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Emma Dunn

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emma Dunn (26 February 1875 – 14 December 1966) was an English character actress on the stage and in motion pictures. Emma Dunn appeared onstage in her early teens, graduating to the London stage for several years and later became a noted Broadway actress
Born: Tue, Feb 24 1874
Birthplace: Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Dec 14 1966
Emma Dunn is 92 years old
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Poster of The Son of Frankenstein
The Son of Frankenstein
Emma Dunn was
90 in The Son of Frankenstein
as 'Amelia the housekeeper (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of The Woman in White
The Woman in White
Emma Dunn was
74 in The Woman in White
as 'Mrs. Vesey'.
Fri, May 07 1948
Poster of Life with Father
Life with Father
Emma Dunn was
73 in Life with Father
as 'Margaret'.
Sat, Sep 13 1947
Poster of The Hoodlum Saint
The Hoodlum Saint
Emma Dunn was
72 in The Hoodlum Saint
as 'Maggie'.
Thu, Apr 04 1946
Poster of My Buddy
My Buddy
Emma Dunn was
70 in My Buddy
as 'Mary Ballinger'.
Thu, Oct 12 1944
Poster of Are These Our Parents?
Are These Our Parents?
Emma Dunn was
70 in Are These Our Parents?
as 'Ma Henderson'.
Tue, Jun 27 1944
Poster of It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow
Emma Dunn was
70 in It Happened Tomorrow
as 'Mrs. Keaver (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 31 1944
Poster of The Bridge of San Luis Rey
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
Emma Dunn was
69 in The Bridge of San Luis Rey
as 'Doña Mercedes'.
Fri, Feb 11 1944
Poster of Minesweeper
Minesweeper
Emma Dunn was
69 in Minesweeper
as 'Mom Smith'.
Wed, Nov 10 1943
Poster of Hoosier Holiday
Hoosier Holiday
Emma Dunn was
69 in Hoosier Holiday
as 'Molly Baker'.
Mon, Sep 13 1943
Poster of I Married a Witch
I Married a Witch
Emma Dunn was
68 in I Married a Witch
as 'Wife of Justice of the Peace (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of The Talk of the Town
The Talk of the Town
Emma Dunn was
68 in The Talk of the Town
as 'Mrs. Shelley'.
Thu, Aug 20 1942
Poster of The Postman Didn't Ring
The Postman Didn't Ring
Emma Dunn was
68 in The Postman Didn't Ring
as 'Martha Carter'.
Fri, Jul 03 1942
Poster of The Mad Martindales
The Mad Martindales
Emma Dunn was
68 in The Mad Martindales
as 'Agnes'.
Fri, May 15 1942
Poster of Babes on Broadway
Babes on Broadway
Emma Dunn was
67 in Babes on Broadway
as 'Mrs. Williams'.
Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine
Emma Dunn was
67 in Rise and Shine
as 'Mrs. Murray'.
Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of Ladies in Retirement
Ladies in Retirement
Emma Dunn was
67 in Ladies in Retirement
as 'Sister Theresa'.
Tue, Sep 09 1941
Poster of Scattergood Meets Broadway
Scattergood Meets Broadway
Emma Dunn was
67 in Scattergood Meets Broadway
as 'Mirandy Baines'.
Fri, Aug 22 1941
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
Emma Dunn was
67 in Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Fri, Aug 22 1941
Poster of Scattergood Pulls the Strings
Scattergood Pulls the Strings
Emma Dunn was
67 in Scattergood Pulls the Strings
as 'Mirandy Baines'.
Fri, May 23 1941
Poster of The Penalty
The Penalty
Emma Dunn was
67 in The Penalty
as ''Ma' McCormick'.
Thu, Mar 13 1941
Poster of The Monster and the Girl
The Monster and the Girl
Emma Dunn was
67 in The Monster and the Girl
as 'Aunt Della (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 28 1941
Poster of Scattergood Baines
Scattergood Baines
Emma Dunn was
66 in Scattergood Baines
as 'Mirandy Baines'.
Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Emma Dunn was
66 in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
as 'Martha'.
Fri, Jan 31 1941
Poster of The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator
Emma Dunn was
66 in The Great Dictator
as 'Mrs. Jaeckel'.
Tue, Oct 15 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Emma Dunn was
66 in Dr. Kildare Goes Home
as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Fri, Sep 06 1940
Poster of Dance, Girl, Dance
Dance, Girl, Dance
Emma Dunn was
66 in Dance, Girl, Dance
as 'Mrs. Simpson'.
Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of One Crowded Night
One Crowded Night
Emma Dunn was
66 in One Crowded Night
as 'Ma Matthews'.
Fri, Aug 09 1940
Poster of You Can't Fool Your Wife
You Can't Fool Your Wife
Emma Dunn was
66 in You Can't Fool Your Wife
as 'Mother Fields'.
Tue, May 21 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Emma Dunn was
66 in Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Fri, Apr 12 1940
Poster of Half a Sinner
Half a Sinner
Emma Dunn was
66 in Half a Sinner
as 'Granny Gladden'.
Fri, Apr 05 1940
Poster of Little Orvie
Little Orvie
Emma Dunn was
66 in Little Orvie
as 'Mrs. Welty'.
Mon, Mar 11 1940
Poster of High School
High School
Emma Dunn was
65 in High School
as 'Mrs. O'Neill'.
Fri, Jan 26 1940
Poster of The Llano Kid
The Llano Kid
Emma Dunn was
65 in The Llano Kid
as 'Doña Teresa'.
Fri, Dec 08 1939
Poster of The Secret of Dr. Kildare
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
Emma Dunn was
65 in The Secret of Dr. Kildare
as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Fri, Nov 24 1939
Poster of Hero for a Day
Hero for a Day
Emma Dunn was
65 in Hero for a Day
as 'Emmy "Moms" Higgins'.
Fri, Oct 06 1939
Poster of Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die
Emma Dunn was
65 in Each Dawn I Die
as 'Mrs. Ross'.
Sat, Aug 19 1939
Poster of Calling Dr. Kildare
Calling Dr. Kildare
Emma Dunn was
65 in Calling Dr. Kildare
as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Fri, Apr 28 1939
Poster of Son of Frankenstein
Son of Frankenstein
Emma Dunn was
64 in Son of Frankenstein
as 'Amelia'.
Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of The Duke of West Point
The Duke of West Point
Emma Dunn was
64 in The Duke of West Point
as 'Jack's Mother'.
Thu, Dec 29 1938
Poster of The Cowboy and the Lady
The Cowboy and the Lady
Emma Dunn was
64 in The Cowboy and the Lady
as 'Ma Hawkins'.
Thu, Nov 17 1938
Poster of Thanks for the Memory
Thanks for the Memory
Emma Dunn was
64 in Thanks for the Memory
as 'Mrs. Platt'.
Fri, Nov 11 1938
Poster of Young Dr. Kildare
Young Dr. Kildare
Emma Dunn was
64 in Young Dr. Kildare
as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Fri, Oct 14 1938
Poster of Three Loves Has Nancy
Three Loves Has Nancy
Emma Dunn was
64 in Three Loves Has Nancy
as 'Mrs. Briggs'.
Fri, Sep 02 1938
Poster of Cowboy from Brooklyn
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Emma Dunn was
64 in Cowboy from Brooklyn
as 'Ma Hardy'.
Sat, Jul 09 1938
Poster of Lord Jeff
Lord Jeff
Emma Dunn was
64 in Lord Jeff
as 'Mrs. Briggs'.
Fri, Jun 17 1938
Poster of Madame X
Madame X
Emma Dunn was
63 in Madame X
as 'Rose, Fleuriot's Houskeeper'.
