Billie Dove

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.923

Gender

Female

Birthday

14-May-1903

Age

(121 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Bertha Bohny
  • Lillian Bohny
  • Lillian 'Billie' Dove
  • Lillian Kenaston

Billie Dove

Biography

Billie Dove (born Bertha Bohny) was an American star actress of 1920s Silent cinema and of the first few years of the 'talkies' era. She retired from show business in 1932.


Credits

The Painted Angel The Painted Angel (1929) Character: Mamie Hudler / Rodeo West
The Painted Angel is a 1929 black and white American film. The storyline is based on a story by Fannie Hurst, "Give This Little Girl a Hand."
An Affair of the Follies An Affair of the Follies (1927) Character: Tamara
Young husband Jerry, a clerk, loses his job, and in order to bring money into the house, his wife Tamara goes back to her old job as a dancer in the Follies. The husband doesn't like the idea at all, and they wind up separating. One night the clerk and his friend, an inventor, are dining at a restaurant, and the inventor is lamenting that he has a great invention but can't get in to see a millionaire named Hammersley in order get get financial backing. They don't know that Hammersley happens to be sitting at the next table. The three strike up a conversation and become friends. However, there's another thing Jerry also doesn't know--Hammersley is in love with Tamara and, in fact, she is going to his house that night to see him.
The Marriage Clause The Marriage Clause (1926) Character: Sylvia Jordan
A Broadway actress becomes a star due to the guidance of her director. The two fall in love, but are prevented from marrying due to a clause put into her contract by her producer.
Careers Careers (1929) Character: Hélène Gromaire
In French Indochina, a magistrate is assigned to investigate the murder of his boss. Unknown to him, the boss had a policy of requiring the wives of his subordinates to sleep with him if they wanted their husbands to get promoted. What he also didn't know was that his wife was in the boss' office when he was killed. Complications ensue.
Hollywood on Parade No. A-3 Hollywood on Parade No. A-3 (1932) Character: Self
Eddie Kane wanders round the studio back-lot, opening various doors to see which stars pop out.
Fashion News Fashion News (1928) Character: Self (1929)
Hollywood actresses including Jeanette Loff and Raquel Torres modeling Spring fashions in color.
The Circus: Premiere The Circus: Premiere (1928) Character: Self
Footage from the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's 1928 film 'The Circus'.
The Yellow Lily The Yellow Lily (1928) Character: Judith Peredy
Archduke Alexander (Clive Brook) is better known for his sexual conquests than his diplomatic triumphs. After a lifetime of loving 'em and leaving 'em, the Archduke finally meets a girl he can't leave, Hungarian lass Judith Peredy (Billie Dove). She resists his advances but can't hide the fact that she's in love with him. The Yellow Lily was the second of four cinematic collaborations between star Billie Dove and director Alexander Korda.
The Tender Hour The Tender Hour (1927) Character: Marcia Kane
This romantic drama was released in 1927.
The Other Tomorrow The Other Tomorrow (1930) Character: Edith Larrison
The Other Tomorrow, a love-triangle drama, is a lost American Pre-Code film, directed by Lloyd Bacon and produced by First National Pictures, a subsidiary of Warner Bros.
Hollywood on Parade No. A-1 Hollywood on Parade No. A-1 (1932) Character: Self
In the first entry of this series, the show open with a troupe of dancing chorus girls getting a salute from crossed-eyed Ben Turpin. Then the master of ceremonies, Fredric March, brings on the various acts, starting with a pre-teen Mitzi Green), dressed as an adult and singing "Was That the Human Thing to Do?" , followed by Ginger Rogers and Jack Oakie singing-and-dancing to "The Girl Who Used to be You." Then the Three Brox Sisters do a triple imitation of Marlene Dietrich singing 'Falling in Love Again." 'Jack Duffy' does a drunken hillbilly bit involving a lamp post, the the finale has Eddie Peabody, playing a banjo for some chorus girls on a pedestal.
Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford (1921) Character: Dorothy Wells
Two confidence men pose as investors to fleece the denizens of a small town. They build a carpet-tack factory with the funds, but some stockholders are suspicious. Eventually, someone tries to take over the business by buying it from them. The film is presumed lost.
Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies Howard Hughes: His Women and His Movies (2000) Character: Self (archive footage)
A reclusive millionaire who owed his fortune to his father, Howard Hughes staked his fame on many things, including his credits as a producer, director and aviator. But he is perhaps best known for his skills as a Casanova, reportedly romancing Jean Harlow, Ginger Rogers, Lana Turner, Rita Hayworth and Bette Davis. Actor Billy Zane narrates this documentary, which offers a glimpse of the man behind the glamour.
The Man and the Moment The Man and the Moment (1929) Character: Joan
Rich lout marries for freedom.
Night Watch Night Watch (1928) Character: N/A
Night Watch is a 1928 American drama film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Billie Dove, Paul Lukas, and Donald Reed. It was an adaptation of the dramatic 1921 play In the Night Watch, written by Michael Morton. The film is set almost entirely on a French warship at the beginning of the First World War.
