Lucy Beaumont

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