Ethyl May Halls was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Thou Shalt Not Kill,” “Heroes of the Saddle,” and “Katie Did It.” She began her career in film with Biograph and was recognized on stage as a “Floradora Girl.”
Personal and Family Life
Born on November 20, 1882, in California, USA, Ethyl May Halls had a successful acting career. She was married to Frank Layton Halls until his death on September 6, 1937. Halls worked alongside notable actors like Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and enjoyed a stint in the stage play “The Man Who Came to Dinner.”
Death and Legacy
Ethyl May Halls passed away on September 16, 1967, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. Her contributions to cinema and theater continue to be remembered, particularly for her early work in the film industry and her notable stage presence.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Honeymoon in Bali | 1939-09-29 | Gail’s Maid (uncredited) |
| Prison Farm | 1938-06-17 | Matron |
| The Way of All Flesh | 1940-07-05 | Mother |
| Our Leading Citizen | 1939-08-23 | Member |
| Reckless Age | 1944-08-01 | Small Town Woman |
| Take One False Step | 1949-08-14 | Woman at Window (uncredited) |
| A Tree Grows in Brooklyn | 1945-02-28 | Undetermined (uncredited) |
| Kitty | 1945-10-16 | Cockney Woman (uncredited) |
| Heroes of the Saddle | 1940-12-01 | Miss Dobbs |
| A Double Life | 1947-12-25 | |
| Lady on a Train | 1945-08-03 | |
| The Night Runner | 1957-04-02 | Elderly Woman (uncredited) |
| Hazard | 1948-05-28 | Blowsy Woman in Hotel (uncredited) |
| Father Knows Best | 1954-10-03 |