Dorothy Patrick was a Canadian-born American actress who is best known for her roles in Come to the Stable, Tarnished, and Destination Big House. She was born on June 3, 1921, in St-Boniface, Manitoba, and passed away on May 31, 1987, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Dorothy Patrick was born to R.E. Davis, a Canadian conductor. Throughout her life, she was married three times, first to Joseph Lynn Patrick, with whom she had two children. She later married J. Hugh Davis in 1955, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1963. Her final marriage was to Harold Hammerman in 1976, lasting until her death in 1987.
Career Highlights
Dorothy started her career as a model for Powers and became known as “the Chesterfield Girl.” She gained recognition as an actress in the late 1940s and became an MGM starlet after being discovered by a talent scout. She won the Jesse Lasky Gateway to Hollywood contest in the 1940s, paving the way for her acting career.
Death and Legacy
Dorothy Patrick passed away on May 31, 1987, from a heart attack in Los Angeles, California. Throughout her career, she made significant contributions to the film industry, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actress admired for her roles in various films. Her work continues to be remembered by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| House by the River | 1950-03-25 | Emily Gaunt |
| Follow Me Quietly | 1949-07-07 | Ann Gorman |
| High Wall | 1947-12-17 | Helen Kenet |
| 711 Ocean Drive | 1950-07-01 | Trudy Maxwell |
| Violent Saturday | 1955-04-01 | Helen Martin |
| New Orleans | 1947-04-18 | Miralee Smith |
| Tarnished | 1950-02-28 | Lou Jellison |
| Come to the Stable | 1949-07-27 | Kitty |
| The Mighty McGurk | 1947-01-02 | Caroline Glenson |
| Federal Agent at Large | 1950-03-12 | Solitare |
| Destination Big House | 1950-06-01 | Janet Brooks |
| Las Vegas Shakedown | 1955-05-15 | Dorothy Reid |
| Lonely Heart Bandits | 1950-08-29 | Louise Curtis |
| The Blonde Bandit | 1949-12-22 | Gloria Dell |
| The Big Gusher | 1951-07-01 | Betsy Abbott |
| Boys’ Ranch | 1946-07-18 | Susan Walker |
| Desert Passage | 1952-05-29 | Roxie Van Zelt |
| The View from Pompey’s Head | 1955-11-04 | Meg Page |
| Till the Clouds Roll By | 1946-12-05 | Eva Kern |
| Under Mexicali Stars | 1950-11-20 | Madeline Wellington |
| Alias a Gentleman | 1948-02-03 | Elaine Carter |
| Thunder Pass | 1954-09-20 | Murdock |
| Savage Frontier | 1953-05-15 | Elizabeth Webb |
| Road Agent | 1952-03-29 | Sally Clayton |
| Torch Song | 1953-10-01 | Martha |
| The Outlaw Stallion | 1954-07-03 | Mary Saunders |
| The Peacemaker | 1956-11-01 | Edith Sawyer |
| Man of Conflict | 1953-11-04 | Betty Coughlin |
| Tangier Incident | 1953-02-01 | Nadine |
| For Your Convenience | 1939-05-20 | Model (uncredited) |
| Belle of Old Mexico | 1950-03-01 | Deborah Chatfield |
| I’ll See You in My Dreams | 1951-12-06 | Chorine (uncredited) |
| Singin’ in the Rain | 1952-04-09 | Usherette (uncredited) |
| Retreat, Hell! | 1952-02-17 | Eve O’Grady |
| The Bad and the Beautiful | 1952-12-25 | Arlene (uncredited) |
| Battle Zone | 1952-10-26 | Danny’s Girl (uncredited) |