Barbara Whiting

Acting

Barbara Whiting

Born May 19, 1931 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died June 9, 2004 · aged 73

Barbara Whiting Smith (May 19, 1931 – June 9, 2004) was an actress in movies and on radio and television, primarily in the 1940s and 1950s.

Known For

Beware, My LovelyBeware, My Lovely · 1952
Beware, My Lovely
★ 6.11952
MovieDramaCrime
A psychopath on the run takes a job as a handyman at the house of a lonely widow.
Dangerous When WetDangerous When Wet · 1953
Dangerous When Wet
★ 6.01953
MovieComedyRomance
The health conscious, dairy-farming Higgins family begin each day with an invigorating swim. One day, traveling health-tonic salesman, Windy Weebe, comes to town and suggests they could swim the English Channel. Sponsored by "Liquapep" and coached by Windy, the family arrive in Europe. There it is decided that daughter Katie is the only one strong enough to enter the contest. But while she should be focused on the difficult and risky task ahead, Katie is pursed by dashing Frenchman, André Lanet... This comedic musical is well remembered for the scene when Katie dreams she is swimming with cartoon characters Tom & Jerry!
City Across the RiverCity Across the River · 1949
City Across the River
★ 6.01949
MovieCrimeDrama
Brooklyn youth Frank Cusack, good son and brother by day, is a gang member by night. The Dukes, seemingly likable dead-end-kids, are dangerously involved with racketeer Gaggsy Steens. Despite the efforts of Franks's parents, he and pal Benny get involved in a serious crime. Can Stan Albert, head of the community center, prevent them from becoming full-time crooks?
I Can Get It for You WholesaleI Can Get It for You Wholesale · 1951
I Can Get It for You Wholesale
★ 6.01951
MovieDrama
A ruthless fashion designer steps on everyone in her way in order to reach the top of her profession. Eventually she is forced to choose between her ambition and the man she loves.
The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz · 1991
The Wizard of Oz
★ 8.51991
MovieAnimationComedy
This whaked out anime short pulls out all the stops, making fun of every aspect of the story and filmmaking in general. Britain Dunham speaks like Arnold Schwarzenegger as "The Tinmanator" in this adaptation of the L. Frank Baum classic of the girl carried to a fantastic realm who must seek out the Wizard to get home.
Carnival in Costa RicaCarnival in Costa Rica · 1947
Carnival in Costa Rica
★ 7.01947
MovieMusic
Two pairs of lovers try to thwart an arranged marriage at Costa Rican fiesta time.
Centennial SummerCentennial Summer · 1946
Centennial Summer
★ 5.91946
MovieMusicComedy
In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters vie for the affections of a Frenchman who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition.
Rainbow 'Round My ShoulderRainbow 'Round My Shoulder · 1952
Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder
★ 10.01952
MovieMusic
Two singers step in to help an aspiring actress whose grandmother opposes her bid to launch a show-business career

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