Mary Forbes

Biography

Mary Forbes was a British-American film actress who appeared in more than 130 films between 1919 and 1958. She was born in Hornsey, England, and first performed on the concert platform, giving recitals, before her acting debut in 1908 at the Aldwych Theatre in London. In 1913 she made her American stage debut in Romance at Maxine Elliott's Theatre and also began managing the Ambassadors Theatre. After several years of stage experience in Britain and the United States, she eventually began appearing in Hollywood films. She was based in the United States in her later years and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1943. Mary Forbes died in 1974.

94years old at death

Born December 30, 1879Hornsey
Died July 22, 1974Beaumont
Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19

Movie Career

Films: 15
Career span: 19 years1929 to 1948

Genres

Romance67%, 10 films
Drama53%, 8 films
Comedy47%, 7 films
Mystery20%, 3 films
Thriller20%, 3 films

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Behind the camera
In 1913 Forbes became manager of the Ambassadors Theatre. Before her Hollywood film appearances, she had spent several years on stage in Britain and America.
First role
Forbes made her acting debut in 1908 on the London stage at the Aldwych Theatre, after first appearing publicly on the concert platform giving recitals.

Mary Forbes movies on Netflix

You Gotta Stay Happy1948IMDb rating 6.7as Aunt Martha
Terror by Night1946IMDb rating 6.7as Lady Margaret Carstairs
The Picture of Dorian Gray1945IMDb rating 7.5as Lady Agatha
Sherlock Holmes in Washington1943IMDb rating 6.6as Mrs. Pettibone
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1939IMDb rating 7.2as Lady Conyngham
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man1939IMDb rating 6.9as Mrs. Bel-Goodie
Always Goodbye1938IMDb rating 6.7as Aunt Martha Marshall
You Can't Take It with You1938IMDb rating 7.8as Mrs. Anthony Kirby
The Awful Truth1937IMDb rating 7.6as Mrs. Vance
Wee Willie Winkie1937IMDb rating 6.9as Mrs. MacMonachie
Les Misérables1935IMDb rating 7.6as Mlle. Baptiseme
A Farewell to Arms1932IMDb rating 6.4as Miss Van Campen
Holiday1930IMDb rating 6.3as Mrs. Pritchard Ames
The Devil to Pay!1930IMDb rating 6.6as Mrs. Hope
The Trespasser1929IMDb rating 6.4as Mrs. Ferguson

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The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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Terror by Night1946 Crime, Drama, Film-Noiras Lady Margaret Carstairs
IMDb rating 6.77.8K votes
A Farewell to Arms1932 Drama, Romance, Waras Miss Van Campen
IMDb rating 6.47.7K votes
The Awful Truth1937as Mrs. Vance
IMDb rating 7.624K votes
You Can't Take It with You1938as Mrs. Anthony Kirby
IMDb rating 7.831K votes
The Picture of Dorian Gray1945as Lady Agatha
IMDb rating 7.516K votes
Les Misérables1935as Mlle. Baptiseme
IMDb rating 7.64.3K votes
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man1939as Mrs. Bel-Goodie
IMDb rating 6.92.0K votes
Sherlock Holmes in Washington1943as Mrs. Pettibone
IMDb rating 6.65.3K votes

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Roy William Neill directed two of these films. Four actors appear in three of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Basil Rathbone

Nigel Bruce

Billy Bevan

Marcelle Corday

James Stewart

Holmes HerbertRoy William NeillDirector, 2 films

Films together

Basil Rathbone3 films together, 1939 to 1946
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- Terror by Night1946IMDb rating 6.7Forbes as Lady Margaret CarstairsRathbone as Sherlock Holmes
- Sherlock Holmes in Washington1943IMDb rating 6.6Forbes as Mrs. PettiboneRathbone as Sherlock Holmes
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1939IMDb rating 7.2Forbes as Lady ConynghamRathbone as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce3 films together, 1939 to 1946
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- Terror by Night1946IMDb rating 6.7Forbes as Lady Margaret CarstairsBruce as Dr. John H. Watson
- Sherlock Holmes in Washington1943IMDb rating 6.6Forbes as Mrs. PettiboneBruce as Doctor Watson
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1939IMDb rating 7.2Forbes as Lady ConynghamBruce as Dr. Watson
Billy Bevan3 films together, 1929 to 1946
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- Terror by Night1946IMDb rating 6.7Forbes as Lady Margaret CarstairsBevan as Train Attendant
- The Picture of Dorian Gray1945IMDb rating 7.5Forbes as Lady AgathaBevan as Malvolio Jones - Chairman
- The Trespasser1929IMDb rating 6.4Forbes as Mrs. FergusonBevan as Reporter
Marcelle Corday3 films together, 1929 to 1938
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- Always Goodbye1938IMDb rating 6.7Forbes as Aunt Martha MarshallCorday as Roddy's Nurse
- A Farewell to Arms1932IMDb rating 6.4Forbes as Miss Van CampenCorday as Swiss Nurse
- The Trespasser1929IMDb rating 6.4Forbes as Mrs. FergusonCorday as Blanche - the Maid
James Stewart2 films together, 1938 to 1948
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- You Gotta Stay Happy1948IMDb rating 6.7Forbes as Aunt MarthaStewart as Marvin Payne
- You Can't Take It with You1938IMDb rating 7.8Forbes as Mrs. Anthony KirbyStewart as Tony Kirby
Holmes Herbert2 films together, 1939 to 1943
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- Sherlock Holmes in Washington1943IMDb rating 6.6Forbes as Mrs. PettiboneHerbert as Mr. Ahrens
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes1939IMDb rating 7.2Forbes as Lady ConynghamHerbert as Justice
Roy William NeillDirector, 2 films, 1943 to 1946
All films by Roy William Neill
- Terror by Night1946IMDb rating 6.7Forbes as Lady Margaret Carstairs
- Sherlock Holmes in Washington1943IMDb rating 6.6Forbes as Mrs. Pettibone
Also two films together15 more actors
- George ZuccoSherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)
- Mary GordonSherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)
- Cesar RomeroAlways Goodbye (1938) and Wee Willie Winkie (1937)
- Paul CavanaghYou Gotta Stay Happy (1948) and The Devil to Pay! (1930)
- Thurston HallSherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) and You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)
- Halliwell HobbesYou Gotta Stay Happy (1948) and You Can't Take It with You (1938)
- Arthur HohlThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) and You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939)
- Henry ArmettaA Farewell to Arms (1932) and The Trespasser (1929)
- Gilbert EmerySherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) and A Farewell to Arms (1932)
- Gavin MuirSherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) and Wee Willie Winkie (1937)
- Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonYou Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) and You Can't Take It with You (1938)
- Blanche FridericiA Farewell to Arms (1932) and The Trespasser (1929)
- Gerald HamerTerror by Night (1946) and Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943)
- Robert AmesHoliday (1930) and The Trespasser (1929)
- William HoldenHoliday (1930) and The Trespasser (1929)
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