Poppy Wilde
Acting
Biography
Poppy Wilde was born on December 5, 1914 in Oakland, California, USA as Ruby Stella Wall. She was an actress, known for Gold Diggers in Paris (1938). She died on August 1, 2000 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA.
Born: December 5, 1914
Place of Birth: Oakland, California, USA
Known For
Angels with Dirty Faces
Childhood chums Rocky Sullivan and Jerry Connelly grow up on opposite sides of the fence: Rocky matures into a prominent gangster, while Jerry becomes a priest, tending to the needs of his old tenement neighborhood.
Hoi Polloi
A professor bets that he can turn the stooges into gentlemen. After many attempts to teach them etiquette, he brings them to a fancy society party. The stooges' new found manners don't last very long, and the party quickly degenerates. By the end, the other guests have adopted stooge-like behavior and the stooges leave as gentlemen.
Old Acquaintance
Two writers, friends since childhood, fight over their books and lives.
Yankee Doodle Dandy
A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.
Hide-Out
Wounded criminal Lucky Wilson takes refuge in a small Connecticut farm. He falls in love with the farmer's daughter who at first is unaware of his criminal record. Lucky is fully prepared to shoot his way out when the cops come calling, but he is softened by the daughter's affections.
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.
Road to Morocco
Two carefree castaways on a desert shore find an Arabian Nights city, where they compete for the luscious Princess Shalmar.
Hired Wife
Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses.
Week-End in Havana
A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception of Nan Spencer, a department store salesgirl who wants her vacation now, not later. Jay is instructed to take Nan to Havana, set her up in the best hotel, and keep her entertained. She visits a nightclub where the star attraction is Rosita Rivas and meets Rosita's worthless manager, Monte Blanca, who makes a play for her. Trouble also comes in the form of Jay's fiancée, Terry McCracken, when a romance develops between Nan and Jay.
All the World's a Stooge
The stooges are window washers who lose their jobs after Moe impersonates the dentist in whose office they were cleaning. On the run, they are hired by a millionaire to pose as children. It seems the man's wife wants to adopt some refugees to impress her society friends. Moe is Johnny, Curly is Frankie and Larry is Mabel. Everything goes fairly well as the lady shows off the stooges to her friends, but they finally irritate her husband so much that he goes after them with an ax.
Filmography
as Saloon Girl (uncredited)
as Patron at Garden Center Club (uncredited)
as Brunette Chorus Girl (uncredited)
as Handmaiden (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Chorus Girl for 'Little Johnny Jones' Number (uncredited)
as Well-Dressed Woman in Bar (uncredited)
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
as Mannequin
as Party Guest
as Roulette Player
as Aloha Club Girl
as Party Guest
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Society Girl
as Minor Role
as Model
as Night Club Patron (uncredited)
as Hungarian Girl at Maxim's (Uncredited)
as Club Patron (uncredited)
as Swan Club Patron
as Assistant Surgeon (uncredited)
as Mail Order Bride
as One of Petroff's Girlfriends
as Guest with Grand Duke (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron
as Girl at Gaming Table
as Golddigger
as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
as Parisian Party Guest (uncredited)
as Aladdin Shaver Saleswoman (uncredited)
as Starlet
as Member of Girls Band
as Cafe Patron
as Nightclub Patron
as Showgirl (uncredited)
as Woman with Cigar Smoker (uncredited)
as Race Track Spectator / Passerby
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)