Mae Clarke
Acting
Biography
Mae Clarke (born Violet Mary Klotz; August 16, 1910 – April 29, 1992) was an American stage, screen, and television actress. She is best known for being the recipient of Jimmy Cagney's half grapefruit in 'The Public Enemy' and for her role in 'Frankenstein'.
Born: August 16, 1910
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
The Impatient Maiden
A maid's dream comes true but are not quite what she expected.
James Cagney: Top of the World
Michael J. Fox hosts this documentary featuring film clips and rare behind-the-scenes footage that traces superstar James Cagney's rise to the top.
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.
Perry Mason
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
Frankenstein
Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.
The Ford Television Theatre
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
Batman
Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
The Public Enemy
Two young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, rise up from their poverty-stricken slum life to become petty thieves, bootleggers and cold-blooded killers. But with street notoriety and newfound wealth, the duo feels the heat from the cops and rival gangsters both. Despite his ruthless criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually pull him away.
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
A naive traveler in Laredo gets involved in a poker game between the richest men in the area, jeopardizing all the money he has saved for the purpose of settling with his wife and child in San Antonio.
The Catered Affair
An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Old Woman (uncredited)
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Mrs. Craig
as Lady
as Woman on Train (uncredited)
as Mrs. Robbins
as Switchboard Opr. #2
as Mrs. Vanders
as Jane Kesh
as Saleswoman (uncredited)
as Minikah
as Myrtle
as Mable Phillips
as Mabel Baughman (uncredited)
as Sally Roweday
as Mrs. McCoy
as Nurse Odell
as Matron Saunders
as Mrs. Miller
as Mrs. Martin
as Adele Miller
as Rose Dervin
as Mother Superior
as Grace Summers
as Miss Peach
as Mrs. Jones
as Mrs. Jane Tarleton
as Golfer (uncredited)
as Miss LaValle (uncredited)
as Hairdresser (uncredited)
as Stella's Friend (uncredited)
as Mother On Train (uncredited)
as Receptionist (uncredited)
as Glenda Thomas
as Woman (uncredited)
as Telephone Operator #1 (uncredited)
as Nurse
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
as Betty (uncredited)
as Clubwoman (uncredited)
as Mrs. Adams (uncredited)
as Counter Lady (uncredited)
as Casualty Company Secretary (uncredited)
as Glenda Thomas
as Kate Diamond
as Kay Cameron
as Dorothy Gram
as Molly
as Ens. Kirk (uncredited)
as Receptionist
as Lavara
as Verna Bales
as Gwen
as Gail Halliday
as Joan Manning
as Linda Lawrence
as Mary Jo Allen
as Janet Henry
as Betty Prentice
as Constance Jordan
as Carol Vincent
as Judith Martin
as Laura Grant
as Martha Allen
as Daphne Flowers
as Pat Rockland
as Jane Turner
as Satin
as Myra
as Mimi Montagne
as Jane Chase
as Mary Gimlet / Mary Wright
as Mary
as Sylvia
as Gwen Parker
as Elizabeth (edited from "Frankenstein")
as Claire Gordon
as Ruth Taylor
as Ruth Robbins
as Anne Woodman
as Gladys Kane
as Elizabeth
as Myra Deauville
as Marcia Cameron
as Kitty (uncredited)
as Molly
as Helen Gordon / Helen Harding
as Bertha Quinlan
as Jackie Lee
as Lily Clark
as Alice Reeder