Alma Kruger

Acting

Alma Kruger

Born September 13, 1871 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Died April 5, 1960 · aged 88

From Wikipedia Alma Kruger (September 13, 1868 or 1871 – April 5, 1960) was an American actress. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kruger had a long career on stage before appearing in films. From 1907 to 1935, she featured in theatre plays on Broadway, mostly in Shakespearean plays such as Hamlet (as Gertrude), Twelfth Night (as Olivia), Taming of the Shrew (Widow), and The Merchant of Venice (…

Known For

His Girl FridayHis Girl Friday · 1940
His Girl Friday
7.41940
MovieComedyRomance
Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.
Tarnished AngelTarnished Angel · 1938
Tarnished Angel
5.31938
MovieDrama
A showgirl with a dubious reputation flees the cops and transforms herself into a phony evangelist offering "cures" to the sick and disabled.
The Toy WifeThe Toy Wife · 1938
The Toy Wife
5.01938
MovieDrama
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
Blonde InspirationBlonde Inspiration · 1941
Blonde Inspiration
5.81941
MovieComedy
A writer of pulp Westerns cranks out more words than his editor and publisher want to pay for.
SaboteurSaboteur · 1942
Saboteur
6.91942
MovieThriller
Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane flees across the United States after he is wrongly accused of starting the fire that killed his best friend.
Babes on Swing StreetBabes on Swing Street · 1944
Babes on Swing Street
8.01944
MovieComedyMusic
The president of a settlement-house group puts on a benefit variety show.
Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette · 1938
Marie Antoinette
6.61938
MovieDramaHistory
The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.
Dr. Kildare's CrisisDr. Kildare's Crisis · 1940
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
6.71940
MovieDrama
Jimmy Kildare's impending nuptials are jeopardized by a diagnosis of possible epilepsy in his fiancee's brother.

Movies

His Girl FridayHis Girl Friday · 1940
His Girl Friday
7.41940
MovieComedyRomance
Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.
Tarnished AngelTarnished Angel · 1938
Tarnished Angel
5.31938
MovieDrama
A showgirl with a dubious reputation flees the cops and transforms herself into a phony evangelist offering "cures" to the sick and disabled.
The Toy WifeThe Toy Wife · 1938
The Toy Wife
5.01938
MovieDrama
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
Blonde InspirationBlonde Inspiration · 1941
Blonde Inspiration
5.81941
MovieComedy
A writer of pulp Westerns cranks out more words than his editor and publisher want to pay for.
SaboteurSaboteur · 1942
Saboteur
6.91942
MovieThriller
Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane flees across the United States after he is wrongly accused of starting the fire that killed his best friend.
Babes on Swing StreetBabes on Swing Street · 1944
Babes on Swing Street
8.01944
MovieComedyMusic
The president of a settlement-house group puts on a benefit variety show.
Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette · 1938
Marie Antoinette
6.61938
MovieDramaHistory
The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.
Dr. Kildare's CrisisDr. Kildare's Crisis · 1940
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
6.71940
MovieDrama
Jimmy Kildare's impending nuptials are jeopardized by a diagnosis of possible epilepsy in his fiancee's brother.
Forever AmberForever Amber · 1947
Forever Amber
6.01947
MovieDramaHistory
Amber St Clair, orphaned during the English Civil War and raised by a family of farmers, aspires to be a lady of high society; when a group of cavaliers ride into town, she sneaks away with them to London to achieve her dreams.
Made for Each OtherMade for Each Other · 1939
Made for Each Other
6.11939
MovieComedyDrama
A couple struggle to find happiness after a whirlwind courtship.
These ThreeThese Three · 1936
These Three
7.21936
MovieDramaRomance
Close friends Martha and Karen build a private boarding school together with the aid of the local doctor Joe. The school takes off and many students enroll, one of whom is a trouble-maker who tells a scandalous lie that threatens to destroy the trio's lives.
The Great WaltzThe Great Waltz · 1938
The Great Waltz
5.91938
MovieDramaMusic
Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.
A Scandal in ParisA Scandal in Paris · 1946
A Scandal in Paris
6.41946
MovieCrimeRomance
A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.
Mrs. ParkingtonMrs. Parkington · 1944
Mrs. Parkington
6.01944
MovieDramaRomance
In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.
Fun on a WeekendFun on a Weekend · 1947
Fun on a Weekend
7.21947
MovieComedyRomance
Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a person can acquire wealth simply by creating an aura of success, the outgoing Nancy convinces Peter to join her in impersonating a confident and eccentric wealthy couple. The experiment works, and the couple secure a stunning wardrobe and a lavish room at a resort. Peter panics, however, when he gets a fantastic job offer.
Calling Dr. GillespieCalling Dr. Gillespie · 1942
Calling Dr. Gillespie
7.01942
MovieDramaThriller
Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappears on a killing spree.
One Hundred Men and a GirlOne Hundred Men and a Girl · 1937
One Hundred Men and a Girl
6.41937
MovieComedyMusic
The daughter of a struggling musician forms a symphony orchestra made up of his unemployed friends and through persistence, charm and a few misunderstandings, is able to get Leopold Stokowski to lead them in a concert that leads to a radio contract.
That Other WomanThat Other Woman · 1942
That Other Woman
6.71942
MovieRomanceComedy
A secretary by the name of Emily Borden comes up with a convoluted plan to get her boss to marry her which backfires after some bad advice.
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal CaseDr. Gillespie's Criminal Case · 1943
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
6.01943
MovieDramaCrime
In this 13th entry to the Dr. Kildare series, the medical staff of Blair General hospital are challenged with further dilemmas, not the least of which includes a prison inmate who Dr. Gillespie believes belongs instead in an insane asylum.
Dr. Kildare Goes HomeDr. Kildare Goes Home · 1940
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
6.81940
MovieDrama
A young doctor gives up big-city success to help his father set up a small-town clinic.
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938 · 1937
Walter Wanger's Vogues of 1938
5.51937
MovieComedyRomance
An early Technicolor musical that concentrates on the fashions of the late 1930s, this film was reissued under the title All This and Glamour Too. The top models of the era, including several who are advertising household products, are in the cast. The plot centers around a chic boutique, whose owner, George Curson (Warner Baxter), tries hard to please his customers while keeping peace with his unhappy wife. A wealthy young woman, Wendy Van Klettering (Joan Bennett), decides to take a job as a model at the fashion house, just to amuse herself, but her presence annoys Curson, who must put together the best possible show to compete with rival fashion houses at the Seven Arts Ball. The film includes several hit songs, including the Oscar-nominated "That Old Feeling" by Sammy Fain and Lew Brown.
Calling Dr. KildareCalling Dr. Kildare · 1939
Calling Dr. Kildare
6.61939
MovieDrama
Following an argument with his young protege, the curmudgeonly Dr. Gillespie dumps Jimmy Kildare in a street clinic, hoping to teach him a lesson. While working there Kildare meets pretty nurse Mary Lamont, and ends up treating a hoodlum with a gunshot wound. He purposely fails to write a report on it, and soon finds himself in a heap of trouble. Who else would come to his rescue but good old Dr. Gillespie?
Between Two WomenBetween Two Women · 1945
Between Two Women
6.11945
MovieDrama
A young doctor proves his worth at a metropolitan hospital.
Craig's WifeCraig's Wife · 1936
Craig's Wife
6.51936
MovieDrama
Harriet, Walter Craig's wife, is an upper-class woman obsessed with control, material possessions and social status whose behavior makes difficult her relationship with domestic service and family members.