Mary Carr
Biography
Mary Carr was an American film actress whose career spanned the silent and sound eras of film. Born in Germantown on March 14, 1874, she appeared in more than 140 films between 1915 and 1956. She became known for mother and matriarch roles in silent pictures, most notably in Fox's Over the Hill to the Poorhouse (1920), which was a major success. With the deaths of older actresses Mary Maurice and Anna Townsend, Carr, still in her forties, took over the matriarchal roles in silent films. She also appeared on the radio quiz program You Bet Your Life on June 9, 1954, hosted by Groucho Marx. She died in 1973.
99years old at death
- Born Germantown
- Died Woodland Hills
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
- Also credited as Mary Kennevan
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 12 years1928 to 1940
Every film, newest first
- 1940The Shop Around the CornerIMDb rating 8.0
- 1932Pack Up Your TroublesIMDb rating 7.2
- 1931Kept HusbandsIMDb rating 5.9
- 1928Lights of New YorkIMDb rating 5.6
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Beyond film
On June 9, 1954, Mary Carr was a guest on the radio quiz program "You Bet Your Life," whose host was the comedian Groucho Marx.
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Worked with
Mary Carr made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
James Stewart's page
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Joel McCrea's page
Charles Arnt's page
Oliver Hardy's page
All films by Ernst Lubitsch
All films by George Marshall
Harry BlackDirector, 1 film, 1932
All films by Harry Black
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