Helen Haye
Acting
Biography
Helen Haye was born on August 28, 1874, in Assam Province, British India. She was an actress, known for 'The Frightened Lady (1940)', 'The 39 Steps (1935)', and 'Drake the Pirate (1935)'. She was married to Ernest Attenborough. She died on September 1, 1957, in London, England, UK.
Born: August 27, 1874
Place of Birth: Assam Province, British India
Known For
Hobson's Choice
A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.
The 39 Steps
Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.
St. Martin's Lane
On the sidewalks of the London theater district the buskers (street performers) earn enough coins for a cheap room. Charles, who recites dramatic monologues, sees that a young pickpocket, Libby, also has a talent for dancing and adds her to his act. Harley, the theater patron who never knew Libby took his gold cigarette case, is impressed by Libby's dancing and invites her to bring Charles and the other buskers in his group to an after-the-play party. Libby comes alone. A theatrical career is launched.
Mine Own Executioner
Fearing her husband could become a killer, a woman seeks a psychiatrist's help.
Third Time Lucky
A gambler falls in love with a naive young girl. He thinks she is bringing him good luck. Then his main gambling rival arrives and he desires the girl as well.
Drake of England
Imposing Canadian-born stage actor and playwright Matherson Lang was one of the twentieth century's great Shakespearean players, and became Britain's foremost screen actor during the 1920s; in Drake of England, one of his final films, he takes the title role in Arthur Woods' portrayal of the life and times of the flamboyant piratical adventurer who founded Britain's sea fortunes. From clandestine romance at the court of Elizabeth I to conquests in the newly discovered lands of South America and spectacular victory over the Armada, Drake of England offers a panoramic overview of Drake's life.
The Spy in Black
A German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet.
The Case of the Frightened Lady
A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.
Madonna of the Seven Moons
In the early part of this century, Maddelena a teenage Italian girl, is attacked whilst walking in the woods. The attack leaves her mentally scarred and our story flashes forward to the 1940s where Maddelena is still troubled. She disappears one day and her daughter vows to find her.
Wings of the Morning
A beautiful Gypsy girl falls in love with a horse trainer.
Filmography
as Lady Caroline Ayrton
as Countess Valona
as Aunt Louisa Black
as Lady Drayton
as Mrs. Hepworth
as Susan's Mother
as Lady Witheringham
as Old Lady
as Countess Vronsky
as Lady Sefton
as Lady Maresfield
as Florence Manning-Tutthorn
as Mother Superior
as Mrs. Somerford
as Lady Rohan
as Mrs. Walshingham
as Lady Lebanon
as Aunt Primrose
as Mrs. Sedley
as Selina
as Delphine
as Margaret Owen
as Aunt Jenepher
as Louisa Jordan
as Lady Lennox
as Queen Mother Juliana
as Lady Warmington
as Princess
as Lady Knightsbridge
as Mrs. Hillcrist
as Lady Sevenoaks
as Korah's Aunt (Marquise de Jaurmais)
as Clara Tate-Hughes
as Mrs. Hillcrist
as Miss Barbay