Maria Ouspenskaya

Acting

Maria Ouspenskaya

Born July 28, 1876 · Tula, Russian Empire [now Russia]

Died December 3, 1949 · aged 73

Maria Ouspenskaya was a Russian stage and screen actress, in America from 1922, performing, in the States, first on Broadway, later, from 1936, in Hollywood film supporting roles. In 1929 she founded the School of Dramatic Art in New York City.

Known For

The Wolf ManThe Wolf Man · 1941
The Wolf Man
7.01941
MovieHorrorDrama
After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesLegacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies · 2025
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025
MovieDocumentaryHorror
Dive into 60 minutes of blood, bravado and brilliant scares as we trace the evolution of horror cinema from Dracula (1931) to today.
Waterloo BridgeWaterloo Bridge · 1940
Waterloo Bridge
7.51940
MovieDramaRomance
On the eve of World War II, a British officer revisits Waterloo Bridge and recalls the young man he was at the beginning of World War I and the young ballerina he met just before he left for the front.
The WolfmanThe Wolfman · 1966
The Wolfman
7.71966
MovieHorror
An eight minute abridgment of the 1941 feature, The Wolf Man, released in the 1960's to the 16mm home movie market.
Dance, Girl, DanceDance, Girl, Dance · 1940
Dance, Girl, Dance
6.41940
MovieDramaComedy
Judy O'Brien is an aspiring ballerina in a dance troupe. Also in the company is Bubbles, a brash mantrap who leaves the struggling troupe for a career in burlesque. When the company disbands, Bubbles gives Judy a thankless job as her stooge. The two eventually clash when both fall for the same man.
Love AffairLove Affair · 1939
Love Affair
7.01939
MovieDramaRomance
A French playboy and an American former nightclub singer fall in love aboard a ship. They arrange to reunite six months later, if neither has changed their mind.
DodsworthDodsworth · 1936
Dodsworth
7.11936
MovieDramaRomance
A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
I've Always Loved YouI've Always Loved You · 1946
I've Always Loved You
6.51946
MovieRomanceDrama
A beautiful young concert pianist is torn between her attraction to her arrogant but brilliant maestro and her love for a farm boy she left back home.

