Bebe Daniels

Acting

Bebe Daniels

Born January 14, 1901 · Dallas, Texas, USA

Died March 16, 1971 · aged 70

Bebe Daniels (January 14, 1901 – March 16, 1971) was an American actress, singer, dancer, writer and producer. She began her career in Hollywood during the silent film era as a child actress, became a star in musicals such as 42nd Street (1933), and later gained further fame on radio and television in Britain. Throughout her career, Daniels appeared in 230 films.

Known For

Argentine LoveArgentine Love · 1924
Argentine Love
★ 10.01924
MovieDrama
While his daughter, Consuelo, is visiting the United States, Emanuel García, the Mayor of Alcorta in the Argentine, arranges for her marriage to Juan Martin, in return for Martin's financial assistance. On her return, Consuelo, who is in love with Philip Sears, an American engineer working in Argentina, refuses Juan but gives no reason. Juan is furious with outraged pride and soon kills Rafael Cornejo, the son of a senator, when he flirts with Consuelo.
The Wonderful Wizard of OzThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz · 1910
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
★ 5.31910
MovieAdventureFantasy
An early version of the classic, based more on the 1902 stage musical than on the original novel.
42nd Street42nd Street · 1933
42nd Street
★ 6.91933
MovieComedyDrama
Broadway director Julian Marsh needs just one more hit show so he can retire and recover his health. It looks like he just may pull it off until temperamental star Dorthy Brock breaks her ankle on the eve of the show's premiere and has to be replaced by her understudy Peggy.
The Affairs of AnatolThe Affairs of Anatol · 1921
The Affairs of Anatol
★ 5.91921
MovieDramaComedy
Socialite Anatol Spencer, finding his relationship with his wife lackluster, goes in search of excitement. After bumping into old flame Emilie, he lets an apartment for her only to find that she cheats him. He is subsequently robbed, conned, and booted from pillar to post. He decides to return to his wife and discovers her carousing with his best friend Max.
Bumping Into BroadwayBumping Into Broadway · 1919
Bumping Into Broadway
★ 6.91919
MovieComedy
A young playwright spends his last cent to pay the past-due rent for the pretty dancer who's his boarding house next-door neighbor. Soon after, he winds up at a gambling club, where he wins big - just before a police raid.
Captain Kidd's KidsCaptain Kidd's Kids · 1919
Captain Kidd's Kids
★ 6.21919
MovieComedyFantasy
After a wild bachelor party, our hero finds himself aboard a sailing vessel where he encounters numerous adventures. In a dream sequence, he fantasizes that the ship is seized by a band of female pirates.
I'm on My WayI'm on My Way · 1919
I'm on My Way
★ 6.31919
MovieComedy
Harold Lloyd's character loves Bebe Daniels' character and is about to marry her. But then he meets the clan of Snub Pollard where it's a riot all the time.
Ask FatherAsk Father · 1919
Ask Father
★ 6.51919
MovieComedy
Lloyd is a serious young middle-class guy on the make who wants to marry the boss’ daughter. The problem is getting in to see the boss so that he can ask for her hand in marriage as the office is guarded by a bunch of comic, clumsy flunkies who throw everyone out who tries to get in.

Filmography

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HollywoodHollywood · 1923
Hollywood
★ 9.01923
MovieComedyDrama
Angela comes to Hollywood with only two things: Her dream to become a movie star, and Grandpa. She leaves an Aunt, a brother, Grandma, and her longtime boyfriend back in Centerville. Despite seeing major movie stars around every corner, and knocking on every casting office door in town, at the end of her first day she is still unemployed. To her horror, when she arrives back at their hotel, she finds that Grandpa has been cast in a movie by William DeMille and quickly becomes a star during the ensuing weeks. Her family, worried that Angela and Grandpa are getting into trouble, come to Hollywood to drag them back home. In short order Aunt, Grandma, brother, boyfriend and even the parrot become superstars, but Angela is still unemployed...

Bebe Daniels