Catherine Doucet was an American actress known for her roles in “These Three,” “Miss Lulu Bett,” and “Poppy.” She was recognized for her work in theater and film during her career, earning acclaim for her comedic performances.
Personal and Family Life
Born Sarah Catherine Green on June 20, 1875, in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Joshua E. Green and Clarinda Provost. Catherine was married to actor Paul Doucet from January 1918 until his death in October 1928. Before becoming an actress, she worked as a school teacher and began her stage career in 1906 with the production ‘Brown of Harvard’.
Career
Catherine Doucet started her acting career under the name Catherine Calhoun before adopting her husband’s surname in 1920. She gained fame primarily in comedy roles, with notable performances in ‘Miss Lulu Bett’ and as Ma Potter in ‘The Potters’. Her breakout film role was as Lily Mortar in ‘These Three’ (1936), which established her as a prominent character actress in Hollywood.
Death and Legacy
Catherine Doucet passed away on June 24, 1958, in New York City. She left behind a legacy of memorable performances in both theater and films, frequently portraying strong matriarchal characters. Her work remains celebrated, particularly for her role as a foil to other famous actors of her time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| It Started with Eve | 1941-09-26 | Mrs. Pennington |
| Poppy | 1936-06-17 | Maggi Tubbs DePuizzi |
| When You’re in Love | 1937-02-12 | Jane Summers |
| These Three | 1936-03-18 | Lily Mortar |
| Family Honeymoon | 1948-12-06 | Mrs. Abercrombie |
| Nothing But the Truth | 1941-10-10 | Mrs. Van Dusen |
| The Longest Night | 1936-10-02 | Mrs. Wilson G. Wilson |
| Age of Indiscretion | 1935-05-10 | Jean Oliver |
| Jim Hanvey, Detective | 1937-04-05 | Adelaide Frost |
| There’s One Born Every Minute | 1942-06-26 | Minerva Twine |
| The Dude Goes West | 1948-05-30 | Grandma Crockett |
| Wake Up and Dream | 1934-10-01 | Madame Rose |
| Man Of The People | 1937-01-27 | Hattie Reid |
| Rendezvous at Midnight | 1935-02-11 | Fernande |
| Eight Bells | 1935-04-10 | Aunt Susan |
| The Golden Arrow | 1936-05-23 | Miss Pommesby |
| Oh, Doctor | 1937-03-31 | Martha Striker |
| Accent on Youth | 1935-08-23 | Eleanor Darling |
| The Party’s Over | 1934-08-30 | Sarah |
| Servants’ Entrance | 1934-09-25 | Anastasia Gnu |
| Hollow Triumph | 1948-08-18 | Mrs. Nielson – Patient (uncredited) |
| As Husbands Go | 1934-01-27 | Emmie Sykes |
| Little Man, What Now? | 1934-06-04 | Mia Pinneberg (as Catharine Doucet) |
| Detective Story | 1951-11-01 | Mrs. Farragut (uncredited) |
| A Daughter of the Sea | 1915-11-22 | Mrs. Rutland |
| A Circus Romance | 1916-01-24 | Zaidee |