Natalie Moorhead

Natalie Moorhead was an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Thin Man, Hook, Line and Sinker, and Parlor, Bedroom and Bath.

Personal and Family Life

Natalie Moorhead was born on July 27, 1901, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She trained with a stock company in Trenton, New Jersey, and graduated from Peabody High School. Moorhead was married four times, with her notable spouses being Robert James Dunham and Juan Torena. She was also the ex-stepmother of Alan Crosland Jr.

Career

Moorhead entered the film industry in 1929 and quickly gained recognition for her performances, especially in vampish roles. She portrayed memorable characters in both dramatic and comedic films, including a suspect in The Thin Man (1934) and comedic roles in Hook, Line and Sinker (1930) and Parlor, Bedroom and Bath (1931). Her career lasted until the mid-1940s, during which she appeared in dozens of credited films.

Death and Legacy

Natalie Moorhead passed away on October 6, 1992, in Montecito, California. She left behind a legacy as a talented actress who made significant contributions to early cinema, particularly in both comedic and dramatic roles. Her performances continue to be remembered and appreciated by film enthusiasts.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
The Thin Man1934-05-25Julia Wolf
Forgotten1933-02-14Myrtle Strauss
Hook, Line and Sinker1930-12-26Duchess Bessie Von Essie
Private Detective 621933-06-10Helen Burns
The Benson Murder Case1930-04-13Fanny Del Roy
The Office Wife1930-08-23Mrs. Fellowes
Illicit1931-02-14Marjorie ‘Margie’ True
Cross-Examination1932-02-13Inez Wells
Discarded Lovers1932-01-03Irma Gladden
The Unholy Night1929-09-13Lady Vi
Corruption1933-06-18Sylvia Gorman
The Big Chance1933-08-28Babe
The Stoker1932-06-15Vera Martin
Gigolettes of Paris1933-10-05Diane Valraine
The Adventurous Blonde1937-11-13Theresa Gray
The Menace1932-01-29Caroline Quayle
The Beloved Brat1938-04-30Mrs. Morgan
What Becomes of the Children?1936-12-04Edith Worthington
Hot Curves1930-06-14Maizie
Morals for Women1931-10-24Flora
My Past1931-05-03Consuelo ‘Connie’ Byrne
Long Lost Father1934-01-19Phyllis Mersey-Royds
Spring Is Here1930-04-13Rita Conway
The Mind Reader1933-04-01Mrs. Austin
Manslaughter1930-07-22Eleanor Bellington
The Runaway Bride1930-05-04Clara Muldoon
Dance, Fools, Dance1931-02-07Della
Three Wise Girls1932-02-10Ruth Dexter
Show Girl in Hollywood1930-04-20Frank Buelow’s Premiere Guest
The King Murder1932-09-15Elizabeth Hawthorn
Fifteen Wives1934-07-15Carol Manning
Captain Thunder1930-12-27Bonita
Shadow of the Law1930-06-06Ethel Barry aka Ethel George
Dancing Man1934-02-24Tamara Trevor
The Curtain Falls1934-10-02Katherine Scorsby
Old Hickory1939-12-23Mrs. Renoir
That’s Entertainment!1974-06-21(archive footage)
Pack Up Your Troubles1932-09-16Wedding Guest (uncredited)
The Women1939-09-01Woman at Modiste Salon (uncredited)
Lady of the Tropics1939-08-11Mrs. Hazlitt
Curtain at Eight