Mary Forbes

Mary Forbes

Deceased · Born: Jan 1, 1883 · Died: Jul 22, 1974

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1883 Hornsey, Middlesex [now in Haringey, London], England, UK
Spouse
  • Wesley Wall

    ( Jun 1, 1935 to Jul 22, 1974 )
  • Charles Quatermaine

    ( Jan 27, 1925 to Dec 14, 2025 )
  • Ernest J. Taylor

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 14, 2025 )

Biography

Mary Forbes, a renowned British actress, entered this world on January 1, 1883, in the charming suburb of Hornsey, Middlesex, a region that is now part of the vibrant borough of Haringey, located in the great city of London, England, United Kingdom.

Throughout her illustrious career, Mary Forbes made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, captivating audiences with her impressive performances in a wide range of films. Some of her most notable roles include her portrayal of various characters in the iconic movies "You Can't Take It with You" (1938),"The Awful Truth" (1937),and "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1945).

In addition to her remarkable acting talents, Mary Forbes was also a devoted wife, having been married to three esteemed gentlemen: Wesley Wall, Charles Quatermaine, and Ernest J. Taylor.

Sadly, Mary Forbes' life came to a close on July 22, 1974, in the beautiful city of Beaumont, California, United States of America.

Career

1958
Houseboat
Houseboat as British Society Woman (uncredited)
1952
Les Miserables
Les Miserables as Nun (uncredited)
1948
The Black Arrow
The Black Arrow as Nun (uncredited)
1947
Cigarette Girl
Cigarette Girl as Mrs. Halstead
It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You as Mrs. Kimberly (uncredited)
The Exile
The Exile as Second Court Lady
Ivy
Ivy as Lady Crail (uncredited)
The Judge Steps Out
The Judge Steps Out as Margaret (uncredited)
Half-Wits Holiday
Half-Wits Holiday as Countess Shpritzvasser
1946
Terror by Night
Terror by Night as Lady Margaret Carstairs
1945
Earl Carroll Vanities
Earl Carroll Vanities as Queen Mother Elena
I'll Remember April
I'll Remember April as Mrs. Barrington
1944
Tender Comrade
Tender Comrade as Jo's Mother (uncredited)
1943
Two Tickets to London
Two Tickets to London as Dame Dunne Hartley
Dangerous Blondes
Dangerous Blondes as Isabel Fleming (uncredited)
Mr. Lucky
Mr. Lucky as War Relief Worker (uncredited)
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre as Mrs. Eshton
Women in Bondage
Women in Bondage as Gladys Bracken
1942
The Great Impersonation
The Great Impersonation as Lady Leslie Clayfair
Klondike Fury
Klondike Fury as Mrs. Langton
Almost Married
Almost Married as Mrs. Marvin
This Above All
This Above All as Vicar's Wife
1941
Back Street
Back Street as Mrs. Williams
1940
South of Suez
South of Suez as Mrs. Putnam
Private Affairs
Private Affairs as Mrs. Stanley
Florian
Florian as Grandmother
Laddie
Laddie as Mrs. Anna Pryor
All This, and Heaven Too
All This, and Heaven Too as Lady at the Theatre (uncredited)
1939
The Sun Never Sets
The Sun Never Sets as Mrs. Randolph
Outside These Walls
Outside These Walls as Gertrude Bishop
Fast and Loose
Fast and Loose as Mrs. Torrent
Risky Business
Risky Business as Mrs. Jameson
These Glamour Girls
These Glamour Girls as Mrs. Van Reichton (uncredited)
The Ice Follies of 1939
The Ice Follies of 1939 as Lady Hilda (uncredited)
Hollywood Cavalcade
Hollywood Cavalcade as Mrs. Gaynes
Ninotchka
Ninotchka as Lady Lavenham (uncredited)
1938
Always Goodbye
Always Goodbye as Aunt Martha Marshall
The Rage of Paris
The Rage of Paris as Woman in Opera Box (uncredited)
Everybody Sing
Everybody Sing as Miss Colvin
You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You as Mrs. Anthony P. Kirby
1937
The Life of the Party
The Life of the Party as Mrs. Saunders
One Hundred Men and a Girl
One Hundred Men and a Girl as Concert Hall Patron
Another Dawn
Another Dawn as Mrs. Lydia Benton
The Awful Truth
The Awful Truth as Mrs. Vance
Stage Door
Stage Door as Cast of Stage Play
Wee Willie Winkie
Wee Willie Winkie as Mrs. MacMonachie
1936
Theodora Goes Wild
Theodora Goes Wild as Mrs. Wyatt (uncredited)
Wedding Present
Wedding Present as Mrs. Dodacker
1935
Les Misérables
Les Misérables as Mlle. Baptiseme
The Perfect Gentleman
The Perfect Gentleman as Lady Clyffe-Pembrook
Laddie
Laddie as Mrs. Anna Pryor
Rendezvous
Rendezvous as Lady Cavendish (uncredited)
Roberta
Roberta as (uncredited)
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina as Princess Sorokina
Captain Blood
Captain Blood as Mrs. Steed
1934
Two Heads on a Pillow
Two Heads on a Pillow as Mrs. Caroline Devonshire
British Agent
British Agent as Lady Catherine Trehearne
Sadie McKee
Sadie McKee as Mrs. Alderson (uncredited)
Blind Date
Blind Date as Mrs. Hartwell
We Live Again
We Live Again as Mrs. Kortchagin
A Lost Lady
A Lost Lady as Mrs. Hardy (uncredited)
1933
Bombshell
Bombshell as Mrs. Middleton
Cavalcade
Cavalcade as Duchess of Churt (uncredited)
The Masquerader
The Masquerader as Eve Chilcote's Friend in Paris hotel
1932
Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair as Mrs. Sedley
A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms as Miss Van Campen
1931
Chances
Chances as Mrs. Ingleside
The Brat
The Brat as Mrs. Forester
Born to Love
Born to Love as The Duchess (uncredited)
1930
East Is West
East Is West as Mrs. Benson
The Devil to Pay!
The Devil to Pay! as Mrs. Hope (uncredited)
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln as Actress (uncredited)
1929
The Trespasser
The Trespasser as Mrs. Ferguson
Sunny Side Up
Sunny Side Up as Mrs. Cromwell
The Thirteenth Chair
The Thirteenth Chair as Lady Alice Crosby