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Emma Dunn

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emma Dunn (26 February 1875 – 14 December 1966) was an English character actress on the stage and in motion pictures. Emma Dunn appeared onstage in her early teens, graduating to the London stage for several years and later became a noted Broadway actress
Born: Tue, Feb 24 1874
Birthplace: Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Dec 14 1966
Emma Dunn is 92 years old
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Poster of The Son of Frankenstein
The Son of Frankenstein
Emma Dunn was 90 in The Son of Frankenstein as 'Amelia the housekeeper (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of The Woman in White
The Woman in White
Emma Dunn was 74 in The Woman in White as 'Mrs. Vesey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1948
Poster of Mourning Becomes Electra
Mourning Becomes Electra
Emma Dunn was 73 in Mourning Becomes Electra as 'Mrs. Borden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1947
Poster of Life with Father
Life with Father
Emma Dunn was 73 in Life with Father as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1947
Poster of The Hoodlum Saint
The Hoodlum Saint
Emma Dunn was 72 in The Hoodlum Saint as 'Maggie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1946
Poster of My Buddy
My Buddy
Emma Dunn was 70 in My Buddy as 'Mary Ballinger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1944
Poster of Are These Our Parents?
Are These Our Parents?
Emma Dunn was 70 in Are These Our Parents? as 'Ma Henderson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1944
Poster of It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow
Emma Dunn was 70 in It Happened Tomorrow as 'Mrs. Keaver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1944
Poster of The Bridge of San Luis Rey
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
Emma Dunn was 69 in The Bridge of San Luis Rey as 'Doña Mercedes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1944
Poster of Minesweeper
Minesweeper
Emma Dunn was 69 in Minesweeper as 'Mom Smith'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1943
Poster of Hoosier Holiday
Hoosier Holiday
Emma Dunn was 69 in Hoosier Holiday as 'Molly Baker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1943
Poster of I Married a Witch
I Married a Witch
Emma Dunn was 68 in I Married a Witch as 'Wife of Justice of the Peace (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of The Talk of the Town
The Talk of the Town
Emma Dunn was 68 in The Talk of the Town as 'Mrs. Shelley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1942
Poster of The Postman Didn't Ring
The Postman Didn't Ring
Emma Dunn was 68 in The Postman Didn't Ring as 'Martha Carter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1942
Poster of The Mad Martindales
The Mad Martindales
Emma Dunn was 68 in The Mad Martindales as 'Agnes'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1942
Poster of Babes on Broadway
Babes on Broadway
Emma Dunn was 67 in Babes on Broadway as 'Mrs. Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of Rise and Shine
Rise and Shine
Emma Dunn was 67 in Rise and Shine as 'Mrs. Murray'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1941
Poster of Ladies in Retirement
Ladies in Retirement
Emma Dunn was 67 in Ladies in Retirement as 'Sister Theresa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 1941
Poster of Scattergood Meets Broadway
Scattergood Meets Broadway
Emma Dunn was 67 in Scattergood Meets Broadway as 'Mirandy Baines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1941
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day
Emma Dunn was 67 in Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1941
Poster of Scattergood Pulls the Strings
Scattergood Pulls the Strings
Emma Dunn was 67 in Scattergood Pulls the Strings as 'Mirandy Baines'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1941
Poster of The Penalty
The Penalty
Emma Dunn was 67 in The Penalty as ''Ma' McCormick'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1941
Poster of The Monster and the Girl
The Monster and the Girl
Emma Dunn was 67 in The Monster and the Girl as 'Aunt Della (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1941
Poster of Scattergood Baines
Scattergood Baines
Emma Dunn was 66 in Scattergood Baines as 'Mirandy Baines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Emma Dunn was 66 in Mr. & Mrs. Smith as 'Martha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1941
Poster of The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator
Emma Dunn was 66 in The Great Dictator as 'Mrs. Jaeckel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Dr. Kildare Goes Home
Emma Dunn was 66 in Dr. Kildare Goes Home as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1940
Poster of Dance, Girl, Dance
Dance, Girl, Dance
Emma Dunn was 66 in Dance, Girl, Dance as 'Mrs. Simpson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of One Crowded Night
One Crowded Night
Emma Dunn was 66 in One Crowded Night as 'Ma Matthews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1940
Poster of You Can't Fool Your Wife
You Can't Fool Your Wife
