Kay Deslys
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Kay Deslys.
Born: September 27, 1899
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Known For
Laurel & Hardy: Year Two
Following their initial pairing in early 1927, Laurel and Hardy ended their first year on top. Their success moving into 1928 galvanized the efforts of everyone at Hal Roach Studios (including famed director Leo McCarey), who proudly upped their game in support of the winning comedy duo. Whether wreaking accidental havoc as a two-man band, doing battle against one another as millionaire and butler, or even becoming grave robbers for a mad scientist, Laurel and Hardy prove in their second year that they have what it takes to not only win over audiences in the twilight of the silent era, but generate enough momentum to make a successful transition to “talkies” in 1929.
Singin' in the Rain
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.
The Gold Rush
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
You Can't Take It with You
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
Escape
An American goes to pre-war Germany to find his mother and discovers her in a concentration camp. With the help of an American-born widowed countess he seeks to engineer her escape.
Perfect Day
Two families embark on a pleasant Sunday picnic but manage to run into a variety of issues with their temperamental automobile. Each incident requires repeated exits and reboardings by Laurel, Hardy, their wives and grouchy, gout-ridden Uncle Edgar.
A Feather in Her Hat
After the woman who raised him claims he's not her son, Richard searches for clues about his identity. Urged on by his mentor, Capt. Randolph Courtney, Richard focuses on Julia Trent Anders, a middle-aged actress who just might be his real mother. But soon, Richard begins to fall for Julia's stepdaughter. Amidst the upheaval, Richard schemes to return Julia to the stage -- but he's in for another big surprise.
The Johnstown Flood
A dramatic recreation of the Johnstown Flood of 1889.
Their Purple Moment
The boys sneak out for a night on the town, unaware that Stan's wife has switched her grocery coupons for Stan's secret stash of mad money. The boys run up a huge tab treating a couple of girls to dinner at a snazzy nightclub and much trouble ensues.
The White Cliffs of Dover
American Susan travels with her father to England for a vacation. Invited to a society ball, Susan meets Sir John Ashwood and marries him after a whirlwind romance. However, she never quite adjusts to life as a new member of the British gentry. At the outbreak of World War I, John is sent to the trenches and never returns. When her son goes off to fight in World War II, Susan fears the same tragic fate may befall him too.
Filmography
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Shooting Gallery Proprietor (uncredited)
as Audience Member (uncredited)
as Fanny Vandercoop
as Sally Hampton (uncredited)
as Blonde Woman (uncredited)
as Customer (Uncredited)
as Wife (uncredited)
as Bridesmaid (uncredited)
as Woman Waiting for 3 Hours (Uncredited)
as Katie, the cook
as Beer Garden Waitress (uncredited)
as Woman (uncredited)
as Pub Singer
as Singer
as Barmaid (uncredited)
as Barmaid
as Dolores Deslys (uncredited)
as Barmaid (uncredited)
as Frances - Barmaid McGinnis Flirts With
as Kay
as Miss Deslys
as Apartment House Tenant (uncredited)
as Mrs. Hardy
as The Crying Wife (uncredited)
as Poldi
as Kelly's girlfriend
as Mrs. Hardy (uncredited)
as Mr. Pincher's Girlfriend
as Mrs. Phipps
as Big Bill's girl
as Skater (uncredited)
as Landlord's wife
as Big Bertha
as Dance Hall Queen (uncredited)
as Mitzi (as Kay de Lys)
as Georgia's Friend (uncredited)
as Mrs. Stutts