Sweethearts and Wives Sweethearts and Wives (1930) Character: Femme de Chambre
An aristocrat tries to prevent her sister's divorce by attempting to recover a diamond necklace, which is being used as incriminating evidence against her.
Adoration Adoration (1928) Character: Elena
Billie Dove, as Elena, pulls out all stops as a Russian princess and a woman-of-the-streets in Paris in an exotic romance and hand-wringing drama set in two countries and the way-stations in between.
Night of 100 Stars II Night of 100 Stars II (1985) Character: Self
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
The Age for Love The Age for Love (1931) Character: Jean Hurd
A comedy-drama about marriage and divorce. A wife does not want children, her husband leaves her and marries a woman who does.
Sensation Seekers Sensation Seekers (1927) Character: Luena 'Egypt' Hagen
Ray Sturgis, leader of the fashionable Long Island jazz set, is engaged to "Egypt" Hagen, an up-to-date girl in every respect. Egypt is arrested at a roadhouse raid, and at her mother's bidding, the Reverend Norman Lodge arranges for her freedom. At a fancy-dress ball, when Ray wears a costume made of newspaper headlines concerning her arrest, Egypt is offended. Seen constantly in the company of Reverend Lodge, her reputation causes church people to take up the matter with the bishop.
Cock of the Air Cock of the Air (1932) Character: Lilli de Rosseau
An opera diva sets her sights on a womanizing army officer.
The Ancient Highway The Ancient Highway (1925) Character: Antoinette St. Ives
When not cutting down trees and shouting "TIMMMM-BERRRRR!", Jack Holt has to deal with someone who's sabotaging the camp. The miscreant turns out to be the odious Montagu Love, whom Holt dispenses with in a climactic fisticuffs session. Billie Dove provides the toothsome romantic interest.
The Lone Wolf Returns The Lone Wolf Returns (1926) Character: Marcia Mayfair
The Lone Wolf Returns
All the Brothers Were Valiant All the Brothers Were Valiant (1923) Character: Priscilla Holt
Mark is the captain of a whaling ship and he looks down on brother Joel, who has never gone to sea. But when Mark's ship arrives in port sans its captain, Joel takes over the command. His new bride, Priscilla, insists on coming along and they head for the South Seas, where Mark was last seen.
The Air Mail The Air Mail (1925) Character: Alice Rendon
Russ Kane obtains work as a pilot in the airmail service with the purpose of robbing the mails. However, during his training period at the Reno field, he becomes imbued with the spirit of the service and dedicates himself to getting the mail through.
Wanderer of the Wasteland Wanderer of the Wasteland (1924) Character: Ruth Virey
Wanderer of the Wasteland is a 1924 American color silent Western film directed by Irvin Willat and starring Jack Holt, Noah Beery, and Billie Dove.
The Lucky Horseshoe The Lucky Horseshoe (1925) Character: Eleanor Hunt
Based on a story by Robert Lord, the film is about a ranch foreman who assumes responsibility for the ranch following the owner's death. He also cares for the owner's daughter who is taken to Europe by an aunt. Two year later the woman returns from Europe with her new wealthy fiancée and plans to hold their wedding at the ranch, which the foreman has turned into a successful tourist destination. The foreman's feelings for the woman have not been diminished by the years, and after learning some damaging information about the fiancée, the foreman must find a way to stop the wedding. (Wiki)
The Light of Western Stars The Light of Western Stars (1925) Character: Madeline Hammond
Jack Holt, Billie Dove, and Noah Beery Sr., who starred together in Wanderers of the Wasteland, appear together again. Madeline Hammond, the sister of ranchman Al Hammond, arrives from the East. Gene Stewart, a rough and rowdy cowboy, convinces Madeline to marry him while he is on a drunken spree. Madeline sets out to reform him, and he sets out to rid their little section of the West of a band of outlaws.
Polly of the Follies Polly of the Follies (1922) Character: Alysia Potter
A romantic comedy, focusing on the love triangle between Bob Jones, Alysia Potter and Polly Meachum. Originally engaged, Bob and Alysia elope to Bowling Green, Connecticut, where they meet Silas Meachum, a campaigner against motion pictures, and his daughter, Polly. The eloping couple’s family arrive, chasing them, and persuade them to wait to get married. Polly goes to New York to join the Ziegfeld Follies, but is ultimately replaced by Alysia. As Bob consoles Polly, Alysia breaks off the engagement, and Bob and Polly may now marry.
Her Private Life Her Private Life (1929) Character: Lady Helen Haden
A English aristocrat causes a scandal when she divorces her husband and runs off with a young American.
Blondie of the Follies Blondie of the Follies (1932) Character: Lottie Callahan aka Lurline Cavanaugh
New York City tenement dwelling neighbors Blondie and Lottie are longtime best friends. When Lottie makes the cast of the Follies and moves up in the world, she arranges for Blondie, as well, to join the cast and gain the advantages. But the friendship goes awry when Lottie's sweetheart, wealthy Larry Belmont, falls for Blondie and she for him.
The Lone Star Ranger The Lone Star Ranger (1923) Character: Helen Longstreth