Emma Dunn was 66 in You Can't Fool Your Wife as 'Mother Fields'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 21 1940
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case
Emma Dunn was 66 in Dr. Kildare's Strange Case as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1940
Poster of Half a Sinner
Half a Sinner
Emma Dunn was 66 in Half a Sinner as 'Granny Gladden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1940
Poster of Little Orvie
Little Orvie
Emma Dunn was 66 in Little Orvie as 'Mrs. Welty'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 1940
Poster of High School
High School
Emma Dunn was 65 in High School as 'Mrs. O'Neill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1940
Poster of The Llano Kid
The Llano Kid
Emma Dunn was 65 in The Llano Kid as 'Doña Teresa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1939
Poster of The Secret of Dr. Kildare
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
Emma Dunn was 65 in The Secret of Dr. Kildare as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1939
Poster of Hero for a Day
Hero for a Day
Emma Dunn was 65 in Hero for a Day as 'Emmy "Moms" Higgins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1939
Poster of Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die
Emma Dunn was 65 in Each Dawn I Die as 'Mrs. Ross'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1939
Poster of Calling Dr. Kildare
Calling Dr. Kildare
Emma Dunn was 65 in Calling Dr. Kildare as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1939
Poster of Son of Frankenstein
Son of Frankenstein
Emma Dunn was 64 in Son of Frankenstein as 'Amelia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1939
Poster of The Duke of West Point
The Duke of West Point
Emma Dunn was 64 in The Duke of West Point as 'Jack's Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 29 1938
Poster of The Cowboy and the Lady
The Cowboy and the Lady
Emma Dunn was 64 in The Cowboy and the Lady as 'Ma Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 1938
Poster of Thanks for the Memory
Thanks for the Memory
Emma Dunn was 64 in Thanks for the Memory as 'Mrs. Platt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1938
Poster of Young Dr. Kildare
Young Dr. Kildare
Emma Dunn was 64 in Young Dr. Kildare as 'Mrs. Martha Kildare'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1938
Poster of Three Loves Has Nancy
Three Loves Has Nancy
Emma Dunn was 64 in Three Loves Has Nancy as 'Mrs. Briggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1938
Poster of Cowboy from Brooklyn
Cowboy from Brooklyn
Emma Dunn was 64 in Cowboy from Brooklyn as 'Ma Hardy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1938
Poster of Lord Jeff
Lord Jeff
Emma Dunn was 64 in Lord Jeff as 'Mrs. Briggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1938
Poster of Madame X
Madame X
Emma Dunn was 63 in Madame X as 'Rose, Fleuriot's Houskeeper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1937
Poster of Varsity Show
Varsity Show
Emma Dunn was 63 in Varsity Show as 'Mrs. Smith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1937
Poster of Hideaway
Hideaway
Emma Dunn was 63 in Hideaway as 'Emma Peterson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1937
Poster of The Emperor's Candlesticks
The Emperor's Candlesticks
Emma Dunn was 63 in The Emperor's Candlesticks as 'Anna - Olga's Housekeeper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1937
Poster of Waikiki Wedding
Waikiki Wedding
Emma Dunn was 63 in Waikiki Wedding as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1937
Poster of Circus Girl
Circus Girl
Emma Dunn was 63 in Circus Girl as 'Molly'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1937
Poster of When You're in Love
When You're in Love
Emma Dunn was 62 in When You're in Love as 'Mrs. Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937
Poster of Second Wife
Second Wife
Emma Dunn was 62 in Second Wife as 'Mrs. Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1936
Poster of The Harvester
The Harvester
Emma Dunn was 62 in The Harvester as 'Granny Moreland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1936
Poster of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Emma Dunn was 62 in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as 'Mrs. Meredith (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1936
Poster of Another Face
Another Face
Emma Dunn was 61 in Another Face as 'Sheila's Mother (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1935
Poster of Seven Keys to Baldpate
Seven Keys to Baldpate
Emma Dunn was 61 in Seven Keys to Baldpate as 'Mrs. Quimby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1935
Poster of This Is the Life
This Is the Life
Emma Dunn was 61 in This Is the Life as 'Mrs. Davis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 07 1935
Poster of Little Big Shot
Little Big Shot
Emma Dunn was 61 in Little Big Shot as 'Orphanage Matron'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1935
Poster of The Keeper of the Bees
The Keeper of the Bees
Emma Dunn was 61 in The Keeper of the Bees as 'Margaret Campbell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1935
Poster of Ladies Crave Excitement
