Florence Eldridge

Acting

Florence Eldridge

Born September 5, 1901 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died August 1, 1988 · aged 86

Florence Eldridge (September 5, 1901 – August 1, 1988) was an American actress. She was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play in 1957 for her performance in Long Day's Journey into Night. Description above from the Wikipedia article Florence Eldridge, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Inherit the WindInherit the Wind · 1960
Inherit the Wind
7.71960
MovieDrama
Schoolteacher Bertram Cates is arrested for teaching his students Darwin's theory of evolution. The case receives national attention and one of the newspaper reporters, E.K. Hornbeck, arranges to bring in renowned defense attorney and atheist Henry Drummond to defend Cates. The prosecutor, Matthew Brady is a former presidential candidate, famous evangelist, and old adversary of Drummond.
Mary of ScotlandMary of Scotland · 1936
Mary of Scotland
6.21936
MovieDramaHistory
The recently widowed Mary Stuart returns to Scotland to reclaim her throne but is opposed by her half-brother and her own Scottish lords.
Les MisérablesLes Misérables · 1935
Les Misérables
7.11935
MovieDramaHistory
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Charming SinnersCharming Sinners · 1929
Charming Sinners
7.51929
MovieDrama
Charming Sinners was a stilted adaptation of Somerset Maugham's play The Constant Wife. Robert Miles (Clive Brook) starts the ball rolling when he falls in love with Anne-Marie Whitley (Mary Nolan), the best friend of his own wife Kathryn (Ruth Chatterton). In retaliation, Kathryn begins a flirtation with her former boyfriend Karl Kraley (William Powell). After reels and reels of verbal fencing, the status quo is re-established, and Robert and Kathryn are reunited.
Another Part of the ForestAnother Part of the Forest · 1948
Another Part of the Forest
7.81948
MovieDramaRomance
This 'prequel' to The Little Foxes tells how the ruthless members of the old-South Hubbard family got that way.
The Story of Temple DrakeThe Story of Temple Drake · 1933
The Story of Temple Drake
6.51933
MovieCrimeDrama
The coquettish granddaughter of a respected small-town judge is stranded at a bootleggers’ hide-out, subjected to an act of nightmarish sexual violence, and plunged into a criminal underworld that threatens to swallow her up completely.
A Modern HeroA Modern Hero · 1934
A Modern Hero
7.01934
MovieDramaRomance
A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus · 1949
Christopher Columbus
5.81949
MovieActionAdventure
Christopher Columbus overcomes intrigue at the Spanish court and convinces Queen Isabella that his plan to reach the East by sailing west is practical.

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