Wanda Perry
Acting
Biography
Wanda Perry was born Helen Beuscher in Brooklyn, New York, on July 24, 1917, and grew up to be a remarkably beautiful young woman. When she was sixteen, she was named "Miss New York City," and was offered a movie contract by showman Earl Carroll. Helen moved to Hollywood with her parents Wanda and Carl Beuscher.
Born: July 24, 1917
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Known For
The Three Faces of Eve
A doctor treats a woman suffering from multiple personality disorder.
The Snake Pit
Virginia Cunningham is confused upon finding herself in a mental hospital, with no memory of her arrival at the institution. Tormented by delusions and unable to even recognize her husband, Robert, she is treated by Dr. Mark Kik, who is determined to get to the root of her mental illness. As her treatment progresses, flashbacks depict events in Virginia's life that may have contributed to her instability.
Roberta
Football player John Kent tags along as Huck Haines and the Wabash Indianians travel to an engagement in Paris, only to lose it immediately. John and company visit his aunt, owner of a posh fashion house run by her assistant, Stephanie. There they meet the singer Scharwenka (alias Huck's old friend Lizzie), who gets the band a job. Meanwhile, Madame Roberta passes away and leaves the business to John and he goes into partnership with Stephanie.
Death of a Salesman
Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.
The Mating of Millie
Self-sufficient in life and successful in business, prim and proper Millie McGonigle wants just one more thing, a child. When she asks to adopt orphan Tommy Bassett, but learns that she will first have to have a husband, Millie turns to a recently fired bus driver, Doug Andrews. Though he has no interest in marriage, Doug offers to help Millie find a husband by transforming her into a beautiful and exciting woman, one who catches the eye of two eligible bachelors, including the orphanage's president.
Love Crazy
Circumstance, an old flame and a mother-in-law drive a happily married couple to the verge of divorce and insanity.
Call Northside 777
In 1932, a cop is killed and Frank Wiecek sentenced to life. Eleven years later, a newspaper ad by Frank's mother leads Chicago reporter P.J. O'Neal to look into the case. For some time, O'Neal continues to believe Frank guilty. But when he starts to change his mind, he meets increased resistance from authorities unwilling to be proved wrong.
Broadway Melody of 1940
Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the people they lent money to, gives him the name of his partner.
The Man from Colorado
Two friends return home after their discharge from the army after the Civil War. However, one of them has had deep-rooted psychological damage due to his experiences during the war, and as his behavior becomes more erratic--and violent--his friend desperately tries to find a way to help him.
Two Girls on Broadway
Eddie Kerns sells his song to a Broadway producer and also lands a job dancing in the musical. He sends for his dance partner-fiancée Molly Mahoney who brings her younger sister Pat. Upon seeing Molly and Pat dance, the producer picks Pat for the show and gives Molly a job selling cigarettes. A wealthy friend of the producer named "Chat" Chatsworth also has his eye on Pat. Pat is teamed with Eddie in the specialty number as Kerns and Mahoney. Pat and Eddie soon realize that they are in love and must tell Molly. Pat balks at hurting Molly and goes out with Chat who already has five ex-wives. Remake of The Broadway Melody (1929).
Filmography
as Woman in Plaza Hotel (uncredited)
as Nurse (uncredited)
as Narcissus (archive footage)
as Princess Alisha (uncredited)
as Girl (uncredited)
as Wife (uncredited)
as Miss Wilson (uncredited)
as Minor Role
as Ruth (uncredited)
as Lady (uncredited)
as Nurse (uncredited)
as Princess Fatima (uncredited)
as Nurse Pushing Gurney (uncredited)
as Townswoman (uncredited)
as Elevator Girl (uncredited)
as Narcissus (uncredited)
as Chicago Times Telophone Reporter (uncredited)
as Nurse (uncredited)
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Miss White (uncredited)
as Waitress (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
as Marco's Secretary
as Nightclub Woman
as Tenant in Hallway (uncredited)
as Maid (uncredited)
as Bathing Beauty (uncredited)
as Student (uncredited)
as Girl at Party
as Woman at Club (uncredited)
as Girl at Costume Birthday Party (uncredited)
as Girl at Dance (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Bridesmaid (uncredited)
as Minor Role
as Bridesmaid (uncredited)
as Girl (uncredited)
as Chorus (uncredited)
as Girl (uncredited)
as Show Girl
as Guest at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)
as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
as Girl at the Racetrack (uncredited)
as Guest at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)
as Member of Girl's Band (uncredited)
as Ziegfeld Girl (uncredited)
as Factory Worker on Balcony
as Girl on Sailboat (uncredited)
as Girl in Church (Uncredited)
as Showgirl (uncredited)
as Chorine
as Fashion Model (uncredited)
as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
as Cinderella Girl
as Party Girl
as Earl Carroll Girl (uncredited)