Josephine Whittell

Josephine Whittell

Deceased · Born: Nov 30, 1883 · Died: Jun 1, 1961

Known For

It's a GiftIt's a Gift
A Place in the SunA Place in the Sun
Baby FaceBaby Face
The Devil Thumbs a RideThe Devil Thumbs a Ride

Personal Details

BornNov 30, 1883 San Francisco, California, USA
Spouse

  • Robert Warwick

    ( Mar 20, 1910 to Nov 30, 2025 )

  • George Whittell Jr.

    ( Jun 1, 1904 to Mar 1, 1910 )

Biography

Josephine Whittell, a talented and accomplished actress, entered this world on November 30, 1883, in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California, USA. Throughout her remarkable career, she left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with her captivating performances in a wide range of films, including the 1934 comedy-drama "It's a Gift", the 1937 thriller "Larceny on the Air", and the 1936 romantic comedy "Beware of Ladies". Her personal life was marked by two significant marriages, first to the renowned actor Robert Warwick, and later to George Whittell Jr. Tragically, Josephine Whittell's life came to a close on June 1, 1961, in the iconic city of Hollywood, California, USA.

Career

1956
The Search for Bridey Murphy
The Search for Bridey Murphy as Mrs. Shayne (Uncredited)
1954
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Shrine Auditorium Reporter (uncredited)
1951
Too Young to Kiss
Too Young to Kiss as Mrs. Fullerton (uncredited)
A Place in the Sun
A Place in the Sun as Eastman's Secretary Margaret (uncredited)
1950
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Shakedown
Shakedown as Mrs. Worthington (uncredited)
1949
Adventure in Baltimore
Adventure in Baltimore as Mrs. Eckert
Chinatown at Midnight
Chinatown at Midnight as Mrs. Emily Dryden
The Accused
The Accused as Dean's Secretary (uncredited)
In the Good Old Summertime
In the Good Old Summertime as Woman at Window (uncredited)
The Fountainhead
The Fountainhead as Hostess (uncredited)
1948
Sitting Pretty
Sitting Pretty as Martha Hammond (uncredited)
1947
The Devil Thumbs a Ride
The Devil Thumbs a Ride as Diane's mother
1946
Easy to Wed
Easy to Wed as Mrs. Burns Norvell
That Brennan Girl
That Brennan Girl as Mrs. Van Derwin (uncredited)
The Virginian
The Virginian
1945
Having Wonderful Crime
Having Wonderful Crime as Myra Lenhart (uncredited)
1942
The Magnificent Dope
The Magnificent Dope as Mrs. Hunter
Lady in a Jam
Lady in a Jam as Mabel French (uncredited)
1941
Life with Henry
Life with Henry as Aunt Harriet (uncredited)
Ziegfeld Girl
Ziegfeld Girl as Perkins
Glamour Boy
Glamour Boy as Helga Harris
1940
Tugboat Annie Sails Again
Tugboat Annie Sails Again as Miss Morgan
1939
Lucky Night
Lucky Night as Lady in Paint Store (uncredited)
Boy Trouble
Boy Trouble as Mother
Fifth Avenue Girl
Fifth Avenue Girl as Miss Watson (uncredited)
The Women
The Women as Mrs. Spencer (uncredited)
1938
Blondie
Blondie as Woman Seeing Optometrist (uncredited)
Too Hot to Handle
Too Hot to Handle as "Fake" Mrs. Harding (uncredited)
1937
Beg, Borrow or Steal
Beg, Borrow or Steal as Mrs. Ed Thompson (uncredited)
Larceny on the Air
Larceny on the Air as Nurse Nelson
Stage Door
Stage Door as (uncredited)
1936
Beware of Ladies
Beware of Ladies as Alice McDonald
1934
It's a Gift
It's a Gift as Mrs. Dunk
The Life of Vergie Winters
The Life of Vergie Winters as Madame Claire
1933
Baby Face
Baby Face as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Zoo in Budapest
Zoo in Budapest as Felicia - Woman Whose Fur Was Stolen (uncredited)
1932
Symphony of Six Million
Symphony of Six Million as Mrs. Gifford
What Price Hollywood?
What Price Hollywood? as Miss DuPont the Interviewer (uncredited)
1931
Peach O'Reno
Peach O'Reno as Mrs. Doubleday-Doubleday