Mildred Dunnock

Mildred Dunnock

Birth : 1901-01-25, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Death : 1991-07-05

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Mildred Dunnock (January 25, 1901 – July 5, 1991) was an American theater, film and television actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mildred Dunnock, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Mildred Dunnock

Movies

The Pick-up Artist
Nellie
A womanizer meets his match when he falls for the daughter of a gambling addict who is in debt to the mob.
Isabel's Choice
Helen
When the boss she helped climb the corporate ladder is forced into early retirement, a widowed executive secretary must choose between his surprise marriage proposal or new challenges and continuing her career by helping his successor adjust to his company duties.
The Patricia Neal Story
Self
The dramatic account of actress Patricia Neal's miraculous recovery from a near-fatal stroke in 1966 with the help of her then-husband, author Roald Dahl, and their close friend, veteran actress Mildred Dunnock.
The Big Stuffed Dog
Petey's Grandmother
A large stuffed Snoopy toy goes astray at an airport baggage area, and gets involved with various travelers.
Baby Comes Home
Serena Fox
In this sequel to "And Baby Makes Six," a middle-aged couple deals with familial upheaval after giving birth to an unplanned fourth baby --- 17 years after their last child.
And Baby Makes Six
Serena Fox
A middle-aged couple with three grown children discovers that they soon will be parents once more and faces a variety of emotional responses from friends and family.
The Best Place to Be
Rose Price
A widow's life is thrown into turmoil by her hippie daughter, her rebellious teenage son, and an ill-starred love affair she is having with a much younger man -- and then a former suitor comes back into the picture.
Dragonfly
Miss Barrow
A man, recently released from a mental hospital, tries to track down his family.
The Spiral Staircase
Mrs. Sherman
A mute young woman is stalked by a serial killer at her uncle's mansion.
Murder or Mercy
Lois Harelson
An attorney comes out of retirement to defend a prominent doctor, who has been accused of the mercy killing of his wife.
A Summer Without Boys
Mrs. LaCava
A middle-aged woman going through a divorce takes her daughter to a summer lodge where the girl experiences a powerful awakening to life's challenges.
A Brand New Life
Mother
After 18 years of marriage, a middle-aged couple has to face the prospect of having their first child.
Story Theatre
Ensemble Member
Brothers Grimm tales like "The Golden Goose," "The Bremen Town Musicians" and "The Blue Light" come to life in this stripped-down stage production, which forgoes elaborate sets and costumes in favor of creative acting techniques and storytelling.
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
Miss Tinsley
An aging widow hides a deadly secret which she will do anything to keep buried.
Death of a Salesman
Linda Loman
Adaptation of Arthur Miller's play.
7 Women
Jane Argent
In a mission in China in 1935, a group of women are preyed on by Mongolian bandits, led by Warlord chief Tunga Khan.
Youngblood Hawke
Mrs. Sarah Hawke
An unknown Kentucky writer (James Franciscus) comes to New York and pursues fame and women (Suzanne Pleshette, Genevieve Page).
Behold a Pale Horse
Zaganar
Manuel Artiguez, a famous bandit during the Spanish civil war, has lived in French exile for 20 years. When his mother is dying he considers visiting her secretly in his Spanish home town. But his biggest enemy, the Spanish police officer Vinolas, prepared a trap at the hospital as a chance to finally catch Artiguez.
The Power and the Glory
Spinster
Based on Graham Greene's novel about a flawed but devoted priest in 1930s Mexico who attempts to perform his duties while eluding a police lieutenant determined to capture him.
Sweet Bird of Youth
Aunt Nonnie
Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his home town as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local politician Tom "Boss" Finley, who more or less forced him to leave his daughter and the town many years ago.
Something Wild
Mrs. Gates
A young rape victim tries desperately to pick up the pieces of her life, only to find herself at the mercy of a would-be rescuer.
BUtterfield 8
Mrs. Wandrous
The story about Gloria Wandrous, a promiscuous fashion model, who falls in love with Weston Liggett, the hard drinking son of a working class family who has married into money.
