Alice Brady
Sign | Scorpio |
Born | Nov 2, 1892 New York City, NY |
Died | Oct 28, 1939 New York City, NY |
Age | Died at 47 |
Final Resting PlaceSleepy Hollow Cemetery |
Alice Brady | |
Job | Actress |
Years active | 1914-39 |
Top Roles | Angelica Bullock, Abigail Clay, Aunt Hortense, Mrs. Frost, Mrs. Struthers |
Top Genres | Comedy, Romance, Musical, Drama, Action, Crime |
Top Topics | Romance (Comic), Based on Play, Screwball Comedy |
Top Collaborators | Mischa Auer, Edwin Maxwell, Dennis O'Keefe, Tay Garnett (Director) |
Shares birthday with | Burt Lancaster, Ann Rutherford, Tim Whelan see more.. |
Alice Brady Overview:
Legendary actress, Alice Brady, was born on Nov 2, 1892 in New York City, NY. Brady died at the age of 47 on Oct 28, 1939 in New York City, NY and was laid to rest in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, NY.
MINI BIO:
Alice Brady appeared in over 75 roles, both Silent and Sound, including In Old Chicago (as Molly OâLeary), My Man Godfrey (as Angelica Bullock) and The Gay Divorcee (as Ginger Rogerâ s dizzy Aunt Hortense).
(Source: article by Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub).HONORS and AWARDS:
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Alice Brady was nominated for two Academy Awards, winning one for Best Supporting Actress for In Old Chicago (as Molly O'Leary) in 1937.
Academy Awards
Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
1936 | Best Supporting Actress | My Man Godfrey (1936) | Angelica Bullock | Nominated |
1937 | Best Supporting Actress | In Old Chicago (1937) | Molly O'Leary | Won |
She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.
BlogHub Articles:
The Moment I Fell For:
By Judy on Oct 31, 2014 From Cary Grant Won't Eat YouThis is part of the Classic Movie Blog Association’s Forgotten Stars blogathon. Check out the other entries! When you type into a Google search, a flood of entries appear?but not for the talented actress who won over My Man Godfrey audiences in her role as the flighty head of the... Read full article
The Moment I Fell For:
By Judy on Oct 31, 2014 From Cary Grant Won't Eat YouThis is part of the Classic Movie Blog Association’s Forgotten Stars blogathon. Check out the other entries! When you type into a Google search, a flood of entries appear?but not for the talented actress who won over My Man Godfrey audiences in her role as the flighty head of the... Read full article
Mini Tribute:
By Annmarie Gatti on Nov 2, 2012 From Classic Movie Hub BlogBorn November 2, 1892 Actress, ! The fabulous (in my humble opinion!) appeared in over 75 roles, both Silent and Sound, including? In Old Chicago (won Best Supporting Actress), My Man Godfrey (nominated for Best Supporting Actress) — and my personal favorite –? The... Read full article
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Alice Brady Quotes:
Mrs. Lyons: You say the most amusing things, Count.
Lord Michael Stuart: Family trait, you know; a ready wit and complete lack of character. We drink, you know.
[Kay kicks him under the table]
Mrs. Lyons: [laughing] Oh, how amusing! You drink. Oh, yes, of course, you drink.
Lord Michael Stuart: They're funny things, these family traits. For instance, the Stuarts drink and the Craigs, they like to kick people. Tell me, what do the Lyonses do, madam?
Mrs. Lyons: The Lyons roar!
[laughs giddily]
Angelica Bullock: My ancestors came over on the boat. Oh, not the Mayflower, but the boat after that. What did your ancestors come over on, Godfrey?
Godfrey: As far as I know, they've always been here.
Angelica Bullock: They weren't Indians, I hope.
Godfrey: One can never be sure of one's ancestors.
Angelica Bullock: You know, you have rather high cheek bones...
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