Alison Skipworth

Acting

Alison Skipworth

Born July 25, 1863 · London, England, UK

Died July 5, 1952 · aged 88

Alison Skipworth (born Alison Mary Elliott Margaret Groom; July 25, 1863 – July 5, 1952) was a British actress known for her work in comedy films during the 1930's.

Known For

Becky SharpBecky Sharp · 1935
Becky Sharp
★ 5.71935
MovieDramaRomance
In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society. The first feature length film to use three-strip Technicolor.
The Devil Is a WomanThe Devil Is a Woman · 1935
The Devil Is a Woman
★ 6.41935
MovieComedyDrama
In the carnival in Spain in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, the exiled republican Antonio Galvan comes from Paris masquerade to enjoy the party and visit his friend Capt. Don Pasqual 'Pasqualito' Costelar. However, he flirts with the mysterious Concha Perez and they schedule to meet each other later. When Antonio meets Pasqualito, his old friend discloses his frustrated relationship with the promiscuous Concha and her greedy mother and how his life was ruined by his obsession for the beautiful demimondaine. Pasqualito makes Antonio promise that he would not see Concha. However, when Antonio meets Concha, she seduces him and the long friendship between Antonio and Pasqualito is disrupted
Alice in WonderlandAlice in Wonderland · 1933
Alice in Wonderland
★ 6.11933
MovieFamilyFantasy
In Victorian England, a bored young girl dreams that she has entered a fantasy world called Wonderland, populated by even more fantastic characters.
Six of a KindSix of a Kind · 1934
Six of a Kind
★ 5.91934
MovieComedy
The Whinneys share expenses for their trip to Hollywood with George and Gracie and their great Dane. A clerk in Whinney's bank has put fifty thousand dollars in a suitcase, hoping to rob Whinney on the road, but instead Whinney takes another road and is himself arrested in Nevada.
King of the NewsboysKing of the Newsboys · 1938
King of the Newsboys
★ 4.81938
MovieDramaRomance
A poor young man's girlfriend leaves him for a gangster, who has the money and power she wants and the young man doesn't have. Determined to show her that he can be a success--and how much of a mistake she made by leaving him--he starts up a newspaper distribution business that is soon the biggest in the city, but things don't turn out exactly the way he wanted them to.
The Road to SingaporeThe Road to Singapore · 1931
The Road to Singapore
★ 5.61931
MovieRomanceDrama
A woman's life falls to pieces when she's caught cheating on her husband.
Hollywood on Parade No. B-1Hollywood on Parade No. B-1 · 1934
Hollywood on Parade No. B-1
★ 7.31934
Movie
Short film in which Frankie Darro as a Telegram delivery boy visits various Hollywood locations to make deliveries. He visits the Los Angeles Pier and a Gala Hollywood Premiere.
Virtuous HusbandVirtuous Husband · 1931
Virtuous Husband
★ 8.01931
MovieComedyRomance
When a rich young man marries, he lets the books and letters left him by his dead mother guide his life.

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