Dorothy Wilson

Acting

Dorothy Wilson

Born November 15, 1909 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Died January 7, 1998 · aged 88

Dorothy Wilson (November 14, 1909 – January 7, 1998) was an American film actress of the 1930s.

Known For

The Last Days of PompeiiThe Last Days of Pompeii · 1935
The Last Days of Pompeii
★ 5.81935
MovieDramaAdventure
In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son's Christianity and the eruption of Vesuvius.
The Milky WayThe Milky Way · 1936
The Milky Way
★ 6.11936
MovieComedy
Timid milkman, Burleigh Sullivan, somehow knocks out a boxing champ in a brawl. The fighter's manager decides to build up the milkman's reputation in a series of fixed fights and then have the champ beat him to regain his title.
Eight Girls in a BoatEight Girls in a Boat · 1934
Eight Girls in a Boat
★ 10.01934
MovieDrama
In an exclusive Swiss school for young girls, Christa Storm discovers that she is going to have a baby. She keeps the secret from everyone but her boyfriend, chemistry student David Perrin. Having lived in the private school for most of her life, Christa cannot confide in her distant father - and David cannot get his approval to marry her.
Before DawnBefore Dawn · 1933
Before Dawn
★ 5.71933
MovieMysteryDrama
After the death of a gangster, those familiar with his million dollar stash start mysteriously dying. Police detectives with the help of a clairvoyant try to determine who, living or dead, is responsible.
In Old KentuckyIn Old Kentucky · 1935
In Old Kentucky
★ 10.01935
MovieComedy
Horse trainer Steve Tapley is caught between the feuding Martingale and Shattuck families. He sides with young Nancy Martingale and her grandfather Ezra, and the feud is to be resolved by a horse race between the favorites of each family. Unfortunately, the Martingale's horse, Greyboy, only runs well in mud. And it hasn't rained in a long time.
Scarlet RiverScarlet River · 1933
Scarlet River
★ 5.61933
MovieComedyRomance
Unable to find open range near Hollywood, western actor Tom Baxter and his troop head to Judy Blake's ranch to shoot their film.
Craig's WifeCraig's Wife · 1936
Craig's Wife
★ 6.51936
MovieDrama
Harriet, Walter Craig's wife, is an upper-class woman obsessed with control, material possessions and social status whose behavior makes difficult her relationship with domestic service and family members.
Men Of AmericaMen Of America · 1932
Men Of America
★ 6.01932
MovieCrimeWestern
Bank robbers and killers cause mayhem in a small western town.

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