Acting
May Beatty
Born June 4, 1880 · Christchurch, New Zealand
Died April 1, 1945 · aged 64
No biography available.
Known For
Becky Sharp · 1935Becky Sharp
★ 5.71935
MovieDramaRomance
In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society. The first feature length film to use three-strip Technicolor.
Pride and Prejudice · 1940Pride and Prejudice
★ 6.91940
MovieDramaRomance
In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to eldest daughter Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with second-eldest Elizabeth.
Lassie Come Home · 1943Lassie Come Home
★ 6.71943
MovieFamilyAdventure
Hard times come for the Carraclough family and they are forced to sell their dog, Lassie, to the rich Duke of Rudling. Lassie, however, is unwilling to remain apart from young Carraclough son Joe and sets out on a long and dangerous journey to rejoin him.
Camille · 1936Camille
★ 7.01936
MovieDramaRomance
Life in 1847 Paris is as spirited as champagne and as unforgiving as the gray morning after. In gambling dens and lavish soirees, men of means exert their wills and women turned courtesans exult in pleasure. One such woman is Marguerite Gautier, who begins a sumptuous romance with Armand Duval.
Union Pacific · 1939Union Pacific
★ 6.71939
MovieDramaWestern
One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?
The Women · 1939The Women
★ 7.21939
MovieComedyDrama
A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · 1939The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
★ 6.91939
MovieCrimeMystery
Having once again avoided criminal conviction, Professor Moriarity develops a murderous plan to “finish off” his last major nemesis, Sherlock Holmes, by making him fail to prevent the perfect crime. Does it involve a family curse, the crown jewels of England, or something else…
I Wake Up Screaming · 1941I Wake Up Screaming
★ 6.91941
MovieMysteryCrime
A young promoter is accused of the murder of Vicky Lynn, a young actress he "discovered" as a waitress while out with ex-actor Robin Ray and gossip columnist Larry Evans.
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The Women · 1939The Women
★ 7.21939
MovieComedyDrama
A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
Fat Woman / Society Woman (uncredited)
Call It a Day · 1937Call It a Day
★ 7.01937
MovieComedy
The various members of the middle-class Hilton family have a series of romantic misadventures during one eventful spring day.
Frank's Landlady (uncredited)
The Mystery of Edwin Drood · 1935The Mystery of Edwin Drood
★ 6.11935
MovieDramaMystery
A choirmaster addicted to opium and obsessed with a beautiful young woman will stop at nothing to possess her.
School Cook (uncredited)
The Road to Singapore · 1931The Road to Singapore
★ 5.61931
MovieRomanceDrama
A woman's life falls to pieces when she's caught cheating on her husband.
Bridge Player on Ship (uncredited)
Satan Met a Lady · 1936Satan Met a Lady
★ 5.81936
MovieComedyMystery
In the second screen version of The Maltese Falcon, a detective is caught between a lying seductress and a lady jewel thief.
Mrs. Arden (uncredited)
Vigil in the Night · 1940Vigil in the Night
★ 5.91940
MovieDrama
A good nurse ruins her career by covering up for her sister's careless mistake.
Mrs. Merchant - Prescott's Housekeeper










