Doris Davenport

Acting

Doris Davenport

Born January 17, 1917 · Moline, Illinois, USA

Died June 18, 1980 · aged 63

From Wikipedia Doris Davenport, also known as Doris Jordan (January 1, 1917 - June 18, 1980) was an American film actress during the 1930s and early 1940s. Davenport was born in Moline, Illinois, but raised in Hollywood, California. She started auditioning for acting roles, and performed in her first film in 1934, titled Kids Millions. From 1934 to 1939, she would appear in only five films, sup…

Known For

The WesternerThe Westerner · 1940
The Westerner
7.11940
MovieWestern
Drifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean, but Harden manages to talk his way out of it by claiming to be a friend of stage star Lillie Langtry, with whom the judge is obsessed, even though he has never met her. Tensions rise when Harden comes to the defense of a group of struggling homesteaders who Judge Bean is trying to drive away.
Kid MillionsKid Millions · 1934
Kid Millions
6.71934
MovieMusicComedy
A musical comedy about a Brooklyn boy who inherits a fortune from his archaeologist father, but has to go to Egypt to claim it.
Born to DanceBorn to Dance · 1936
Born to Dance
6.11936
MovieComedyMusic
On leave, a sailor falls in love with a young lady aspiring to become a Broadway dancer, but their relationship is jeopardized by an established Broadway star, who is also enamored by him.
Omnibus - Graham Greene: The Hunted ManOmnibus - Graham Greene: The Hunted Man · 1968
Omnibus - Graham Greene: The Hunted Man
1968
MovieDocumentary
A documentary portrait of Graham Greene, filmed as a traveling interview aboard the Orient Express from Paris to Istanbul. Directed by Christopher Burstall, the film follows Greene in conversation about his life, writing, and worldview, originally presented as part of the BBC’s Omnibus series.
Behind the NewsBehind the News · 1940
Behind the News
8.01940
MovieDramaCrime
As suggested by its title, Behind the News was a "stop the presses!" yarn set in a big-city newsroom. Lloyd Nolan is top-billed as a cynical reporter with a penchant for sticking his neck out too far. Frank Albertson costars as a cub reporter fresh out of journalism school, whose presence is resented by Nolan and his fellow workers. But it is Albertson who, after running afoul of the law, is instrumental in breaking up a ring of racketeers. Behind the News was remade by Republic as Headline Hunters (55).
George White's 1935 ScandalsGeorge White's 1935 Scandals · 1935
George White's 1935 Scandals
7.01935
MovieRomanceComedy
A Broadway producer discovers new talent in a small Georgia town and brings them to New York for his new show.
Sorority HouseSorority House · 1939
Sorority House
7.31939
MovieRomanceDrama
A young girl begins to wonder if she really fits into the upper-class sorority she's trying to join.

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