Fri, Oct 01 1937
Poster of Varsity Show
Varsity Show
Emma Dunn was
63 in Varsity Show
as 'Mrs. Smith'.
Sat, Sep 04 1937
Poster of Hideaway
Hideaway
Emma Dunn was
63 in Hideaway
as 'Emma Peterson'.
Fri, Aug 13 1937
Poster of The Emperor's Candlesticks
The Emperor's Candlesticks
Emma Dunn was
63 in The Emperor's Candlesticks
as 'Anna - Olga's Housekeeper'.
Fri, Jul 02 1937
Poster of Waikiki Wedding
Waikiki Wedding
Emma Dunn was
63 in Waikiki Wedding
as 'Mother'.
Tue, Mar 23 1937
Poster of Circus Girl
Circus Girl
Emma Dunn was
63 in Circus Girl
as 'Molly'.
Mon, Mar 01 1937
Poster of When You're in Love
When You're in Love
Emma Dunn was
62 in When You're in Love
as 'Mrs. Hamilton'.
Fri, Feb 12 1937
Poster of Second Wife
Second Wife
Emma Dunn was
62 in Second Wife
as 'Mrs. Brown'.
Fri, Aug 21 1936
Poster of The Harvester
The Harvester
Emma Dunn was
62 in The Harvester
as 'Granny Moreland'.
Sat, Apr 18 1936
Poster of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Emma Dunn was
62 in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
as 'Mrs. Meredith (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 09 1936
Poster of Another Face
Another Face
Emma Dunn was
61 in Another Face
as 'Sheila's Mother (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 20 1935
Poster of Seven Keys to Baldpate
Seven Keys to Baldpate
Emma Dunn was
61 in Seven Keys to Baldpate
as 'Mrs. Quimby'.
Fri, Dec 13 1935
Poster of This Is the Life
This Is the Life
Emma Dunn was
61 in This Is the Life
as 'Mrs. Davis'.
Mon, Oct 07 1935
Poster of Little Big Shot
Little Big Shot
Emma Dunn was
61 in Little Big Shot
as 'Orphanage Matron'.
Sat, Sep 07 1935
Poster of The Keeper of the Bees
The Keeper of the Bees
Emma Dunn was
61 in The Keeper of the Bees
as 'Margaret Campbell'.
Sun, Jul 14 1935
Poster of Ladies Crave Excitement
Ladies Crave Excitement
Emma Dunn was
61 in Ladies Crave Excitement
as 'Mrs. Phelan'.
Fri, Jun 21 1935
Poster of The Glass Key
The Glass Key
Emma Dunn was
61 in The Glass Key
as ''Mom' Madvig'.
Sat, Jun 15 1935
Poster of George White's 1935 Scandals
George White's 1935 Scandals
Emma Dunn was
61 in George White's 1935 Scandals
as 'Aunt Jane'.
Fri, Mar 29 1935
Poster of Flirtation
Flirtation
Emma Dunn was
60 in Flirtation
as 'Mrs. Poole'.
Fri, Nov 09 1934
Poster of Dr. Monica
Dr. Monica
Emma Dunn was
60 in Dr. Monica
as 'Mrs. Monahan'.
Sat, Jun 23 1934
Poster of The Quitter
The Quitter
Emma Dunn was
59 in The Quitter
as 'Cordelia Tilford'.
Mon, Feb 05 1934
Poster of Dark Hazard
Dark Hazard
Emma Dunn was
59 in Dark Hazard
as 'Mrs. Mayhew'.
Wed, Jan 31 1934
Poster of A Man of Sentiment
A Man of Sentiment
Emma Dunn was
59 in A Man of Sentiment
as 'Mrs. John Russell Sr.'.
Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of It's Great to Be Alive
It's Great to Be Alive
Emma Dunn was
59 in It's Great to Be Alive
as 'Mrs. Wilton'.
