Poppy Wilde

Acting

Poppy Wilde

Born December 5, 1914 · Oakland, California, USA

Died August 1, 2000 · aged 85

Poppy Wilde was born on December 5, 1914 in Oakland, California, USA as Ruby Stella Wall. She was an actress, known for Gold Diggers in Paris (1938). She died on August 1, 2000 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA.

Known For

Angels with Dirty FacesAngels with Dirty Faces · 1938
Angels with Dirty Faces
7.51938
MovieCrimeDrama
Childhood chums Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connelly grow up on opposite sides of the fence: Rocky matures into a prominent gangster, while Jerry becomes a priest, tending to the needs of his old tenement neighborhood.
Hired WifeHired Wife · 1940
Hired Wife
6.81940
MovieComedy
Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses.
Yankee Doodle DandyYankee Doodle Dandy · 1942
Yankee Doodle Dandy
7.01942
MovieDramaMusic
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
Road to MoroccoRoad to Morocco · 1942
Road to Morocco
6.91942
MovieComedyMusic
Two carefree castaways on a desert shore find an Arabian Nights city, where they compete for the luscious Princess Shalmar.
Week-End in HavanaWeek-End in Havana · 1941
Week-End in Havana
7.01941
MovieComedyRomance
A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception of Nan Spencer, a department store salesgirl who wants her vacation now, not later. Jay is instructed to take Nan to Havana, set her up in the best hotel, and keep her entertained. She visits a nightclub where the star attraction is Rosita Rivas and meets Rosita's worthless manager, Monte Blanca, who makes a play for her. Trouble also comes in the form of Jay's fiancée, Terry McCracken, when a romance develops between Nan and Jay.
Rings on Her FingersRings on Her Fingers · 1942
Rings on Her Fingers
6.81942
MovieComedyRomance
Susan Miller works behind the girdle counter in a department store and dreams about the beautiful clothes and glamour she can never hope to have. Enter May Worthington and Warren, a pair of con artists who pose as the mother and uncle of a pretty girl in order to separate millionaires from their money. They convince Susan she has an opportunity to fulfill all her dreams, and the trio heads for Palm Beach. Susan meets John Wheeler who says he is shopping for a sailboat. Believing that he is a millionaire, Warren and May sell him a boat that doesn't belong to them, and make off with his $15,000 life savings. Looking for greener pastures, they work themselves into the family of wealthy Tod Fenwick, who falls for Sue, posing as "Linda Worthington". But John shows up as a guest of Fenwick and he tells "Linda", not knowing she was part of the scam, that he has a detective after the fake captain that sold him the boat...
The Flame of New OrleansThe Flame of New Orleans · 1941
The Flame of New Orleans
6.61941
MovieComedyRomance
In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain.
Arise, My LoveArise, My Love · 1940
Arise, My Love
6.31940
MovieComedyRomance
A dashing pilot and a vivacious reporter have romantic and dramatic adventures in Europe as World War II begins.

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Rings on Her FingersRings on Her Fingers · 1942
Rings on Her Fingers
6.81942
MovieComedyRomance
Susan Miller works behind the girdle counter in a department store and dreams about the beautiful clothes and glamour she can never hope to have. Enter May Worthington and Warren, a pair of con artists who pose as the mother and uncle of a pretty girl in order to separate millionaires from their money. They convince Susan she has an opportunity to fulfill all her dreams, and the trio heads for Palm Beach. Susan meets John Wheeler who says he is shopping for a sailboat. Believing that he is a millionaire, Warren and May sell him a boat that doesn't belong to them, and make off with his $15,000 life savings. Looking for greener pastures, they work themselves into the family of wealthy Tod Fenwick, who falls for Sue, posing as "Linda Worthington". But John shows up as a guest of Fenwick and he tells "Linda", not knowing she was part of the scam, that he has a detective after the fake captain that sold him the boat...

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