Acting
Dot Farley
Born February 5, 1881 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died May 2, 1971 · aged 90
From Wikipedia Dot Farley (February 6, 1881 – May 2, 1971) was an American film actress. She appeared in 280 films between 1910 and 1950. Mainly known for her roles in short comedies, prolific with Mack Sennett in the silent days; she was later notable as the Mother-in-law of Edgar Kennedy in most of his series of short films at the RKO studios. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and died in South…
Known For
The King of Kings · 1927The King of Kings
★ 6.41927
MovieDramaHistory
The King of Kings is the Greatest Story Ever Told as only Cecil B. DeMille could tell it. In 1927, working with one of the biggest budgets in Hollywood history, DeMille spun the life and Passion of Christ into a silent-era blockbuster. Featuring text drawn directly from the Bible, a cast of thousands, and the great showman’s singular cinematic bag of tricks, The King of Kings is at once spectacular and deeply reverent—part Gospel, part Technicolor epic.
The File on Thelma Jordon · 1949The File on Thelma Jordon
★ 6.61949
MovieThrillerDrama
Cleve Marshall, an assistant district attorney, falls for Thelma Jordon, a mysterious woman with a troubled past. When Thelma becomes a suspect in her aunt's murder, Cleve tries to clear her name.
We Have Our Moments · 1937We Have Our Moments
★ 7.11937
MovieComedyMystery
A trio of American crooks board a ship bound for Europe, intending to get rid of $100,000 in stolen dough. With detective John Wade breathing down their necks, the crooks stash the loot in the trunk belonging to vacationing schoolmarm Mary Smith.
Cat People · 1942Cat People
★ 6.91942
MovieMysteryHorror
A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
They Won't Believe Me · 1947They Won't Believe Me
★ 6.51947
MovieDramaRomance
On trial for murdering his girlfriend, philandering stockbroker Larry Ballentine takes the stand to claim his innocence and describe the actual, but improbable sounding, sequence of events that led to her death.
Love Is News · 1937Love Is News
★ 6.31937
MovieRomanceComedy
When a crafty reporter uses false pretenses to get a story out of heiress Tony Gateson, she turns the tables on him, telling the press that they are engaged. Suddenly he's front page news, every salesman is at his doorstep, and he loses his job. A series of misadventures ensues with him alternately back on his job and fired and her ex-fiancé showing up.
The Women · 1939The Women
★ 7.21939
MovieComedyDrama
A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
The Front Page · 1931The Front Page
★ 6.41931
MovieComedyCrime
Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter looking for a bigger paycheck. When an accused murderer escapes from custody, Hildy sees an opportunity for the story of a lifetime. But when he finds the criminal, he learns that the man may not be guilty. With the help of his editor, Hildy attempts to hide the convict, uncover the conspiracy and write the scoop of his career.
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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.
Large Woman (uncredited)
The Road to Reno · 1938The Road to Reno
★ 3.81938
MovieComedy
An opera singer travels to Reno to divorce her rancher husband.
Mrs. Brumleigh (as Dorothy Farley)
Obliging Young Lady · 1942Obliging Young Lady
★ 6.01942
MovieComedyRomance
A woman attempts to shelter a young girl from the publicity surrounding her socialite parents' divorce.
Bird Lover Who Did Paper on Shrikes (uncredited)
Bright Eyes · 1921Bright Eyes
★ 6.51921
MovieComedy
An oil heir and the daughter of a social climbing family are set to marry.
The Ambitious Mother
Variety Time · 1948Variety Time
★ 10.01948
MovieComedyMusic
Jack Parr hosts a variety program of comedic sketches.
Edgar's Mother-in-Law (from "I'll Build It Myself") (archive footage)