Sat, Jul 08 1933
Poster of Elmer, the Great
Elmer, the Great
Emma Dunn was
59 in Elmer, the Great
as 'Mrs. Kane'.
Sat, Apr 29 1933
Poster of Private Jones
Private Jones
Emma Dunn was
59 in Private Jones
as 'Mrs. Jones'.
Sat, Mar 25 1933
Poster of Grand Slam
Grand Slam
Emma Dunn was
58 in Grand Slam
as 'Reporter'.
Wed, Feb 22 1933
Poster of Hard to Handle
Hard to Handle
Emma Dunn was
58 in Hard to Handle
as 'Mrs. Hawks (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 28 1933
Poster of Blessed Event
Blessed Event
Emma Dunn was
58 in Blessed Event
as 'Mrs. Roberts'.
Sat, Sep 10 1932
Poster of Letty Lynton
Letty Lynton
Emma Dunn was
58 in Letty Lynton
as 'Mrs. Darrow'.
Sat, Apr 30 1932
Poster of It's Tough to Be Famous
It's Tough to Be Famous
Emma Dunn was
58 in It's Tough to Be Famous
as ''Moms' McClenahan'.
Sat, Apr 02 1932
Poster of The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
Emma Dunn was
58 in The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
as 'Mrs. Sarah Cohen'.
Sun, Mar 27 1932
Poster of The Wet Parade
The Wet Parade
Emma Dunn was
58 in The Wet Parade
as 'Mrs. Chilcote'.
Sat, Mar 26 1932
Poster of Hell's House
Hell's House
Emma Dunn was
57 in Hell's House
as 'Emma Clark'.
Sat, Jan 30 1932
Poster of Broken Lullaby
Broken Lullaby
Emma Dunn was
57 in Broken Lullaby
as 'Frau Miller'.
Tue, Jan 19 1932
Poster of Under Eighteen
Under Eighteen
Emma Dunn was
57 in Under Eighteen
as 'Mrs. Evans (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 02 1932
Poster of Compromised
Compromised
Emma Dunn was
57 in Compromised
as 'Mrs. Squires'.
Thu, Nov 19 1931
Poster of The Guilty Generation
The Guilty Generation
Emma Dunn was
57 in The Guilty Generation
as 'Nina Palmero'.
Thu, Nov 19 1931
Poster of Morals for Women
Morals for Women
Emma Dunn was
57 in Morals for Women
as 'Mrs. Hutson'.
Sat, Oct 24 1931
Poster of Bad Company
Bad Company
Emma Dunn was
57 in Bad Company
as 'Emma'.
Fri, Oct 16 1931
Poster of This Modern Age
This Modern Age
Emma Dunn was
57 in This Modern Age
as 'Margaret Blake'.
Sat, Aug 29 1931
Poster of Too Young to Marry
Too Young to Marry
Emma Dunn was
57 in Too Young to Marry
as 'Mrs. Bumpstead'.
Sun, May 03 1931
Poster of The Bad Sister
The Bad Sister
Emma Dunn was
57 in The Bad Sister
as 'Mrs. Madison'.
Sun, Mar 29 1931
Poster of The Prodigal
The Prodigal
Emma Dunn was
56 in The Prodigal
as 'Mrs. Farraday'.
Sat, Feb 21 1931
Poster of Manslaughter
Manslaughter
Emma Dunn was
56 in Manslaughter
as 'Miss Bennett'.
Tue, Jul 22 1930
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Emma Dunn was
56 in The Texan
as 'Señora Doña Marguerita Ibarra'.
Sat, May 10 1930
Poster of Side Street
Side Street
Emma Dunn was
55 in Side Street
as 'Nora O'Farrell'.
Sat, Sep 14 1929
Poster of Pied Piper Malone
Pied Piper Malone
Emma Dunn was
49 in Pied Piper Malone
as 'Mother Malone'.
Mon, Feb 04 1924

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