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

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 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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
The Shanghai GestureThe Shanghai Gesture · 1941
The Shanghai Gesture
★ 6.31941
MovieDramaCrime
A gambling queen uses blackmail to stop a British financier from closing her Chinese clip joint.
Tarzan and the AmazonsTarzan and the Amazons · 1945
Tarzan and the Amazons
★ 6.41945
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.

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