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Betty Farrington

Betty Farrington

Actor · Born 1898-05-14 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Betty Farrington (May 14, 1898 – February 3, 1989) was an American character actress active from the 1920s through 1960. Born in Missouri's largest city, Kansas City, Betty Farrington would play mostly supporting and minor roles during her career, although she would occasionally be given a featured or leading part, appearing in almost 100 films during her career. Some of the more notable films she appeared in include: Preston Sturges' The Lady Eve (1941), starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda; 1942's My Favorite Blonde and 1947's My Favorite Brunette, both starring Bob Hope; the classic film noir Double Indemnity (1944), starring Fred MacMurray, Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson; 1944's The Uninvited, starring Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey; Cecil B. Demille's Unconquered (1948), starring Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard; the epic Samson and Delilah (1950), with Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr in the title roles; Father of the Bride (1950), directed by Vincente Minnelli, and starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and Elizabeth Taylor; and Minnelli's 1953 The Band Wagon, starring Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. Her final big screen appearance wou…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Double Indemnity (1944) — Nettie (uncredited)
  2. You Can't Take It with You (1938) — Neighbor (uncredited)
  3. The Lady Eve (1941) — Mother on Ship (uncredited)
  4. Father of the Bride (1950) — Wedding Guest (uncredited)
  5. This Gun for Hire (1942) — Woman on Bridge (uncredited)
  6. Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) — Woman Wanting Seat at Lunch Counter (uncredited)
  7. The Great McGinty (1940) — Bit Role (uncredited)
  8. The Fastest Gun Alive (1956) — Grace Fenwick (uncredited)
  9. Dark Command (1940) — Townswoman
  10. My Favorite Brunette (1947) — Matron (uncredited)
  11. Made for Each Other (1939) — Hospital Cashier (uncredited)
  12. Theodora Goes Wild (1936) — Townswoman (uncredited)
  13. Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) — Assistant Chef (uncredited)
  14. Nocturne (1946) — Woman (uncredited)
  15. The Virginian (1946)
  16. Let Us Live (1939) — Mother Juror (uncredited)
  17. Man Wanted (1932) — New Secretary (Uncredited)
  18. Four Wives (1939) — Nurse (uncredited)
  19. Too Young to Kiss (1951) — Woman (uncredited)
  20. Doctors Don't Tell (1941)
  21. Down to Their Last Yacht (1934) — Mrs. Weems (uncredited)
  22. Night in New Orleans (1942) — Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
  23. The Man Who Lived Twice (1936) — Head Matron (uncredited)
  24. Pacific Blackout (1941) — Dance Club Woman
  25. Money and the Woman (1940) — Mrs. Slocum, Depositor (uncredited)
  26. Stardust on the Sage (1942) — Mrs. Haskins
  27. Friends of Mr. Sweeney (1934) — Chocolate Malt and Chocolate Éclair Diner
  28. The Florentine Dagger (1935) — Frieda (uncredited)
  29. Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944) — Woman (uncredited)
  30. True to Life (1943) — Mrs. Barkow (uncredited)
  31. The Iceman's Ball (1932) — The Hostess
  32. Missing Witnesses (1937) — Minor Role (uncredited)
  33. Florida Special (1936) — Prunella, at the Bar (uncredited)
  34. The Wild Man of Borneo (1941) — Little Lady Buying Soap (uncredited)
  35. Maybe It's Love (1935) — Second Complaining Wife (uncredited)
  36. In Old Missouri (1940) — Socialite
  37. Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President (1939) — Mrs. Smith
  38. Bad Boy (1935) — Wife
  39. Miss Susie Slagle's (1946) — Nurse (uncredited)
  40. Anybody's War (1930) — Camilla