Movies

The Wolf ManThe Wolf Man · 1941
The Wolf Man
7.01941
MovieHorrorDrama
After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror MoviesLegacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies · 2025
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025
MovieDocumentaryHorror
Dive into 60 minutes of blood, bravado and brilliant scares as we trace the evolution of horror cinema from Dracula (1931) to today.
Waterloo BridgeWaterloo Bridge · 1940
Waterloo Bridge
7.51940
MovieDramaRomance
On the eve of World War II, a British officer revisits Waterloo Bridge and recalls the young man he was at the beginning of World War I and the young ballerina he met just before he left for the front.
The WolfmanThe Wolfman · 1966
The Wolfman
7.71966
MovieHorror
An eight minute abridgment of the 1941 feature, The Wolf Man, released in the 1960's to the 16mm home movie market.
Dance, Girl, DanceDance, Girl, Dance · 1940
Dance, Girl, Dance
6.41940
MovieDramaComedy
Judy O'Brien is an aspiring ballerina in a dance troupe. Also in the company is Bubbles, a brash mantrap who leaves the struggling troupe for a career in burlesque. When the company disbands, Bubbles gives Judy a thankless job as her stooge. The two eventually clash when both fall for the same man.
Love AffairLove Affair · 1939
Love Affair
7.01939
MovieDramaRomance
A French playboy and an American former nightclub singer fall in love aboard a ship. They arrange to reunite six months later, if neither has changed their mind.
DodsworthDodsworth · 1936
Dodsworth
7.11936
MovieDramaRomance
A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
I've Always Loved YouI've Always Loved You · 1946
I've Always Loved You
6.51946
MovieRomanceDrama
A beautiful young concert pianist is torn between her attraction to her arrogant but brilliant maestro and her love for a farm boy she left back home.
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic BulletDr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet · 1940
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
6.51940
MovieDrama
True story of the doctor who considered it was not immoral to search for a drug that would cure syphilis.
Flowers BelatedFlowers Belated · 1917
Flowers Belated
1917
MovieDrama
Princess Marusya fell in love with Dr. Toporkov, the doctor who had treated her, but he failed to notice her affection and married a wealthy merchant’s daughter. Several years later, called upon to treat Marusya once more, at last her deep feelings melt his hardened heart... but it is far too late: Marusya is dying.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf ManFrankenstein Meets the Wolf Man · 1943
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
6.21943
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
After being resurrected by grave robbers, Larry Talbot searches for Dr. Frankenstein in the hopes of being cured of his lycanthropy. The mad scientist may turn out to be dead, but his monster is just waiting to be found…
The Rains CameThe Rains Came · 1939
The Rains Came
6.11939
MovieDramaRomance
Indian aristocrat Rama Safti returns from medical training in the U.S. to give his life to the poor folk of Ranchipur. Lady Edwina and her drunken artist ex-lover Tom Ransome get in the way, but everyone shapes up when faced by earthquake, flooding, and plague.
Tarzan and the AmazonsTarzan and the Amazons · 1945
Tarzan and the Amazons
6.31945
MovieAdventureAction
A group of archaeologists asks Tarzan to help them find an ancient city in a hidden valley of women. He refuses, but Boy is tricked into doing the job. The queen of the women asks Tarzan to help them.
Kings RowKings Row · 1942
Kings Row
7.31942
MovieRomanceDrama
Five young adults in a small American town face the revelations of secrets that threaten to ruin their hopes and dreams.
The Mortal StormThe Mortal Storm · 1940
The Mortal Storm
7.31940
MovieDrama
The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
The Man I MarriedThe Man I Married · 1940
The Man I Married
6.31940
MovieDrama
An American vacations in Europe with her husband and watches him turn into a Nazi.
Beyond TomorrowBeyond Tomorrow · 1940
Beyond Tomorrow
6.11940
MovieDramaFantasy
The ghosts of three elderly industrialists killed in an airplane crash return to Earth to help reunite a young couple whom they initially brought together.
The Shanghai GestureThe Shanghai Gesture · 1941
The Shanghai Gesture
6.21941
MovieDrama
A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.
ConquestConquest · 1937
Conquest
6.61937
MovieHistoryDrama
A Polish countess is dispatched by her country to become Napoleon Bonaparte's mistress at the urging of Polish leaders, who feel she might influence him to support Polish independence.
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man' · 1999
Monster by Moonlight! The Immortal Saga of 'The Wolf Man'
7.31999
MovieDocumentary
Starting with "The Wolf Man" (in 1941), Universal Studios made five movies featuring The Wolf Man, a character portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Monster by Moonlight! explores these movies. Rick Baker explains how the make-up was done on Chaney's character. Screenwriter Curtis Siodmak took very little from earlier werewolf legends, providing his own story for some of the films. This documentary displays clips from several other movies, including "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948) and "House of Dracula" (1945).
A Kiss in the DarkA Kiss in the Dark · 1949
A Kiss in the Dark
5.21949
MovieComedy
Eric Phillips's manager buys him a building with tenants, one of whom catches his eye.
Judge Hardy and SonJudge Hardy and Son · 1939
Judge Hardy and Son
5.91939
MovieComedy
Judge Hardy guides Andy through problems with girls, money and an essay contest.
WyomingWyoming · 1947
Wyoming
6.41947
MovieWestern
Small ranchers battle against a land baron trying to take their spreads.
The Mystery of Marie RogetThe Mystery of Marie Roget · 1942
The Mystery of Marie Roget
5.71942
MovieCrimeMystery
A detective investigates the mysterious death of a young actress.