Bess Meredyth

Bess Meredyth

Deceased · Born: Feb 12, 1890 · Died: Jul 13, 1969

Personal Details

BornFeb 12, 1890 Buffalo, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Michael Curtiz

    ( Dec 7, 1929 to Apr 10, 1962 )
  • Wilfred Lucas

    ( Jul 24, 1917 to Oct 25, 1926 )
  • Burton Charles Leslie

    ( Jun 24, 1912 to Dec 2, 2025 )
Parents
  • Julia Laura Ginther
  • Andrew Fuller MacGlashan
Relatives
  • Viola Martha MacGlashan (Sibling)
  • William Frederick MacGlashan (Sibling)

Biography

Bess Meredyth, a renowned writer and actress, entered the world on February 12, 1890, in the vibrant city of Buffalo, New York, USA. Her remarkable career in the entertainment industry spanned numerous decades, during which she gained recognition for her outstanding work in films such as Wonder of Women (1929),Morgan's Raiders (1918),and A Woman of Affairs (1928).

Throughout her personal life, Bess Meredyth was married to three individuals: Michael Curtiz, a well-known film director; Wilfred Lucas, an actor; and Burton Charles Leslie, a businessman. Her marriages and relationships played a significant role in shaping her life and career.

Tragically, Bess Meredyth's life came to an end on July 13, 1969, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite her passing, her legacy as a talented writer and actress continues to be celebrated and remembered by fans and admirers alike.

Career

1941
That Night in Rio
That Night in Rio as Screenplay
1936
Half Angel
Half Angel as Screenplay
1935
Metropolitan
Metropolitan as Screenplay, Story
1934
The Mighty Barnum
The Mighty Barnum as Screenplay
1933
1932
1931
1930
Chasing Rainbows
Chasing Rainbows as Writer, Story
The Sea Bat
The Sea Bat as Writer
Romance
Romance as Screenplay
1929
Wonder of Women
Wonder of Women as Screenplay
1927
When a Man Loves
When a Man Loves as Screenplay
1926
Don Juan
Don Juan as Screenplay
1924
The Red Lily
The Red Lily as Screenplay