The Story on Page One
Mrs. Ellis
An adulterous couple is accused of murder after the woman's husband is shot and killed during a scuffle. A high-profile court case tells the story.
The Nun's Story
Sister Margharita
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Peyton Place
Miss Elsie Thornton
In the outwardly respectable New England community of Peyton Place, shopkeeper Constance McKenzie tries to make up for a past indiscretion -- which resulted in her illegitimate daughter Allison -- by adopting a chaste, prudish attitude towards all things sexual. In spite of herself, Constance can't help but be attracted to handsome new teacher Michael Rossi. Meanwhile, the restless Allison, who'd like to be as footloose and fancy-free as the town's "fast girl" Betty Anderson, falls sincerely in love with mixed-up mama's boy Norman Page.
Winter Dreams
Martha Green
A successful young man announces his recent engagement, only to be forced to reconsider his future following the sudden reappearance of a girl he has loved for years.
Baby Doll
Aunt Rose Comfort
Archie Lee Meighan is a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll, a 19-year old childlike beauty whose father arranged the marriage for financial reasons. As Archie awaits the arrival of Baby Doll's 20th birthday, the day that they are supposed to consummate their marriage, he faces interference from business rival Silva Vacarro, who plots to seduce Baby Doll away from Meighan.
Love Me Tender
Martha Reno
At the end of the Civil War, a Confederate team is ordered to rob a Union payroll train but the war ends leaving these men with their Union loot, until the Feds come looking for it.
The Trouble with Harry
Mrs. Wiggs
When a local man's corpse appears on a nearby hillside, no one is quite sure what happened to him. Many of the town's residents secretly wonder if they are responsible, including the man's ex-wife, Jennifer, and Capt. Albert Wiles, a retired seaman who was hunting in the woods where the body was found. As the no-nonsense sheriff gets involved and local artist Sam Marlowe offers his help, the community slowly unravels the mystery.
Padlocks
A criminal fleeing from the police stops to rob an eccentric old recluse of her treasures.
Hansel and Gretel
An "electronic puppet" version of the Humperdinck opera, adapted for children and using spoken dialogue as well as Humperdinck's music.
Bad for Each Other
Mrs. Mary Owen
A doctor returned from the Korean War must choose between joining a glamorous practice and helping the poor.
The Jazz Singer
Ruth Golding
As Jerry Golding scales the heights of show business, he breaks the heart of his father, who'd hoped that Jerry would follow in his footsteps. Sorrowfully, Cantor Golding reads the Kaddish service, indicating that, so far as he is concerned, his son is dead. A tearful reconciliation occurs when Jerry dutifully returns to sing the "Kol Nidre" in his ailing father's absence.
Mark of Cain
A man is released from prison only to find a new kind of prison: society's judgment of an ex-con's continuing guilt. He now lives with his mother, his critical brother, and the story his mother told that he joined the army.
The Girl in White
Dr. Marie Yeomans
The first female doctor in New York City comes up against prejudice from male counterparts who feel threatened by her skills. Eventually, though, they come to respect her and romance blossoms between her and the head doctor.
Viva Zapata!
Senora Espejo
The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.
I Want You
Sarah Greer
The scene is a small town in the Eastern United States, where the outbreak of hostilities in Korea has a profound effect on several people. WWII veteran Martin Greer wants to re-enlist, much to the dismay of his wife Nancy.
Death of a Salesman
Linda Loman
Willy Loman is an aging salesman who was recently fired from his job. Dealing with feelings of failure, Willy begins to relive events from the past that involve his older son, Biff, and his wife, Linda. Willy tries to learn from past mistakes and works to make amends with his family, but his biggest struggle is to make peace with himself over a failed dream of financial success.
Kiss of Death
Mrs. Rizzo (uncredited)
An ex-con trying to go straight must face a crazed criminal out for revenge.
The Corn Is Green
Miss Ronberry
When a teacher reads an essay written by Morgan Evans, one of the boys, moved by his rough poetry she decides to hold classes in her house and believes that Morgan is smart enough to attend Oxford.