Ladies Crave Excitement
Emma Dunn was 61 in Ladies Crave Excitement as 'Mrs. Phelan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1935
Poster of The Glass Key
The Glass Key
Emma Dunn was 61 in The Glass Key as ''Mom' Madvig'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1935
Poster of George White's 1935 Scandals
George White's 1935 Scandals
Emma Dunn was 61 in George White's 1935 Scandals as 'Aunt Jane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1935
Poster of Flirtation
Flirtation
Emma Dunn was 60 in Flirtation as 'Mrs. Poole'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1934
Poster of Dr. Monica
Dr. Monica
Emma Dunn was 60 in Dr. Monica as 'Mrs. Monahan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 23 1934
Poster of The Quitter
The Quitter
Emma Dunn was 59 in The Quitter as 'Cordelia Tilford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1934
Poster of Dark Hazard
Dark Hazard
Emma Dunn was 59 in Dark Hazard as 'Mrs. Mayhew'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1934
Poster of A Man of Sentiment
A Man of Sentiment
Emma Dunn was 59 in A Man of Sentiment as 'Mrs. John Russell Sr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of It's Great to Be Alive
It's Great to Be Alive
Emma Dunn was 59 in It's Great to Be Alive as 'Mrs. Wilton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 1933
Poster of Elmer, the Great
Elmer, the Great
Emma Dunn was 59 in Elmer, the Great as 'Mrs. Kane'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1933
Poster of Private Jones
Private Jones
Emma Dunn was 59 in Private Jones as 'Mrs. Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1933
Poster of Grand Slam
Grand Slam
Emma Dunn was 58 in Grand Slam as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1933
Poster of Hard to Handle
Hard to Handle
Emma Dunn was 58 in Hard to Handle as 'Mrs. Hawks (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1933
Poster of Blessed Event
Blessed Event
Emma Dunn was 58 in Blessed Event as 'Mrs. Roberts'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932
Poster of Letty Lynton
Letty Lynton
Emma Dunn was 58 in Letty Lynton as 'Mrs. Darrow'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1932
Poster of It's Tough to Be Famous
It's Tough to Be Famous
Emma Dunn was 58 in It's Tough to Be Famous as ''Moms' McClenahan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1932
Poster of The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
Emma Dunn was 58 in The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood as 'Mrs. Sarah Cohen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1932
Poster of The Wet Parade
The Wet Parade
Emma Dunn was 58 in The Wet Parade as 'Mrs. Chilcote'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1932
Poster of Hell's House
Hell's House
Emma Dunn was 57 in Hell's House as 'Emma Clark'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1932
Poster of Broken Lullaby
Broken Lullaby
Emma Dunn was 57 in Broken Lullaby as 'Frau Miller'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 19 1932
Poster of Under Eighteen
Under Eighteen
Emma Dunn was 57 in Under Eighteen as 'Mrs. Evans (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1932
Poster of Compromised
Compromised
Emma Dunn was 57 in Compromised as 'Mrs. Squires'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1931
Poster of The Guilty Generation
The Guilty Generation
Emma Dunn was 57 in The Guilty Generation as 'Nina Palmero'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1931
Poster of Morals for Women
Morals for Women
Emma Dunn was 57 in Morals for Women as 'Mrs. Hutson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 1931
Poster of Bad Company
Bad Company
Emma Dunn was 57 in Bad Company as 'Emma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1931
Poster of This Modern Age
This Modern Age
Emma Dunn was 57 in This Modern Age as 'Margaret Blake'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 1931
Poster of Too Young to Marry
Too Young to Marry
Emma Dunn was 57 in Too Young to Marry as 'Mrs. Bumpstead'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1931
Poster of The Bad Sister
The Bad Sister
Emma Dunn was 57 in The Bad Sister as 'Mrs. Madison'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1931
Poster of The Prodigal
The Prodigal
Emma Dunn was 56 in The Prodigal as 'Mrs. Farraday'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1931
Poster of Manslaughter
Manslaughter
Emma Dunn was 56 in Manslaughter as 'Miss Bennett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 22 1930
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Emma Dunn was 56 in The Texan as 'Señora Doña Marguerita Ibarra'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1930
Poster of Side Street
Side Street
Emma Dunn was 55 in Side Street as 'Nora O'Farrell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1929
Poster of Pied Piper Malone
Pied Piper Malone
Emma Dunn was 49 in Pied Piper Malone as 'Mother Malone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1924
Poster of Mother
Mother
Emma Dunn was 40 in Mother as 'Mrs. Wetherell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1914

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