Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

Deceased · Born: Feb 26, 1874 · Died: Dec 14, 1966

Personal Details

BornFeb 26, 1874 Cheshire, England, UK

Biography

Emma Dunn was a renowned stage actress, whose remarkable career in the theatre preceded her transition to the world of filmmaking. During her esteemed tenure on stage, she had the privilege of collaborating with some of the most illustrious theatre personalities of her time, including the celebrated Richard Mansfield, the talented Frances Starr, the accomplished James Ellison, and the esteemed Blanche Yurka.

Throughout her theatrical journey, Emma Dunn had the distinction of appearing in a total of three productions, each one carefully guided by the visionary direction of the legendary David Belasco. This iconic theatre director was renowned for his innovative approach to storytelling and his ability to bring complex characters to life on stage.

In addition to her impressive work on stage, Emma Dunn also made significant contributions to the field of voice and diction. She authored two books that explored the intricacies of voice quality and diction, sharing her expertise with aspiring performers and providing valuable insights into the art of effective communication.

Career

1948
1947
1946
1944
My Buddy
My Buddy as Mary Ballinger
It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow as Mrs. Keaver (uncredited)
1943
Minesweeper
Minesweeper as Mom Smith
Hoosier Holiday
Hoosier Holiday as Molly Baker
1942
The Talk of the Town
The Talk of the Town as Mrs. Shelley
I Married a Witch
I Married a Witch as Wife of Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
When Johnny Comes Marching Home as Ma (Norah) Flanagan
1941
The Penalty
The Penalty as 'Ma' McCormick
Scattergood Baines
Scattergood Baines as Mirandy Baines
Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day as Mrs. Martha Kildare
Ladies in Retirement
Ladies in Retirement as Sister Theresa
Babes on Broadway
Babes on Broadway as Mrs. Williams
Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine as Mrs. Murray
The Monster and the Girl
The Monster and the Girl as Aunt Della (uncredited)
1940
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Dr. Kildare Goes Home as Mrs. Martha Kildare
The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator as Mrs. Jaeckel
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case as Mrs. Martha Kildare
One Crowded Night
One Crowded Night as Ma Matthews
Half a Sinner
Half a Sinner as Granny Gladden
Little Orvie
Little Orvie as Mrs. Welty
High School
High School as Mrs. O'Neill
Dance, Girl, Dance
Dance, Girl, Dance as Mrs. Simpson
Yesterday's Heroes
Yesterday's Heroes as Aunt Winnie
1939
Calling Dr. Kildare
Calling Dr. Kildare as Mrs. Martha Kildare
The Llano Kid
The Llano Kid as Doña Teresa
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
The Secret of Dr. Kildare as Mrs. Martha Kildare
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die as Mrs. Ross
1938
Young Dr. Kildare
Young Dr. Kildare as Mrs. Martha Kildare
Lord Jeff
Lord Jeff as Mrs. Briggs
The Duke of West Point
The Duke of West Point as Jack's Mother
1937
When You're in Love
When You're in Love as Mrs. Hamilton
Hideaway
Hideaway as Emma Peterson
Madame X
Madame X as Rose, Fleuriot's Houskeeper
The Emperor's Candlesticks
The Emperor's Candlesticks as Anna - Olga's Housekeeper
Varsity Show
Varsity Show as Mrs. Smith
1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Mrs. Meredith (uncredited)
1935
Another Face
Another Face as Sheila's Mother (uncredited)
The Keeper of the Bees
The Keeper of the Bees as Margaret Campbell
The Glass Key
The Glass Key as 'Mom' Madvig
1934
Dr. Monica
Dr. Monica as Mrs. Monahan
Flirtation
Flirtation as Mrs. Poole
Dark Hazard
Dark Hazard as Mrs. Mayhew
The Quitter
The Quitter as Cordelia Tilford
1933
Elmer, the Great
Elmer, the Great as Mrs. Kane
Grand Slam
Grand Slam as Reporter
Hard to Handle
Hard to Handle as Mrs. Hawks (uncredited)
1932
It's Tough to Be Famous
It's Tough to Be Famous as 'Moms' McClenahan
Blessed Event
Blessed Event as Mrs. Roberts
Hell's House
Hell's House as Emma Clark
The Wet Parade
The Wet Parade as Mrs. Chilcote
Letty Lynton
Letty Lynton as Mrs. Darrow
1931
This Modern Age
This Modern Age as Margaret Blake
Bad Sister
Bad Sister as Mrs. Madison
Morals for Women
Morals for Women as Mrs. Hutson
Under Eighteen
Under Eighteen as Mrs. Evans (uncredited)
1930
Manslaughter
Manslaughter as Miss Bennett
1929
Side Street
Side Street as Nora O'Farrell