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

Title Release Date Character
The Thin Man 1934-05-25 Julia Wolf
Forgotten 1933-02-14 Myrtle Strauss
Hook, Line and Sinker 1930-12-26 Duchess Bessie Von Essie
Private Detective 62 1933-06-10 Helen Burns
The Benson Murder Case 1930-04-13 Fanny Del Roy
The Office Wife 1930-08-23 Mrs. Fellowes
Illicit 1931-02-14 Marjorie ‘Margie’ True
Cross-Examination 1932-02-13 Inez Wells
Discarded Lovers 1932-01-03 Irma Gladden
The Unholy Night 1929-09-13 Lady Vi
Corruption 1933-06-18 Sylvia Gorman
The Big Chance 1933-08-28 Babe
The Stoker 1932-06-15 Vera Martin
Gigolettes of Paris 1933-10-05 Diane Valraine
The Adventurous Blonde 1937-11-13 Theresa Gray
The Menace 1932-01-29 Caroline Quayle
The Beloved Brat 1938-04-30 Mrs. Morgan
What Becomes of the Children? 1936-12-04 Edith Worthington
Hot Curves 1930-06-14 Maizie
Morals for Women 1931-10-24 Flora
My Past 1931-05-03 Consuelo ‘Connie’ Byrne
Long Lost Father 1934-01-19 Phyllis Mersey-Royds
Spring Is Here 1930-04-13 Rita Conway
The Mind Reader 1933-04-01 Mrs. Austin
Manslaughter 1930-07-22 Eleanor Bellington
The Runaway Bride 1930-05-04 Clara Muldoon
Dance, Fools, Dance 1931-02-07 Della
Three Wise Girls 1932-02-10 Ruth Dexter
Show Girl in Hollywood 1930-04-20 Frank Buelow’s Premiere Guest
The King Murder 1932-09-15 Elizabeth Hawthorn
Fifteen Wives 1934-07-15 Carol Manning
Captain Thunder 1930-12-27 Bonita
Shadow of the Law 1930-06-06 Ethel Barry aka Ethel George
Dancing Man 1934-02-24 Tamara Trevor
The Curtain Falls 1934-10-02 Katherine Scorsby
Old Hickory 1939-12-23 Mrs. Renoir
That’s Entertainment! 1974-06-21 (archive footage)
Pack Up Your Troubles 1932-09-16 Wedding Guest (uncredited)
The Women 1939-09-01 Woman at Modiste Salon (uncredited)
Lady of the Tropics 1939-08-11 Mrs. Hazlitt
Curtain at Eight

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