Constance Bennett

Acting

Constance Bennett

Born October 22, 1904 · New York City, New York, USA

Died July 24, 1965 · aged 60

Constance Campbell Bennett (October 22, 1904 – July 24, 1965) was an American actress. She was a major Hollywood star during the 1920s and 1930s and for a time during the early 1930s, she was the highest-paid actress in Hollywood. Bennett frequently played society women, focusing on melodramas in the early 1930s and then taking more comedic roles in the late 1930s and 1940s. She is best remembered…

Known For

The UnsuspectedThe Unsuspected · 1947
The Unsuspected
6.71947
MovieDramaMystery
The secretary of an affably suave radio mystery host mysteriously commits suicide after his wealthy young niece disappears.
After Office HoursAfter Office Hours · 1935
After Office Hours
6.51935
MovieCrimeDrama
A managing editor sends a socialite reporter to spy on her boyfriend, mixed up in murder.
Two-Faced WomanTwo-Faced Woman · 1941
Two-Faced Woman
6.41941
MovieComedyRomance
A woman pretends to be her own twin sister to win back her straying husband.
TopperTopper · 1937
Topper
6.71937
MovieComedyFantasy
Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.
Merrily We LiveMerrily We Live · 1938
Merrily We Live
6.91938
MovieComedyRomance
Society matron Emily Kilbourne has a habit of hiring ex-cons and hobos as servants. Her latest find is a handsome tramp who shows up at her doorstep and ends up in a chauffeur's uniform. He also catches the eye of Geraldine.
It Should Happen to YouIt Should Happen to You · 1954
It Should Happen to You
7.11954
MovieComedyRomance
Gladys Glover has just lost her modeling job when she meets filmmaker Pete Sheppard shooting a documentary in Central Park. For Pete it's love at first sight, but Gladys has her mind on other things, making a name for herself. Through a fluke of advertising she winds up with her name plastered over 10 billboards throughout city.
As Young as You FeelAs Young as You Feel · 1951
As Young as You Feel
6.41951
MovieComedy
A 65-year-old printer hatches an elaborate scheme to avoid forced retirement.
Madame XMadame X · 1966
Madame X
6.41966
MovieDramaCrime
Holly Parker, the wife of a wealthy diplomat, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who has been romantically pursuing her. She is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity in order to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men. Eventually returning to the city of her downfall, she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, Holly is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who has become a public defender. In the hope of protecting her family, she refuses to reveal her real name and is known to the court as "Madame X".

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EvidenceEvidence · 1922
Evidence
8.01922
MovieDrama
When Florette, a popular actress, and her friend Edith become rivals for the love of Walter Stanley, a leading man, Florette sacrifices her feelings for the other girl. Three years later, Phillip Rowland, a young aristocrat, falls in love with Florette. When Edith intrudes in her affairs, Florette--although she fears unhappiness will result because of their differing social positions--decides to marry Rowland regardless of the consequences. Rowland stands by his wife, although she is snubbed by his family, but when Edith conspires with Walter Stanley to place Florette in a compromising position, Judge Rowland accepts circumstantial evidence as truth and plans for a divorce. Florette, however, cleverly puts her brother-in-law on the defensive; making amends, he has her reinstated in the family's good graces. A lost film.

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