Acting
Wanda Perry
Born July 24, 1917 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died February 17, 1985 · aged 67
Wanda Perry was born Helen Beuscher in Brooklyn, New York, on July 24, 1917, and grew up to be a remarkably beautiful young woman. When she was sixteen, she was named "Miss New York City," and was offered a movie contract by showman Earl Carroll. Helen moved to Hollywood with her parents Wanda and Carl Beuscher.
Known For
Whirlpool · 1950Whirlpool
★ 6.41950
MovieThrillerCrime
The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.
The Man from Colorado · 1948The Man from Colorado
★ 6.91948
MovieWesternDrama
Two friends return home after their discharge from the army after the Civil War. However, one of them has had deep-rooted psychological damage due to his experiences during the war, and as his behavior becomes more erratic--and violent--his friend desperately tries to find a way to help him.
Call Northside 777 · 1948Call Northside 777
★ 6.71948
MovieCrimeDrama
In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal to look into the case. For some time, McNeal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
Broadway Melody of 1940 · 1940Broadway Melody of 1940
★ 6.91940
MovieMusicRomance
Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the people they lent money to, gives him the name of his partner.
The Great Ziegfeld · 1936The Great Ziegfeld
★ 6.31936
MovieMusicDrama
At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows
The Snake Pit · 1948The Snake Pit
★ 7.11948
MovieDramaMystery
Virginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institution. Tormented by delusions and unable to even recognize her husband, Robert, she is treated by Dr. Mark Kik, who is determined to get to the root of her mental illness. As her treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.
Saratoga · 1937Saratoga
★ 6.51937
MovieComedyRomance
A horse breeder's granddaughter falls in love with a scheming bookie in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
The Mating of Millie · 1948The Mating of Millie
★ 6.91948
MovieComedyRomance
Self-sufficient in life and successful in business, prim and proper Millie McGonigle wants just one more thing, a child. When she asks to adopt orphan Tommy Bassett, but learns that she will first have to have a husband, Millie turns to a recently fired bus driver, Doug Andrews. Though he has no interest in marriage, Doug offers to help Millie find a husband by transforming her into a beautiful and exciting woman, one who catches the eye of two eligible bachelors, including the orphanage's president.
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Saratoga · 1937Saratoga
★ 6.51937
MovieComedyRomance
A horse breeder's granddaughter falls in love with a scheming bookie in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Girl at the Racetrack (uncredited)
Love Crazy · 1941Love Crazy
★ 6.81941
MovieComedyRomance
Circumstance, an old flame and a mother-in-law drive a happily married couple to the verge of divorce and insanity.
Party Guest (uncredited)
The Three Faces of Eve · 1957The Three Faces of Eve
★ 7.21957
MovieDrama
A doctor treats a woman suffering from multiple personality disorder.
Nurse (uncredited)













