Theresa Harris

Acting

Theresa Harris

Born December 31, 1906 · Houston, Texas, USA

Died October 8, 1985 · aged 78

Theresa Harris (December 31, 1906 [some sources indicate 1909] – October 8, 1985) was an American film and television actress, singer and dancer. In 1929 Harris traveled to Hollywood, where she embarked on an acting career. She made her film debut in Thunderbolt, singing the song "Daddy Won't You Please Come Home". As she entered the 1930s she found herself playing maids to fictitious Southern be…

Known For

Baby FaceBaby Face · 1933
Baby Face
7.21933
MovieDrama
A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.
Cat PeopleCat People · 1942
Cat 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.
Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th Street · 1947
Miracle on 34th Street
7.41947
MovieComedyDrama
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
Our WifeOur Wife · 1941
Our Wife
6.81941
MovieComedy
A musician's ex-wife wants him back after he finds love and success.
MoroccoMorocco · 1930
Morocco
6.41930
MovieDramaRomance
Mogador, Morocco. Late 1920s. A complex romance develops between a womanizing Legionnaire and a disillusioned Parisian cabaret singer.
Out of the PastOut of the Past · 1947
Out of the Past
7.71947
MovieCrimeThriller
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
Professional SweetheartProfessional Sweetheart · 1933
Professional Sweetheart
6.01933
MovieComedyRomance
Radio singer Glory Eden is publicized as the ideal of American womanhood in order to sell the sponsor's product Ippsie-Wippsie Washcloths. In reality, Glory would like to at least sample booze, jazz, gambling, and men. When the strain of representing "purity" brings her to rebellion, the sponsor and his nutty henchmen pick her a public-relations "sweetheart" from fan mail, who turns out to be a hayseed.
The Toy WifeThe Toy Wife · 1938
The Toy Wife
5.01938
MovieDrama
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.

