Adrianne Allen was an American actress, known for her roles in films such as Black Coffee, Merrily We Go to Hell, and The Final Test.
Personal and Family Life
Born Gladys Ruth Allen on February 7, 1907, in Manchester, England, she eventually moved to the United States. Adrianne was married to Raymond Massey from 1929 to 1939, and they had two children: Daniel Massey and Anna Massey. After her divorce, she married her divorce lawyer, William Dwight Whitney, in 1939, and they remained together until his death in 1973.
Death and Legacy
Adrianne Allen passed away on September 14, 1993, in Montreux, Switzerland, after battling cancer. She left behind a lasting legacy as the mother of two accomplished actors and contributed to the film industry through her various roles in classic movies.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Black Coffee | 1931-08-24 | Lucia Amory |
| Merrily We Go to Hell | 1932-06-10 | Claire Hempstead |
| The Final Test | 1953-04-09 | Aunt Ethel |
| Meet Mr. Malcolm | 1954-01-01 | Mrs. Durant |
| Bond Street | 1948-05-12 | Mrs. Taverner |
| The Night of June 13 | 1932-09-17 | Elna Curry |
| The Stronger Sex | 1931-02-26 | Mary Thorpe |
| The October Man | 1947-08-28 | Joyce Carden |
| Vote for Huggett | 1949-02-01 | Mrs. Mildred Hall |
| Loose Ends | 1930-05-22 | Brenda Fallon |
| The Woman Between | 1931-01-22 | Lady Pamela |