Eula Guy was an American actress, best known for her roles in “Expensive Husbands,” “A Successful Calamity,” and “Over the Hill.” She was known for playing various supporting characters in films during the 1930s and 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Eula Guy was born on January 6, 1894, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Her birth name was Eula Neely Guy. She was married to James Todd from April 12, 1930, until their divorce in 1934. Eula was the daughter of Alexander Duncan Guy and Margaret Luella Neely.
Career
Throughout her career, Eula appeared in many films, focusing on roles such as nurses, maids, and matronly figures. She often played supporting characters that contributed to the stories without being the main focus. In the later years of her career, she took on frumpier character roles that reflected her evolving image as an actress.
Death and Legacy
Eula Guy passed away on December 19, 1960, in Millvale, Pennsylvania, due to pneumonia. Her contributions to the film industry, particularly in the roles she portrayed, are remembered by classic film enthusiasts. While she may not have been a leading star, her work in numerous films left a lasting impression in the entertainment world.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Devil’s Cargo | 1948-04-01 | Mrs. Murphy, landlady |
| Society Girl | 1932-05-29 | Miss Halloway |
| Over the Hill | 1931-11-29 | Minnie, Isaac’s Wife |
| Expensive Husbands | 1937-11-27 | Trommy, Laurine’s Maid |
| Marry the Boss’s Daughter | 1941-11-28 | Miss Simpson |
| Yankee Fakir | 1947-04-01 | Irmatrude Tetley |
| The Glass Alibi | 1946-04-27 | Connie |
| Call of the Forest | 1949-11-18 | Mrs. Joe |
| The Woman of the Town | 1943-12-31 | Mrs. Brown |
| Yellow Sky | 1948-12-24 | Woman Bank Customer (uncredited) |
| Undercurrent | 1946-11-11 | Housekeeper (uncredited) |
| Three Secrets | 1950-10-20 | Matron |
| Young Man with Ideas | 1952-05-02 | Miss Daniels (uncredited) |
| The Rich Are Always with Us | 1932-05-19 | Miss Drake (uncredited) |
| Mystery Street | 1950-06-23 | Mrs. Fischer (uncredited) |
| Everything I Have Is Yours | 1952-10-31 | Emily (Uncredited) |
| Cynthia | 1947-08-29 | Bookkeeper (Uncredited) |
| A Successful Calamity | 1932-09-17 | Jane – the Cook’s Helper |
| Black Angel | 1946-08-02 | Neighbor Lady (Uncredited) |
| Keep Your Powder Dry | 1945-04-01 | WAC (uncredited) |
| Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm | 1932-07-03 | Mrs Simpson |
| The Spider Woman Strikes Back | 1946-03-22 | Molly Cowin |
| Moon Over Her Shoulder | 1941-10-23 | Mrs. Phyllis Bates |
| Elinor Norton | 1934-11-02 | Miss Cooney |
| In the Good Old Summertime | 1949-07-29 | Bird-Like Woman (uncredited) |
| Come to the Stable | 1949-07-27 | Mrs. O’Connor (uncredited) |
| Jimmy the Gent | 1934-03-09 | Emergency Room Nurse (uncredited) |
| High Wall | 1947-12-17 | Miss Vera Mercer (uncredited) |
| Joan of Arc | 1948-12-22 | Woman at Inn (uncredited) |
| Harvey | 1950-12-04 | Mrs. Johnson – Maid (uncredited) |
| Cheaper by the Dozen | 1950-03-31 | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Stars in My Crown | 1950-05-11 | Townswoman (uncredited) |
| The Bride Wore Boots | 1946-06-05 | Mason-Dixon Dames Club Woman (uncredited) |
| Two-Faced Woman | 1941-12-31 | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| The Enforcer | 1951-02-24 |