Jeanne Stuart was an American actress, best known for her roles in Kathleen (1937), The Great Defender (1934), and Edgar Wallace’s White Face the Fiend (1932). Born Ivy Sweet on August 13, 1908, in Hampstead, London, England, she made significant contributions to both theater and film.
Personal and Family Life
Jeanne Stuart had a rich personal life. She was married to Baron Eugene de Rothschild from December 21, 1952, until his death in April 1976, and also had a brief marriage to Bernard Docker from April 1933 to January 1935, which ended in divorce. While living in Long Island, New York, she connected with the prominent Rothschild family, further enhancing her social status.
Death and Legacy
Jeanne Stuart passed away on February 12, 2003, in Monte Carlo, Monaco, due to natural causes. Her legacy lives on through her contributions to cinema and theater, where she is remembered for her notable performances and lasting influence in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Holiday | 1938-01-27 | Miss Mayfair |
| The Shadow | 1933-03-02 | Moya Silverton |
| Forget Me Not | 1936-12-01 | Olga Desmond |
| The Mysterious Mr. Davis | 1939-12-01 | Anita Goldenberg |
| The Great Defender | 1934-11-26 | Phyllis Ware |
| Kathleen Mavourneen | 1937-02-01 | Barbara Fitzpatrick |
| The Medicine Man | 1933-01-01 | Flossie |
| Death on the Set | 1935-07-29 | Lady Blanche |
| Old Mother Riley Joins Up | 1939-09-18 | Nurse Wilson |
| Creeping Shadows | 1931-07-28 | Olga Hoyt |
| Mischief | 1931-12-15 | Eleanor Bingham |
| A Safe Affair | 1931-10-19 | Olga Delgaroff |
| Life Goes On | 1932-03-01 | Clare Armore |
| Once bitten | 1932-03-01 | Alicia |
| White Face | 1932-05-01 | Gloria Gaye |
| Bella Donna | 1934-12-11 | Lady Zoe Harwich |
| My Heart Is Calling | 1935-01-01 | Margot |
| Leap Year | 1932-10-11 | Angela Mallard |
| The King of Paris | 1934-11-05 | Yvonne |
| I vinti | 1953-10-22 |