Mary Parker

Acting

Mary Parker

Born August 28, 1918 · Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Died March 2, 1998 · aged 79

Mary Parker (born Mary Frances Roberson) was an American stage, television and screen actress/performer. Parker appeared in 17 films from 1938 to 1954 but was also known for her dance work with partner Billy Daniel. Parker (also known as "Punkins" Parker), was a protégé of Mitchell Leisen. Leisen recruited her for various projects both on and off the screen starting in 1938. She was discovered wh…

Known For

Million Dollar MermaidMillion Dollar Mermaid · 1952
Million Dollar Mermaid
★ 6.51952
MovieDrama
After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.
Lure of the WildernessLure of the Wilderness · 1952
Lure of the Wilderness
★ 6.11952
MovieAdventureDrama
A young girl and her father, who is unjustly accused of murder, seek refuge in a Georgia swamp until they are befriended by a trapper who penetrates the swamp in search of his dog.
The Great Diamond RobberyThe Great Diamond Robbery · 1954
The Great Diamond Robbery
★ 10.01954
MovieComedyCrime
Ambrose C. Park, left on a park bench as an infant with an impulsive need to find his parents, is an assistant to a diamond cutter. Shyster lawyer Remlick, in a strategy to get a fabulous uncut diamond through Ambrose, arranges for Emily Drummon, Duke Fargoh and Maggie Drummon to pose as Ambrose's long-lost parents and sister. The diamond, through many comic situations, is acquired and the gang is going to have Ambrose cut the diamond, and relieve him of the two stones and his parental illusions at the same time. But Maggie, who has no taste for the deception, tips Ambrose off and a wild chase ensues. At the end, Ambrose is very happy as he can now marry his "sister."
Music for MillionsMusic for Millions · 1944
Music for Millions
★ 6.71944
MovieComedyDrama
Six-year-old "Mike" goes to live with her pregnant older sister, Babs, who plays string bass in José Iturbi's orchestra. And the orchestra is rapidly turning completely female, what with the draft. As the orchestra travels around the country, Babs' fellow orchestra members intercept and hide her War Office telegram to protect the baby.
Lady in the DarkLady in the Dark · 1944
Lady in the Dark
★ 4.71944
MovieMusicDrama
A neurotic editor sees a psychoanalyst about the advertising man, movie star and other man in her life.
Keep Your Powder DryKeep Your Powder Dry · 1945
Keep Your Powder Dry
★ 6.11945
MovieDramaWar
A debutante, a serviceman's bride and a girl from a military family join the Women's Army Corps.
Hunted MenHunted Men · 1938
Hunted Men
★ 5.71938
MovieCrimeDrama
Notorious racketeer Joe Albany kills James Flowers when he discovers he is embezzling from the club they own. Joe escapes through a window and hails a taxi, but when he gets nervous at the sound of sirens, he jumps out. Hardware salesman Peter Harris accidentally hits Joe with his car, and unharmed, Joe seizes this opportunity to hide in Peter's car. Peter is so drunk that Joe is able to con him into believing that he is Charles Edwards, a fellow hardware man who was with him at a convention, and in the guise of friendship, accompanies Peter to his suburban home. The next morning, Joe gets antsy and wants to leave, but Peter's family, his wife Mary, young son Robert and daughter Jane all entreat him to stay.
Cocoanut GroveCocoanut Grove · 1938
Cocoanut Grove
★ 9.01938
MovieComedyRomance
Band tries to get an audition for a job at a prestigious nightclub.

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Hunted MenHunted Men · 1938
Hunted Men
★ 5.71938
MovieCrimeDrama
Notorious racketeer Joe Albany kills James Flowers when he discovers he is embezzling from the club they own. Joe escapes through a window and hails a taxi, but when he gets nervous at the sound of sirens, he jumps out. Hardware salesman Peter Harris accidentally hits Joe with his car, and unharmed, Joe seizes this opportunity to hide in Peter's car. Peter is so drunk that Joe is able to con him into believing that he is Charles Edwards, a fellow hardware man who was with him at a convention, and in the guise of friendship, accompanies Peter to his suburban home. The next morning, Joe gets antsy and wants to leave, but Peter's family, his wife Mary, young son Robert and daughter Jane all entreat him to stay.

Young woman at party (uncredited)