Vivienne Osborne was an American actress who is best known for her performances in “Two Seconds,” “Dragonwyck,” and “Tomorrow at Seven.” Born on December 10, 1896, in Des Moines, Iowa, she left a lasting impact on early cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Vivienne Osborne was born Vera Vivienne Spragg and started her career as a dancer at the age of five. She later moved to Broadway, showcasing her talent in stage performances. She was married to Francis Worthington Hine from December 31, 1925, until their divorce in 1934. After her acting career ended in 1946, she worked as a salesperson in a department store.
Death and Legacy
Vivienne Osborne passed away on June 10, 1961, in Malibu, California. Her contributions to early talkies and stage performances remain noteworthy, as she often portrayed strong female characters. Despite retiring from acting, her legacy continues through her memorable roles in classic films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| I Accuse My Parents | 1944-10-27 | Mrs. Wilson |
| Dragonwyck | 1946-04-19 | Johanna Van Ryn |
| Two Seconds | 1932-05-28 | Shirley Day |
| The Dark Horse | 1932-06-16 | Hal’s Ex-Wife Maybelle Blake |
| The Famous Ferguson Case | 1932-04-19 | Mrs. Marcia Ferguson |
| Supernatural | 1933-04-21 | Ruth Rogen |
| No More Ladies | 1935-06-14 | Lady Diana Knowleton |
| Captain Caution | 1940-08-09 | Victorine Argandeau |
| Luxury Liner | 1933-02-03 | Sybil Bernhard |
| Life Begins | 1932-09-10 | Mrs. McGilvery |
| The Crime Nobody Saw | 1937-03-12 | Suzanne Duval |
| Tomorrow at Seven | 1933-06-01 | Martha Winters |
| Let’s Sing Again | 1936-05-07 | Rosa Donelli |
| Follow Your Heart | 1936-08-10 | Gloria Forrester |
| The Devil’s in Love | 1933-07-21 | Rena Corday |
| Two Kinds of Women | 1932-01-16 | Helen |
| Men Are Such Fools | 1932-11-18 | Lilli Arno |
| So You Won’t Talk? | 1940-10-02 | Maxie Carewe |
| Primrose Path | 1940-03-22 | Thelma |
| Champagne Waltz | 1937-02-05 | Countess Mariska |
| The Beloved Bachelor | 1931-10-23 | Elinor Hunter |
| The Restless Sex | 1920-11-12 | Marie Cliff |
| Sinner Take All | 1936-12-18 | Alicia MacKelvey |
| The Phantom Broadcast | 1933-03-14 | Elsa Evans |
| Wives Never Know | 1936-09-18 | Renee La Journee |
| Cameron of the Royal Mounted | 1921-12-25 | Mandy Haley |
| Sailor Be Good | 1933-03-07 | Red Dale |
| The Good Provider | 1922-04-02 | |
| In Walked Mary | 1920-03-07 | |
| The Right Way | 1921-02-28 | The Rich Boy’s Sweetheart |
| Husband’s Holiday | 1931-12-19 | Mary Boyd |
| Week-End Marriage | 1932-06-18 | Shirley |
| She Asked for It | 1937-09-17 | Ceila Stettin |