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Story Theatre (1969)
Character: Ensemble Member
Brothers Grimm tales like "The Golden Goose," "The Bremen Town Musicians" and "The Blue Light" come to life in this stripped-down stage production, which forgoes elaborate sets and costumes in favor of creative acting techniques and storytelling.
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Mark of Cain (1953)
Character: N/A
A man is released from prison only to find a new kind of prison: society's judgment of an ex-con's continuing guilt. He now lives with his mother, his critical brother, and the story his mother told that he joined the army.
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The Two Kingdoms (1950)
Character: Frau Koerner
Fred Hoffman is an American church volunteer in 1950 postwar Germany serving as a missionary during the Potsdam Agreement, where the thunder of bombs has been followed by the clash of ideas. Upon arrival, Fred encounters and helps a young German boy, Willy, whose family are refugees now living in squalor. Papa Koerner is a former city councilor and member of the Nazi Party who still believes the state should be the source for all authority and that all Germans should not be paying the price for the evils committed by the nazis. Despite the father's ideology, Fred is determined to help his wife Frau Koerner, and his daughter Erika, who mysteriously earns the money necessary to sustain the family. The film demonstrates the ideological crossroads between the kingdom of the state and the Kingdom of God. The cast includes John Alberts, Philip Cooledge, Mildred Dunnock, and Constance Ford in her first film appearance.
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The Patricia Neal Story (1981)
Character: Self
The dramatic account of actress Patricia Neal's miraculous recovery from a near-fatal stroke in 1966 with the help of her then-husband, author Roald Dahl, and their close friend, veteran actress Mildred Dunnock.
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The Best Place to Be (1979)
Character: Rose Price
A widow's life is thrown into turmoil by her hippie daughter, her rebellious teenage son, and an ill-starred love affair she is having with a much younger man -- and then a former suitor comes back into the picture.
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Isabel's Choice (1981)
Character: Helen
When the boss she helped climb the corporate ladder is forced into early retirement, a widowed executive secretary must choose between his surprise marriage proposal or new challenges and continuing her career by helping his successor adjust to his company duties.
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Padlocks (1954)
Character: The Woman (Sarah)
A criminal fleeing from the police stops to rob an eccentric old recluse of her treasures.
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Baby Comes Home (1980)
Character: Serena Fox
In this sequel to "And Baby Makes Six," a middle-aged couple deals with familial upheaval after giving birth to an unplanned fourth baby --- 17 years after their last child.
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And Baby Makes Six (1979)
Character: Serena Fox
A middle-aged couple with three grown children discovers that they soon will be parents once more and faces a variety of emotional responses from friends and family.
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The Big Stuffed Dog (1981)
Character: Petey's Grandmother
A large stuffed Snoopy toy goes astray at an airport baggage area, and gets involved with various travelers.
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The Girl in White (1952)
Character: Dr. Marie Yeomans
The first female doctor in New York City comes up against prejudice from male counterparts who feel threatened by her skills. Eventually, though, they come to respect her and romance blossoms between her and the head doctor.
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Love Me Tender (1956)
Character: Martha Reno
At the end of the Civil War, a Confederate team is ordered to rob a Union payroll train but the war ends leaving these men with their Union loot, until the Feds come looking for it.
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The Corn Is Green (1945)
Character: Miss Ronberry
When a teacher reads an essay written by Morgan Evans, one of the boys, moved by his rough poetry she decides to hold classes in her house and believes that Morgan is smart enough to attend Oxford.
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Viva Zapata! (1952)
Character: Senora Espejo
The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.
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Behold a Pale Horse (1964)
Character: Zaganar
Manuel Artiguez, a famous bandit during the Spanish civil war, has lived in French exile for 20 years. When his mother is dying he considers visiting her secretly in his Spanish home town. But his biggest enemy, the Spanish police officer Vinolas, prepared a trap at the hospital as a chance to finally catch Artiguez.
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Bad for Each Other (1953)
Character: Mrs. Mary Owen
A doctor returned from the Korean War must choose between joining a glamorous practice and helping the poor.
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BUtterfield 8 (1960)
Character: Mrs. Wandrous
Gloria Wandrous, a promiscuous fashion model, falls in love with Weston Liggett, the hard drinking son of a working class family who has married into money.
