Polly Bailey was an American actress who is best known for Wedding Bells, Tearin’ Loose, and The Millionaire. She was born on July 29, 1882, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA, and passed away on August 25, 1952, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Polly Bailey’s personal life details are not extensively documented. However, she was known for her work in silent films and later in talkies, showcasing her range as an actress over several decades.
Death and Legacy
Polly Bailey died on August 25, 1952, in Los Angeles, California. Though her roles were often minor, her presence in many films contributed to the rich tapestry of early American cinema. Her legacy continues through her performances that are remembered by film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Man Of The People | 1937-01-27 | Crying Mother |
| The Housekeeper’s Daughter | 1939-10-26 | Apple Seller |
| The Chief Cook | 1917-09-30 | (as Polly Van) |
| Spring Parade | 1940-09-27 | Minnie |
| Young Tom Edison | 1940-03-15 | Woman at Station |
| I Take This Woman | 1940-02-02 | Mrs. Glutz – Woman in Clinic (uncredited) |
| The Thin Man | 1934-05-25 | Janitress (uncredited) |
| All by Myself | 1943-06-11 | Mrs. Carter |
| Kitty Foyle | 1940-12-27 | Tenement Woman (uncredited) |
| It’s in the Air | 1935-10-10 | (uncredited) |
| La Conga Nights | 1940-05-31 | Landlady |
| A Lady Takes a Chance | 1943-08-19 | Beggar Woman |
| The Gay Falcon | 1941-10-24 | Landlady in Hallway (uncredited) |
| From This Day Forward | 1946-03-02 | Manageress |
| No Way Out | 1950-08-16 | Woman (uncredited) |
| Midnight Intruder | 1938-02-06 | The Reitter Cook (uncredited) |
| The Climax | 1944-10-20 | Cleaning Woman (Uncredited) |
| The Egg and I | 1947-05-01 | Reveler at Country Dance (Uncredited) |
| Stars in My Crown | 1950-05-11 | Mrs. Belsher (uncredited) |
| Wedding Bells | 1921-06-17 | Hooper (as Polly Van) |
| Tearin’ Loose | 1925-09-04 | Nora (as Polly Van) |
| Wedded Blitz | 1942-03-13 | |
| Mister 880 | 1950-09-29 | Woman (uncredited) |
| Nazi Agent | 1942-03-01 | Fat Woman (uncredited) |
| Klondike Annie | 1936-02-21 | |
| Bedlam | 1946-05-10 | |
| The Lady Gambles | 1949-05-20 | Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited) |
| They Won’t Believe Me | 1947-07-16 | |
| The Sea of Grass | 1947-04-25 | Townswoman (uncredited) |