An outlaw named Duane ( Tom Mix ), captured by the Texas Rangers, is promised a pardon if he rounds up a gang of cattle thieves. The man he suspects as the leader is revealed to be the father of Duane's sweetheart, Helen ( Billie Dove ). Duane captures the gang, gets a pardon for Helen's father, and marries Helen.
Beyond the Rainbow Beyond the Rainbow (1922) Character: Marion Taylor (as Lillian 'Billie' Dove)
Marion Taylor is secretary to Edward Mallory, a wealth Wall Street businessman. She supports her invalid brother Tommy, who has been told by his doctors that he has to go to the mountains for his health. Marion doesn't have the money for that, but Mallory, who has made no secret of his intentions towards her, does. She resigns herself to submitting to his advances in order to get the money in order to keep her brother alive. However, circumstances arise in which she may possibly get the money without having to debase herself with her boss.
The Black Pirate The Black Pirate (1926) Character: Princess Isobel
A nobleman vows to avenge the death of his father by the hands of pirates. To this end, he infiltrates the pirate band; Acting in character, he single-handedly captures a merchant vessel, but things are complicated when he finds that there is a beautiful young woman of royal blood aboard.
Soft Boiled Soft Boiled (1923) Character: The Girl
John Steele, a rich uncle, threatens to disinherit his nephew, Tom Steele, unless the latter learns to curb his violent temper. Tom is put on a 30-day trial and must resist all temptation to get mad or fight back no matter how provoked. And he is easily provoked, especially when called a lavender sissy-boy.
On Time On Time (1924) Character: Helen Hendon
A scientist attempts to transplant a gorilla's brain into a man.
Folly of Vanity Folly of Vanity (1925) Character: Alice (modern sequence)
This drama had two directors: Maurice Elvey handled most of the film, but the fantasy sequence was directed by Henry Otto. Newlyweds Alice and Robert are already having differences over money. He gets angry at her extravagances, especially when she spends more than they can afford on an imitation pearl necklace. Ridgeway, a client of Robert's, invites the couple to a party. Robert wants to decline, but Alice insists that they go. Ridgeway loans Alice a real pearl necklace, to "restore their lustre," and everyone heads for his yacht. Ridgeway pays Alice a lot of attention, while a young widow tries to vamp Robert.
The Thrill Chaser The Thrill Chaser (1923) Character: Olala Ussan
In this partially lost silent film, a man working as a motion picture extra in Hollywood westerns impresses a visiting sheikh with his boxing skills and is engaged to go to Arabia, where he becomes involved in warring and falls in love with a beautiful princess.
One Night at Susie's One Night at Susie's (1930) Character: Mary Martin
A woman gets help from her gangster friends after her foster son takes the blame for a murder he did not commit.
The Fighting Heart The Fighting Heart (1925) Character: Doris Anderson
This film is the story of a small-town boy and girl. The hero, Denny Bolton, thrashes the town bully only to meet him later in the boxing ring in New York City. Ambition has swept him to Broadway, but the search for love brings him back to the Main Street of his home town.
The Lady Who Dared The Lady Who Dared (1931) Character: Margaret Townsend
A blackmailer falls in love with his female victim.
The Love Mart The Love Mart (1927) Character: Antoinette Frobelle
Victor, an adventurous young swashbuckler in 19th-century New Orleans, takes possession of a barber shop as the result of winning a duel, and decides to settle down to a life as a barber. He meets a beautiful young woman and pursues her, but she dismisses his attentions because she thinks he is just a barber. Also pursuing the woman is the evil Capt. Remy, whom she also brushes off. He, however, doesn't take rejection so lightly, and forges papers "proving" that the girl is a "quadroon"--part black, which means that she can be sold as a slave. She is sold to Capt. Remy, and when Victor hears of it, he determines to rescue her.
Wild Horse Mesa Wild Horse Mesa (1925) Character: Sue Melberne
Desperate for money, a rancher decides to trap and sell wild horses, using barbed wire. The local Navajo tribe tries to persuade him not to do it.
American Beauty American Beauty (1927) Character: Millicent Howard
Millicent Howard, whose appearance and persona bring her a life of luxury. A millionaire named Claverhouse asks her to marry, but she values love more than wealth, and she sacrifices everything for another man, who is less wealthy, Jerry Booth.
Kid Boots Kid Boots (1926) Character: Eleanore Belmore
A salesman is helped out of a jam with an angry customer by a wealthy playboy. In return, he agrees to help the playboy get a divorce from his wife, only to find himself falling for the girlfriend of the customer who got him in trouble in the first place.
The Roughneck The Roughneck (1924) Character: Felicity Arden
Beautiful Felicity Arden, is forced by a storm to take refuge in Mad Marrat's dwelling on the South Sea Isle.
A Notorious Affair A Notorious Affair (1930) Character: Patricia Hanley
A scheming musician seduces a wealthy woman for love and money.
The Stolen Bride The Stolen Bride (1927) Character: Sari, Countess Thurzo
The daughter of a count and the son of a shoemaker, both Hungarian, fall in love in America. As they're about to marry, the young woman is called back to Europe. When her betrothed goes after her, difficulties ensue.



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