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The Power and the Glory (1963)
Character: Spinster
Based on Graham Greene's novel about a flawed but devoted priest in 1930s Mexico who attempts to perform his duties while eluding a police lieutenant determined to capture him.
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Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)
Character: Aunt Nonnie
Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his home town as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local politician Tom "Boss" Finley, who more or less forced him to leave his daughter and the town many years ago.
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Youngblood Hawke (1964)
Character: Mrs. Sarah Hawke
An unknown Kentucky writer comes to New York and pursues fame and women.
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Something Wild (1961)
Character: Mrs. Gates
A young rape victim tries desperately to pick up the pieces of her life, only to find herself at the mercy of a would-be rescuer.
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The Nun's Story (1959)
Character: Sister Margharita
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
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Dragonfly (1976)
Character: Miss Barrow
A man, recently released from a mental hospital, tries to track down his family.
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The Trouble with Harry (1955)
Character: Mrs. Wiggs
When a local man's corpse appears on a nearby hillside, no one is quite sure what happened to him. Many of the town's residents secretly wonder if they are responsible, including the man's ex-wife, Jennifer, and Capt. Albert Wiles, a retired seaman who was hunting in the woods where the body was found. As the no-nonsense sheriff gets involved and local artist Sam Marlowe offers his help, the community slowly unravels the mystery.
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Baby Doll (1956)
Character: Aunt Rose Comfort
Archie Lee Meighan is a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll, a 19-year old childlike beauty whose father arranged the marriage for financial reasons. As Archie awaits the arrival of Baby Doll's 20th birthday, the day that they are supposed to consummate their marriage, he faces interference from business rival Silva Vacarro, who plots to seduce Baby Doll away from Meighan.
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Murder or Mercy (1974)
Character: Lois Harelson
An attorney comes out of retirement to defend a prominent doctor, who has been accused of the mercy killing of his wife.
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The Pick-up Artist (1987)
Character: Nellie
A womanizer meets his match when he falls for the daughter of a gambling addict who is in debt to the mob.
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Death of a Salesman (1951)
Character: Linda Loman
Willy Loman is an aging salesman who was recently fired from his job. Dealing with feelings of failure, Willy begins to relive events from the past that involve his older son, Biff, and his wife, Linda. Willy tries to learn from past mistakes and works to make amends with his family, but his biggest struggle is to make peace with himself over a failed dream of financial success.
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The Jazz Singer (1953)
Character: Ruth Golding
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
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A Brand New Life (1973)
Character: Mother
After 18 years of marriage, a middle-aged couple has to face the prospect of having their first child.
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Peyton Place (1957)
Character: Miss Elsie Thornton
In the outwardly respectable New England community of Peyton Place, shopkeeper Constance McKenzie tries to make up for a past indiscretion -- which resulted in her illegitimate daughter Allison -- by adopting a chaste, prudish attitude towards all things sexual. In spite of herself, Constance can't help but be attracted to handsome new teacher Michael Rossi. Meanwhile, the restless Allison, who'd like to be as footloose and fancy-free as the town's "fast girl" Betty Anderson, falls sincerely in love with mixed-up mama's boy Norman Page.
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I Want You (1951)
Character: Sarah Greer
The scene is a small town in the Eastern United States, where the outbreak of hostilities in Korea has a profound effect on several people. WWII veteran Martin Greer wants to re-enlist, much to the dismay of his wife Nancy.
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The Story on Page One (1959)
Character: Mrs. Ellis
An adulterous couple is accused of murder after the woman's husband is shot and killed during a scuffle. A high-profile court case tells the story.
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7 Women (1965)
Character: Jane Argent
In a mission in China in 1935, a group of women are preyed on by Mongolian bandits, led by Warlord chief Tunga Khan.
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Kiss of Death (1947)
Character: Mrs. Rizzo (uncredited)
An ex-con trying to go straight must face a crazed criminal out for revenge.
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A Summer Without Boys (1973)
Character: Mrs. LaCava
A middle-aged woman going through a divorce takes her daughter to a summer lodge where the girl experiences a powerful awakening to life's challenges.
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