Movies

Baby FaceBaby Face · 1933
Baby Face
7.21933
MovieDrama
A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.
Cat PeopleCat People · 1942
Cat 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.
Miracle on 34th StreetMiracle on 34th Street · 1947
Miracle on 34th Street
7.41947
MovieComedyDrama
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
Our WifeOur Wife · 1941
Our Wife
6.81941
MovieComedy
A musician's ex-wife wants him back after he finds love and success.
MoroccoMorocco · 1930
Morocco
6.41930
MovieDramaRomance
Mogador, Morocco. Late 1920s. A complex romance develops between a womanizing Legionnaire and a disillusioned Parisian cabaret singer.
Out of the PastOut of the Past · 1947
Out of the Past
7.71947
MovieCrimeThriller
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
Professional SweetheartProfessional Sweetheart · 1933
Professional Sweetheart
6.01933
MovieComedyRomance
Radio singer Glory Eden is publicized as the ideal of American womanhood in order to sell the sponsor's product Ippsie-Wippsie Washcloths. In reality, Glory would like to at least sample booze, jazz, gambling, and men. When the strain of representing "purity" brings her to rebellion, the sponsor and his nutty henchmen pick her a public-relations "sweetheart" from fan mail, who turns out to be a hayseed.
The Toy WifeThe Toy Wife · 1938
The Toy Wife
5.01938
MovieDrama
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
The Lady from ShanghaiThe Lady from Shanghai · 1947
The Lady from Shanghai
7.41947
MovieMysteryCrime
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
The WomenThe Women · 1939
The Women
7.21939
MovieComedyDrama
A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
ThunderboltThunderbolt · 1929
Thunderbolt
5.71929
MovieCrimeDrama
A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt hopes to stave off the execution long enough to kill young Moran for romancing his girl.
Neptune's DaughterNeptune's Daughter · 1949
Neptune's Daughter
6.11949
MovieComedyRomance
Scatterbrained Betty Barrett mistakes masseur Jack Spratt for Jose O'Rourke, the captain of the South American polo team. Spratt goes along with the charade, but the situation becomes more complicated when they fall in love. Meanwhile, Betty's sensible older sister Eve fears Betty's heart will be broken when Jose returns to South America. She arranges to meet with the real O'Rourke and love soon blossoms between them as well.
Gold Diggers of 1933Gold Diggers of 1933 · 1933
Gold Diggers of 1933
7.21933
MovieComedyDrama
When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.
Merrily We Go to HellMerrily We Go to Hell · 1932
Merrily We Go to Hell
6.51932
MovieComedyDrama
A drunken newspaperman, Jerry Corbett, is rescued from his alcoholic haze by an heiress, Joan Prentice, whose love sobers him up and encourages him to write a play, but he lapses back into dipsomania.
Small Town GirlSmall Town Girl · 1953
Small Town Girl
5.61953
MovieMusicRomance
Rick Belrow Livingston, in love with Broadway star Lisa, is sentenced to 30 days in jail for speeding through a small town. He persuades the judge's daughter Cindy to let him leave for one night, so that he can visit Lisa on her birthday. After that he goes on the town with Cindy and she falls in love with him. But Dr. Schemmer wants his son to become her husband.
Here Comes Mr. JordanHere Comes Mr. Jordan · 1941
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
7.01941
MovieComedyFantasy
Boxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the job, snatched Joe's spirit prematurely from his body. Before the matter can be rectified, Joe's body is cremated; so the celestial Mr. Jordan grants him the use of the body of wealthy Bruce Farnsworth, who's just been murdered by his wife. Joe tries to remake Farnsworth's unworthy life in his own clean-cut image, but then falls in love; and what about that murderous wife?
Santa Fe TrailSanta Fe Trail · 1940
Santa Fe Trail
5.81940
MovieWestern
As a penalty for fighting fellow classmates days before graduating from West Point, J.E.B. Stuart, George Armstrong Custer and four friends are assigned to the 2nd Cavalry, stationed at Fort Leavenworth. While there they aid in the capture and execution of the abolitionist, John Brown following the Battle of Harper's Ferry.
Al Jennings of OklahomaAl Jennings of Oklahoma · 1951
Al Jennings of Oklahoma
5.81951
MovieWestern
Film based on the story of Al Jennings, a former train robber turned attorney.
JezebelJezebel · 1938
Jezebel
7.01938
MovieDramaRomance
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
The Big ClockThe Big Clock · 1948
The Big Clock
7.31948
MovieCrimeThriller
George Stroud, a crime magazine's crusading editor, has to postpone a vacation with his wife - again - when a glamorous blonde is murdered and he is assigned by his publishing boss to find the killer. As the investigation proceeds to its conclusion, Stroud must try to disrupt his ordinarily brilliant investigative team as they increasingly build evidence that he is the killer.
The Velvet TouchThe Velvet Touch · 1948
The Velvet Touch
6.31948
MovieDramaThriller
After accidentally killing her lecherous producer, a famous actress tries to hide her guilt.
The Company She KeepsThe Company She Keeps · 1951
The Company She Keeps
6.21951
MovieDrama
A lady con artist sets out to steal her parole officer's fiance.
42nd Street42nd Street · 1933
42nd Street
6.91933
MovieComedyDrama
Broadway director Julian Marsh needs just one more hit show so he can retire and recover his health. It looks like he just may pull it off until temperamental star Dorthy Brock breaks her ankle on the eve of the show's premiere and has to be replaced by her understudy Peggy.
Free WheelingFree Wheeling · 1932
Free Wheeling
7.61932
MovieComedy
Stymie takes Dickie for a ride in his runaway car and cures his stiff neck.

TV Shows

Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock Presents · 1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.81955
SeriesMysteryDrama
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
Letter to LorettaLetter to Loretta · 1953
Letter to Loretta
6.61953
SeriesDrama
Letter to Loretta is an American anthology drama series telecast on NBC from September 1953 to June 1961 for a total of 165 episodes. The filmed show was hosted by Loretta Young who also played the lead in various episodes. Letter to Loretta was sponsored by Procter & Gamble from 1953 through 1960. The final season's sponsor was Warner-Lambert's Listerine.
How to Marry a MillionaireHow to Marry a Millionaire · 1957
How to Marry a Millionaire
8.01957
SeriesComedy
How to Marry a Millionaire is an American sitcom that aired in syndication from September 1957 to August 1959. The series is based on the 1953 film of the same name starring Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, and Lauren Bacall. The series stars Lori Nelson, Merry Anders, and Barbara Eden. Lisa Gaye joined the cast in the second season after Lori Nelson left the series. How to Marry a Millionaire was the first series that Barbara Eden was featured in as a regular cast member. Eden would go on to play one of her more notable roles, "Jeannie" in the NBC sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. During the series' first season, Eden was billed third. After Lori Nelson left the series, Eden was billed first.