Beatrice Curtis was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Shadow, Girls Can Play, and Venus Makes Trouble. Born on September 23, 1901, in New York City, she made a notable impact in the film industry during the 1930s and 1940s.
Personal and Family Life
Beatrice Curtis was born Beatrice Antoinette Zinn to parents Anna Chandler and Jacob Zinn. She had a half-brother, actor Jack Curtis. She was married twice, first to Harry Fox from 1922 to 1934, with whom she had one child, and later to Sammy White from June 1940 until his death in March 1960.
Death and Legacy
Beatrice Curtis passed away on March 26, 1963, in Los Angeles, California. Her contributions to film, particularly in the movies of the 1930s, left a lasting legacy, and she is remembered for her various roles that showcased her talent.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Women in Prison | 1938-03-02 | Prisoner |
| The Shadow | 1937-12-22 | Mrs. Moreno |
| The Spider’s Web | 1938-10-21 | Kate Sands |
| Mandrake the Magician | 1939-05-06 | Rest Home Nurse |
| It Happened in Hollywood | 1937-09-07 | Eleanor – Script Girl |
| The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt | 1939-01-27 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Blind Date | 1934-07-20 | Salesgirl |
| Homicide Bureau | 1939-01-05 | Stewardess |
| Devil’s Playground | 1937-01-24 | Bit Part |
| Let Us Live | 1939-03-29 | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | 1939-10-19 | Paine’s Secretary (uncredited) |
| Good Girls Go to Paris | 1939-06-20 | Waitress (uncredited) |
| You Can’t Take It with You | 1938-09-01 | Neighbor (uncredited) |
| The Lady Objects | 1938-10-12 | Student |
| Girls’ School | 1938-09-30 | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | 1936-04-09 | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Coast Guard | 1939-08-04 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Souls in Pawn | 1940-12-19 | Lois Saunders |
| It Can’t Last Forever | 1937-07-15 | Secretary |
| Don’t Gamble with Love | 1936-02-28 | Secretary |
| The Bee & the Fox | 1929-07-22 | Self |
| Mandrake the Magician | 1940-01-01 | Rest Home Nurse [Chs. 3,10] |
| The Mind Needer | 1938-04-29 | Ben’s Secretary |
| Killer at Large | 1936-10-27 | Shop Girl (uncredited) |
| The Sap Takes a Wrap | 1939-03-10 | Mrs. Hill |
| Calling All Curs | 1939-08-25 | A Nurse (uncredited) |
| Theodora Goes Wild | 1936-11-12 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Girls Can Play | 1937-06-23 | |
| Paid to Dance | 1937-12-11 | Frances Mitchell |
| Am I Having Fun! | 1936-09-17 | Agent’s Secretary |
| Slippery Silks | 1936-12-27 | Sales Clerk (uncredited) |
| Back to the Woods | 1937-05-14 | Charity (uncredited) |