Lucy Beaumont was an English actress known for her roles in The Greater Glory, His Double Life, and The Beloved Rogue. She was active in both stage and film, earning the nickname “The Mother of Hollywood” for her maternal roles.
Personal and Family Life
Lucy Beaumont was born Lucy Emily Pinkstone on 1869 in Islington, Middlesex, England. She married William Alfred Beaumont in 1889, but they divorced in 1899. Later, she married Arthur Douglas Vigors Harris, who was by her side until her death in 1937. She had a family background with her father, Albert William Pinkstone, and mother, Helen Matilda Coles.
Career
Beaumont’s acting career began on the English stage, and she transitioned to Broadway in 1914 before moving to Hollywood in 1919. She became well-known for portraying older women, often taking on roles of characters much older than her age. Her performances were characterized by warmth and depth, making her a beloved figure in early American cinema.
Death and Legacy
Lucy Beaumont passed away on April 24, 1937, in New York City, New York, USA. Her contributions to film and theater have left a lasting impact, establishing her as a pioneer among character actresses during the early 20th century. Her legacy continues to inspire new generations of actors and actresses in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Crowd | 1928-03-03 | Mary’s Mother |
| The Devil-Doll | 1936-07-10 | Madame Lavond |
| Along Came Auntie | 1926-07-25 | Aunt Alvira |
| Caught Plastered | 1931-08-21 | Mother Talley |
| Torrent | 1926-02-21 | Doña Pepa |
| His Double Life | 1933-12-14 | Mrs. Leek |
| False Pretenses | 1935-10-21 | Miss Milgrim |
| The Midnight Lady | 1932-05-15 | Grandma Austin |
| Lucretia Lombard | 1923-12-08 | Mrs. Winship |
| The Family Secret | 1924-09-28 | Miss Abigail Selfridge |
| The Beloved Rogue | 1927-03-12 | Villon’s Mother |
| Three Wise Girls | 1932-02-10 | Mrs. Barnes, Cassie’s Mother |
| Condemned to Live | 1935-09-15 | Mother Molly |
| The Girl in the Show | 1929-08-30 | Lorna Montrose |
| The Good Bad Boy | 1924-06-01 | Mrs. Benson |
| Maid of Salem | 1937-02-12 | Rebecca |
| Thrill of Youth | 1932-08-15 | Grandma Thayer |
| Sandy Burke of the U-Bar-U | 1919-02-23 | Widow Mackey |
| Ashes of Vengeance | 1923-08-06 | Charlotte |
| The Greyhound Limited | 1929-02-09 | Mrs. Williams – Bill’s Mother |
| Hardboiled Rose | 1929-03-30 | Grandmama Duhamel |
| The Greater Glory | 1926-05-02 | Tante Ilde |
| A Free Soul | 1931-06-02 | Grandma Ashe |
| Blind Justice | 1935-03-04 | Mrs. Summers |
| The Fighting Failure | 1926-12-02 | |
| The Thirteenth Hour | 1927-10-17 | Woman strangled at mansion |
| Resurrection | 1927-03-19 | Aunt Sophya |
| Movie Crazy | 1932-09-23 | Mrs. Hall |
| The Last of the Duanes | 1924-08-24 | Bland’s Wife |
| Stool Pigeon | 1928-10-25 | Mrs. Wells |
| Sonny Boy | 1929-04-18 | Mother Thorpe |
| The Trouble With Wives | 1925-09-28 | Grace’s Mother |
| Cupid’s Fireman | 1923-12-16 | Mother |
| Men of the Night | 1926-07-19 | |
| The Branded Man | 1928-05-01 | The Mother |
| As No Man Has Loved | 1925-02-11 | Mrs. Nolan |
| Cheaters at Play | 1932-01-27 | |
| The Old Soak | 1926-10-11 | Mrs. Hawley |
| Stranded | 1927-08-15 | Grandmother |
| The Weakest Link | 2021-12-18 | Self – Participant |