Alma Kruger

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.1941

Gender

Female

Birthday

13-Sep-1871

Age

(154 years old)

Place of Birth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As
  • NO INFO PROVIDED

Alma Kruger

Biography

From Wikipedia Alma Kruger (September 13, 1868 or 1871 – April 5, 1960) was an American actress. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kruger had a long career on stage before appearing in films. From 1907 to 1935, she featured in theatre plays on Broadway, mostly in Shakespearean plays such as Hamlet (as Gertrude), Twelfth Night (as Olivia), Taming of the Shrew (Widow), and The Merchant of Venice (Nerissa). She appeared in her first film while in her sixties, These Three (1936). She then proceeded to act in over forty films in the space of little more than a decade. Among her notable roles was Nurse Molly Byrd, the superintendent of nurses in the popular Dr. Kildare/Dr. Gillespie film series, appearing in all but the first two of the sixteen movies. She portrayed Empress Maria Theresa of Austria in Marie Antoinette (1938) and the almost mother-in-law of Rosalind Russell's lead character in His Girl Friday (1940). In 1942, she appeared as the subversive society matron Henrietta Sutton in Alfred Hitchcock's Saboteur (1942). Kruger's last film appearance was in the film, Forever Amber (1947).


Credits

Saboteur Saboteur (1942) Character: Mrs. Henrietta Sutton
Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane flees across the United States after he is wrongly accused of starting the fire that killed his best friend.
The Great Waltz The Great Waltz (1938) Character: Mrs. Strauss
Composer Johann Strauss risks his marriage over his infatuation with a beautiful singer.
Craig's Wife Craig's Wife (1936) Character: Miss Austen
Harriet, Walter Craig's wife, is an upper-class woman obsessed with control, material possessions and social status whose behavior makes difficult her relationship with domestic service and family members.
A Scandal in Paris A Scandal in Paris (1946) Character: Marquise De Pierremont
A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.
Calling Dr. Gillespie Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942) Character: Molly Byrd
Dr. Kildare's friend Dr. Gillespie is called in to investigate when a young man suffering from mental problems disappears on a killing spree.
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case (1943) Character: Molly Byrd
In this 13th entry to the Dr. Kildare series, the medical staff of Blair General hospital are challenged with further dilemmas, not the least of which includes a prison inmate who Dr. Gillespie believes belongs instead in an insane asylum.
These Three These Three (1936) Character: Amelia Tilford
Close friends Martha and Karen build a private boarding school together with the aid of the local doctor Joe. The school takes off and many students enroll, one of whom is a trouble-maker who tells a scandalous lie that threatens to destroy the trio's lives.
Blonde Inspiration Blonde Inspiration (1941) Character: Victoria Mason
A writer of pulp Westerns cranks out more words than his editor and publisher want to pay for.
Puddin' Head Puddin' Head (1941) Character: Matilda Montgomery
On the day that United Broadcasting System's new building is dedicated, bumbling vice-president Harold L. Montgomery, Sr. discovers that he gave the wrong survey to the builders...
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant (1942) Character: Molly Byrd
The doctor (Lionel Barrymore) has a Kansan (Van Johnson), an Australian and an Asian from Brooklyn to choose from.
The Trial of Mary Dugan The Trial of Mary Dugan (1941) Character: Dr. Saunders
Mary Dugan is a young woman accused of murdering her billionaire lover. In the process, his defense lawyer acts wrongly against them, and is replaced by a young lawyer, the brother of the accused
Love Letters of a Star Love Letters of a Star (1936) Character: Veronica Todd
A woman commits suicide after being blackmailed, and her husband resolves to kill the man responsible. Blackmail, suicide, murder, a cover-up not to mention yachts and sea planes all wrapped up in an efficient 66 minutes of screen time with Henry Hunter, Polly Rowles and C. Henry Gordon in the leads, and Lewis R. Foster sitting in the director’s chair.
3 Men in White 3 Men in White (1944) Character: Molly Bird
Gillespie has to finally choose his official assistant, or Red and Lee are going to kill themselves in competition. So, it's another diagnosis competition. Lee's assignment is a small girl who falls ill whenever she eats candy. Red has to cure a girl's mother of a debilitating case of arthritis. But when Red needs Lee's help, will either one live with Gillespie's choice?
The Mighty Treve The Mighty Treve (1937) Character: Mrs. Davis
Story of a dog that is fanatically devoted to its master.
Forever Amber Forever Amber (1947) Character: Lady Constance Redmond
Amber St Clair, orphaned during the English Civil War and raised by a family of farmers, aspires to be a lady of high society; when a group of cavaliers ride into town, she sneaks away with them to London to achieve her dreams.
The Toy Wife The Toy Wife (1938) Character: Madame Vallaire
A Southern belle finds herself torn between two suitors.
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940) Character: Molly Byrd, Superintendant of Nurses
Kildare tries brain surgery, advised by Dr. Gillespie, and faces a rival for nurse Lamont.
Dr. Kildare's Crisis Dr. Kildare's Crisis (1940) Character: Molly Byrd
Jimmy Kildare's impending nuptials are jeopardized by a diagnosis of possible epilepsy in his fiancee's brother.
Vogues of 1938 Vogues of 1938 (1937) Character: Sophie Miller
