27, 2015 · aged 92

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Betsy Drake (September 11, 1923 – October 27, 2015) was a French-born American actress and writer. She was the third wife of actor Cary Grant. She began looking for work as an actress in New York City, supporting herself by working as a Conover model. She met the playwright Horton Foote, who offered her a job as an understudy in his play Only the Heart, whic…

Known For

HouseboatHouseboat · 1958
Houseboat
6.41958
MovieComedyRomance
An Italian socialite on the run signs on as housekeeper for a widower with three children.
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? · 1957
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
6.81957
MovieComedyRomance
To save his career, an ad man wants a sex symbol to endorse a lipstick but in exchange, she wants him to pretend to be her lover.
Every Girl Should Be MarriedEvery Girl Should Be Married · 1948
Every Girl Should Be Married
5.91948
MovieComedyRomance
Anabel Sims is determined to find the perfect husband. She thinks she's found her man in Madison Brown, a handsome pediatrician. She then prepares an elaborate scheme to trap him into marriage
Room for One MoreRoom for One More · 1952
Room for One More
6.61952
MovieComedyFamily
Anne and "Poppy" Rose have three quirky kids. Anne has a generous heart and the belief in the innocence of children. To the unhappy surprise of her husband she takes in the orphan Jane, a problem child who already tried to kill herself once.
The Second WomanThe Second Woman · 1950
The Second Woman
5.61950
MovieDramaMystery
In flashback from a 'Rebecca'-style beginning: Ellen Foster, visiting her aunt on the California coast, meets neighbor Jeff Cohalan and his ultramodern clifftop house. Ellen is strongly attracted to Jeff, who's being plagued by unexplainable accidents, major and minor. Bad luck, persecution...or paranoia? Warned that Jeff could be dangerous, Ellen fears that he's in danger, as the menacing atmosphere darkens.
Dancing in the DarkDancing in the Dark · 1949
Dancing in the Dark
6.01949
MovieComedyRomance
Emery Slade was one of the brightest stars in Hollywood in 1932, but by 1949 his career has hit the skids. Fortunately, he is able to convince studio head Melville Crossman to cast him in the adaptation of a hit Broadway show. Crossman has one condition: Slade must travel to New York and convince the female star of the stage production to join the film. Slade goes, but, when he eyes the winsome Julie Clarke, he hatches a different scheme.
Intent to KillIntent to Kill · 1958
Intent to Kill
5.21958
MovieThrillerDrama
While resisting pressure from his upper-class wife to take a higher-paying job in London, a Montreal physician prepares to carry out brain surgery on a Latin American president. They don't suspect that a trio of assassins is also waiting, for their chance to carry out a political assassination on the operating table.
Clarence, the Cross-Eyed LionClarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion · 1965
Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion
6.61965
MovieActionAdventure
When a native village is apparently terrorized by a Lion, the local sergeant enlists the help of a veterinarian working at a nearby animal study center. It is soon discovered that the Lion has a unique problem, it has double vision due to the fact that it is cross eyed and therefore cannot hunt. The Lion is taken back to the study center and is soon adopted by the vet's daughter. Meanwhile, a dangerous criminal is planning to capture young Gorillas and sell them on the black market...

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