Dorothy Hyson

Acting

Dorothy Hyson

Born December 24, 1914 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died May 23, 1996 · aged 81

Dorothy Hyson (December 24, 1914 – May 23, 1996) was an American-born film and stage actress.

Known For

The GhoulThe Ghoul · 1933
The Ghoul
5.61933
MovieHorrorMystery
British Egyptologist Professor Morlant seeks immortality through a jewel buried in the tomb of an Oriental idol. Upon his death, Morlant returns to Earth to seek vengeance upon those who removed the jewel from his grave.
HappyHappy · 1933
Happy
6.01933
Movie
A young musician invents an anti-theft device for cars, but works as a jazz conductor while waiting for his invention to be successful.
The MiserThe Miser · 1939
The Miser
10.01939
MovieComedy
Television broadcast of L'avare by Molière.
Spare a CopperSpare a Copper · 1940
Spare a Copper
7.01940
MovieComedy
George is an inept reserve policeman working in wartime Liverpool, who is chosen by a gang of Nazi saboteurs as the stooge for their planned destruction of the British battleship HMS Hercules. Framed by the villains and forced to go on the run, George sets out to clear his name with the aid of new girlfriend, Jane.
That's a Good GirlThat's a Good Girl · 1933
That's a Good Girl
9.01933
Movie
That's a Good Girl is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Jack Buchanan and starring Buchanan, Elsie Randolph and Dorothy Hyson. The film was based on a musical show of the same title that opened at the Lewisham Hippodrome on 19 March 1928, in which Jack Buchanan also starred. The music was written by Joseph Meyer and Phil Charig, with lyrics by Douglas Furber. The film omitted much of music of the original show, but popularised one song in particular, Fancy our Meeting. The song remained a Jack Buchanan favourite and a version of it was also recorded by Al Bowlly shortly after the film's release.
Paying the PiperPaying the Piper · 1921
Paying the Piper
10.01921
MovieDrama
Larry and Barbara, both the products of rich but broken homes, plan a marriage of convenience. He really loves Marcia, a dancer, and Barbara vamps Keith, an architect. Keith's good sense prevails, and he marries Marcia and helps Larry make a man of himself. Barbara, after an unsuccessful attempt at an acting career, returns and asks forgiveness.
Soldiers of the KingSoldiers of the King · 1933
Soldiers of the King
8.01933
MovieMusicComedy
When Cicely Courtneidge's mother (also played by Miss Courtneidge, albeit in heavy makeup), retires, Cicely succeeds as Queen of the Marvellos, a family of music-hall performers. However, when young Dorothy Hyson begins an affair with a young soldier, Miss Courtneidge is trapped between her responsibilities and memories of her affair years ago with another young soldier.
You Will RememberYou Will Remember · 1941
You Will Remember
7.01941
MovieDramaMusic
Biography of popular English composer Leslie Stuart (Robert Morley), who rose to fame through performances of his songs by the tenor Ellaline Terriss (Dorothy Hyson). The peak of Stuart's success in the early 1900s is followed by poverty and obscurity with the arriving Jazz Age. In debtor's prison, Stuart is rescued by friends from happier times, and achieves a comeback in British music halls shortly before his death.

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