Heather Thatcher

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Heather Thatcher (3 September 1896 – 15 February 1987) was an English actress in theatre and films. She was from London. The Plaything (1929), produced by Castleton Knight and Elstree Studios, begins as a silent film. It develops into an audible film which is recorded in good quality for its time. The theme concerns a Highland laird who falls in love with a hedonistic London heiress. Thatcher plays a prominent role as Martyn Bennett. In 1931 she visited Hollywood while attending the wedding of James Gleason. As a star of English comedy, she was being compared to Marilyn Miller, Thatcher wore a monocle to the marriage ceremony. In the autumn of 1931 she was invited to a reception following the premiere of Strictly Dishonorable (1931), at the Carthay Circle Theatre. Among her friends in films were Anthony Bushell and Zelma O'Neal. Thatcher was signed by MGM in February 1932. She was given a feature role in But The Flesh Is Weak (1932). The film stars Robert Montgomery and is directed by Jack Conway. The film was adapted from a British stage production which showcased Novello. Thatcher was praised for her performance. German actress, Nora Greg…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Gaslight (1944) — Lady Dalroy
2. Man Hunt (1941) — Lady Alice Risborough
3. Beau Geste (1939) — Lady Patricia Brandon
4. Anna Karenina (1948) — Countess Lydia Ivanova
5. The Undying Monster (1942) — Conita 'Christy' Christopher
6. Above Suspicion (1943) — English Girl Dancing with Richard (Uncredited)
7. The Private Life of Don Juan (1934) — Anna Dora, an Actress as Actresses Go
8. Journey for Margaret (1942) — Mrs. Harris
9. This Above All (1942) — Nurse
10. Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake (1942) — Maggie Martin
11. If I Were King (1938) — The Queen
12. The Deep Blue Sea (1955) — Lady Dawson
13. Encore (1951) — Eva Barrett
14. The Thirteenth Chair (1937) — Mary Eastwood
15. Girls' School (1938) — Miss Brackett
16. Duel in the Jungle (1954) — Lady on the Niagara
17. Will Any Gentleman...? (1953) — Mrs Whittle
18. We Were Dancing (1942) — Mrs. Tyler-Blane
19. Fools for Scandal (1938) — Lady Potter-Porter
20. The Hour of 13 (1952) — Mrs. Chumley Orr
21. Tovarich (1937) — Lady Kartegann
22. Dear Mr. Prohack (1949) — Lady Maslam
23. Josephine and Men (1955) — May Luton
24. Father's Doing Fine (1952) — Lady Buckering
25. But the Flesh Is Weak (1932) — Lady Joan Culver
26. A Warm Corner (1930) — Mimi
27. Mama Steps Out (1937) — Nadine Wentworth
28. Loyalties (1933) — Margaret Orme
29. Trottie True (1949) — Angela Platt Brown
30. The First Men in the Moon (1919) — Susan
31. The Dictator (1935) — Lady of the Court
32. It's a Boy (1934) — Anita Gunn
33. Comets (1930) — Herself
34. Family Affairs (1949) — Linda
35. Stepping Stones (1931)
36. The Plaything (1929) — Martyn Bennett