Grace Bradley was an American actress who is best known for her roles in films such as The Cat’s-Paw, Brooklyn Orchid, and Six of a Kind. She was born on September 21, 1913, in Brooklyn, New York City, and became known for her appearances in various “B” films.
Personal and Family Life
Grace Bradley was married to William Boyd on June 5, 1937, after a brief courtship. She had been a fan of Boyd since childhood and fondly referred to him as her “Prince Charming.” The couple remained married for 35 years until Boyd’s death in 1972. They did not have children, but Boyd had one child from a previous marriage.
Career
Grace began her career as a concert pianist, performing at Carnegie Hall at age 15. Eventually, she transitioned into acting and became known for playing assertive female roles in numerous films. Her early work included singing and dancing in Broadway musicals and her film debut in Too Much Harmony (1933). During her career, she often portrayed characters with names like Goldie, Trixie, and Flossie in various productions.
Death and Legacy
Grace Bradley passed away on her 97th birthday, September 21, 2010, in Dana Point, California. She was laid to rest next to her husband at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. Throughout her later years, she was actively involved in volunteer work and continued to preserve her husband’s legacy, fighting for the rights to his film character “Hopalong Cassidy.”
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Cat’s-Paw | 1934-08-07 | Dolores Doce |
| Brooklyn Orchid | 1942-01-31 | Sadie McGuerin |
| Six of a Kind | 1934-02-09 | Goldie |
| The Invisible Killer | 1939-11-14 | Sue Walker |
| Sitting on the Moon | 1936-09-11 | Polly Blair |
| The McGuerins from Brooklyn | 1942-12-31 | Sadie McGuerin |
| Larceny on the Air | 1937-01-11 | Jean Sterling |
| Taxi, Mister | 1943-04-16 | Sadie McGuerin aka O’Brien |
| Anything Goes | 1936-01-24 | Bonnie LeTour |
| O.H.M.S. | 1937-01-01 | Jean Burdett |
| Sign of the Wolf | 1941-03-25 | Judy Weston |
| Two-Fisted | 1935-10-03 | Marie |
| Wake Up and Live | 1937-08-23 | Jean Roberts |
| 13 Hours by Air | 1936-04-30 | Trixie La Brey |
| It’s All Yours | 1937-09-01 | Constance Marlowe |
| The Gilded Lily | 1935-01-25 | Daisy |
| Stolen Harmony | 1935-04-20 | Jean Loring |
| Girl Without a Room | 1933-12-08 | Nada |
| Come On, Marines! | 1934-03-23 | JoJo La Verne |
| The Big Broadcast of 1938 | 1938-02-11 | Grace Fielding |
| Too Much Harmony | 1933-09-23 | Verne La Mond |
| Romance on the Run | 1938-05-11 | Lily Lamont |
| Old Man Rhythm | 1935-08-02 | Marion Beecher |
| Rose of the Rancho | 1936-01-09 | Flossie |
| Redhead | 1934-10-31 | Dale Carter |
| Tip Tap Toe | 1932-10-21 | Salesgirl |
| She Made Her Bed | 1934-04-26 | Eve Richards |
| Don’t Turn ’em Loose | 1936-09-18 | Grace Forbes |
| Roaring Timber | 1937-07-03 | Kay MacKinley |
| The Hard-Boiled Canary | 1941-06-08 | Madie Duvalie |
| Dangerous Waters | 1936-02-10 | Joan Marlowe |
| The Way to Love | 1933-10-20 | Sunburned Lady |
| F-Man | 1936-05-02 | Evelyn |