An early Technicolor musical that concentrates on the fashions of the late 1930s, this film was reissued under the title All This and Glamour Too. The top models of the era, including several who are advertising household products, are in the cast. The plot centers around a chic boutique, whose owner, George Curson (Warner Baxter), tries hard to please his customers while keeping peace with his unhappy wife. A wealthy young woman, Wendy Van Klettering (Joan Bennett), decides to take a job as a model at the fashion house, just to amuse herself, but her presence annoys Curson, who must put together the best possible show to compete with rival fashion houses at the Seven Arts Ball. The film includes several hit songs, including the Oscar-nominated "That Old Feeling" by Sammy Fain and Lew Brown.
Tarnished Angel Tarnished Angel (1938) Character: Mrs. Stockton
A showgirl with a dubious reputation flees the cops and transforms herself into a phony evangelist offering "cures" to the sick and disabled.
Breezing Home Breezing Home (1937) Character: Mrs. Evans
Bookmakers try to fix a horse race.
The Crime Doctor's Warning The Crime Doctor's Warning (1945) Character: Mrs. Wellington Lake (uncredited)
A criminal psychologist treats an artist whose blackouts coincide with a series of murders.
His Girl Friday His Girl Friday (1940) Character: Mrs. Baldwin
Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.
Made for Each Other Made for Each Other (1939) Character: Sister Madeline
A couple struggle to find happiness after a whirlwind courtship.
Balalaika Balalaika (1939) Character: Mrs. Danchenoff
A Russian prince disguised as a worker and a cafe singer secretly involved in revolutionary activities fall in love.
Fun on a Weekend Fun on a Weekend (1947) Character: Mrs. Van Orsdale
Shy, destitute Peter Porter meets equally impoverished Nancy Crane at a Florida beach. Inspired by Peter's belief that a person can acquire wealth simply by creating an aura of success, the outgoing Nancy convinces Peter to join her in impersonating a confident and eccentric wealthy couple. The experiment works, and the couple secure a stunning wardrobe and a lavish room at a resort. Peter panics, however, when he gets a fantastic job offer.
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare The People Vs. Dr. Kildare (1941) Character: Molly Byrd
An ice skater sues Kildare (Lew Ayres) for malpractice after his roadside first aid leaves her paralyzed.
Calling Dr. Kildare Calling Dr. Kildare (1939) Character: Molly Byrd
Following an argument with his young protege, the curmudgeonly Dr. Gillespie dumps Jimmy Kildare in a street clinic, hoping to teach him a lesson. While working there Kildare meets pretty nurse Mary Lamont, and ends up treating a hoodlum with a gunshot wound. He purposely fails to write a report on it, and soon finds himself in a heap of trouble. Who else would come to his rescue but good old Dr. Gillespie?
Dark Delusion Dark Delusion (1947) Character: Molly Byrd
Spoiled socialite Cynthia Grace is suffering from a blood clot. Not unexpectedly, Tommy Coalt falls in love with Cynthia, much to her parents' dismay. Soon he's drawing up plans to marry the girl and setting up private practice in a smaller town.
Mrs. Parkington Mrs. Parkington (1944) Character: Mrs. Jacob Livingstone (uncredited)
In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.
Anne of Windy Poplars Anne of Windy Poplars (1940) Character: Mrs. Stephen Pringle
Sentimental drama about an ambitious young teacher who arrives in a small town to take the job of vice-principal. Based on one of L M Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables' sequels.
Mother Carey's Chickens Mother Carey's Chickens (1938) Character: Aunt Bertha
A financially-strapped mother and her children relocate from the city to a small rural town.
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944) Character: Mrs. Lamberton
In 1923, two young ladies depart, unescorted, for a tour of Europe. Their great naïvité and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures.
Between Two Women Between Two Women (1945) Character: Molly Byrd
A young doctor proves his worth at a metropolitan hospital.
Dr. Kildare's Victory Dr. Kildare's Victory (1942) Character: Molly Byrd
Dr. Gillespie supports Kildare's crusade against their hospital's deal with a rival hospital.
You'll Find Out You'll Find Out (1940) Character: Aunt Margo Bellacrest
The manager of Kay Kyser’s band books them for a birthday party bash for an heiress at a spooky mansion, where sinister forces try to kill her.
Marie Antoinette Marie Antoinette (1938) Character: Maria Theresa
The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.
One Hundred Men and a Girl One Hundred Men and a Girl (1937) Character: Mrs. Tyler
The daughter of a struggling musician forms a symphony orchestra made up of his unemployed friends and through persistence, charm and a few misunderstandings, is able to get Leopold Stokowski to lead them in a concert that leads to a radio contract.
Dr. Kildare Goes Home Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940) Character: Molly Byrd
A young doctor gives up big-city success to help his father set up a small-town clinic.
Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day (1941) Character: Molly Byrd
A variety of predicaments arise to distract Dr. Kildare from his wedding to Nurse Mary Lamont.
The Secret of Dr. Kildare The Secret of Dr. Kildare (1939) Character: Head Nurse Molly Byrd
Intern Kildare heals a millionaire's daughter and tricks Dr. Gillespie into taking a vacation.
That Other Woman That Other Woman (1942) Character: Grandma Borden
A secretary by the name of Emily Borden comes up with a convoluted plan to get her boss to marry her which backfires after some bad advice.
Babes on Swing Street Babes on Swing Street (1944) Character: Martha Curtis
The president of a settlement-house group puts on a benefit variety show.



Our Work is

Designed, crafted, and built with ❤️ for fans of all kinds.



Anime | Movie
2024 Animeperson . All Rights Reserved