Helen Twelvetrees

Acting

Helen Twelvetrees

Born December 25, 1908 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died February 13, 1958 · aged 49

American stage and screen performer, considered a top female star in the early days of sound films.

Known For

The Painted DesertThe Painted Desert · 1931
The Painted Desert
5.21931
MovieWestern
Western pardners Jeff and Cash find a baby boy in an otherwise deserted emigrants' camp, and clash over which is to be "father." They are still bitterly feuding years later when they own adjacent ranches. Bill, the foundling whom Cash has raised to young manhood, wants to end the feud and extends an olive branch toward Jeff, who now has a lovely daughter. But during a mining venture, the bitterness escalates. Is Bill to be set against his own adoptive father?
Hollywood on Parade No. B-1Hollywood on Parade No. B-1 · 1934
Hollywood on Parade No. B-1
7.31934
Movie
Short film in which Frankie Darro as a Telegram delivery boy visits various Hollywood locations to make deliveries. He visits the Los Angeles Pier and a Gala Hollywood Premiere.
UnmarriedUnmarried · 1939
Unmarried
4.81939
MovieRomanceAction
Pals Pat Rogers and Slag Bailey try to collect a debt from Slag's recently deceased boxing promoter but wind up collecting his child, instead, and raising him as their own son.
Her ManHer Man · 1930
Her Man
5.21930
MovieDramaRomance
A prostitute sees a friendly sailor as a way out of Havana's grimy underworld.
Hollywood Round-UpHollywood Round-Up · 1937
Hollywood Round-Up
5.31937
MovieWestern
While filming a western on location, the stand-in/stunt double for an egotistical cowboy movie star proves his heroics when a "fake" bank robbery turns out to be the real thing.
Blue SkiesBlue Skies · 1929
Blue Skies
10.01929
MovieDramaRomance
Better known for her work in talkie "weepers," Helen Twelvetrees made a few preliminary appearances in such late silent films as Fox's Blue Skies. The audience was expected to believe that the twentysomething Twelvetrees and Frank Albertson are teenagers living together platonically in an orphan asylum. A wealthy old man comes calling to adopt Albertson -- who, feeling sorry for Twelvetrees, trades places with the girl. Thus it is that the heroine is carted off to a luxurious mansion, while Albertson remains behind. One year later, the old man discovers Albertson's deception, whereupon he invites the boy to live with him as well. By this time, Twelvetrees and Albertson are of marriageable age, thus the film ends with a wedding in the offing.
One Hour LateOne Hour Late · 1934
One Hour Late
3.81934
MovieComedyMusic
A secretary catches the eye of her amorous boss while her regular boyfriend keeps trying to propose marriage to her.
My WomanMy Woman · 1933
My Woman
4.21933
MovieRomanceDrama
A devoted wife helps her husband achieve success as a radio comic, but stardom comes at a price.

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Blue SkiesBlue Skies · 1929
Blue Skies
10.01929
MovieDramaRomance
Better known for her work in talkie "weepers," Helen Twelvetrees made a few preliminary appearances in such late silent films as Fox's Blue Skies. The audience was expected to believe that the twentysomething Twelvetrees and Frank Albertson are teenagers living together platonically in an orphan asylum. A wealthy old man comes calling to adopt Albertson -- who, feeling sorry for Twelvetrees, trades places with the girl. Thus it is that the heroine is carted off to a luxurious mansion, while Albertson remains behind. One year later, the old man discovers Albertson's deception, whereupon he invites the boy to live with him as well. By this time, Twelvetrees and Albertson are of marriageable age, thus the film ends with a wedding in the offing.

Dorothy May (episode 2)