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Beggars in Ermine -- John Dawson loses control of his factory when he is crippled in an accident caused by a rival. Destitute, he travels the country organizing the homeless to help him regain control of his steel mill.
Studio One in Hollywood: Season 3: Episode 10 -- Emily Bronte’s classic novel comes to life with Charlton Heston as Heathcliff and Mary Sinclair as Catherine Earnshaw.
Studio One in Hollywood: Season 6: Episode 1 -- Originally aired on September 21, 1953, Studio One presents George Orwell’s futuristic masterpiece “1984” starring Eddie Albert, Lorne Greene and Robert Culp.
Studio One in Hollywood: Season 6: Episode 11 -- A comedy documentary about how Broadway playwright George Axelrod’s life changed after the release of his wildly successful play, “The Seven Year Itch.” The production stars Art Carney as Axelrod and features Jacqueline Susann and Barbara Nichols.
Studio One in Hollywood: Season 6: Episode 17 -- This teleplay concerns an invitation by some of the schoolchildren of Carson Corners to their parents to attend a trial of their school caretaker who is accused of murdering a student. The cast includes John Becher, Doreen Lang and Robert Lieb.

Overview

Date of Birth:
3 January 1916, New York City, New York, USA See more »
Date of Death:
2 April 1994, New York City, New York, USA See more »
Mini Biography:
Elizabeth Mary Furness was born on January 3, 1916 in New York City. She... See more »
Trivia:
Was the Maid of Honor at the wedding of Betty Grable and Harry James. See more »
STARmeter: ?
Down 18% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
2 wins See more »
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
A Face In The Crowd Review: Patricia Neal, Andy Griffith, Anthony Franciosa
 (From Alt Film Guide. 25 January 2012, 1:57 AM, PST)
It's sweltering hot out
 (From Roger Ebert's Blog. 12 July 2009, 7:02 AM, PDT)

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Actress - TV, Self - TV, Self
Actress:
  1. North of Shanghai (1939) .... Helen Warner
  2. It Can't Last Forever (1937) .... Carol Wilson
  3. The Good Old Soak (1937) .... Lucy Hawley
  4. Fair Warning (1937) .... Kay Farnham
  5. They Wanted to Marry (1937) .... Sheila
  6. Mama Steps Out (1937) .... Leila Cuppy
  7. Mister Cinderella (1936) .... Patricia 'Pat' Randolph
  8. All American Chump (1936) .... Kitty
  9. The President's Mystery (1936) .... Charlotte Brown
  10. Swing Time (1936) .... Margaret Watson
  11. The Three Wise Guys (1936) .... Clarabelle Brooks
  12. Magnificent Obsession (1935) .... Joyce Hudson
  13. Here Comes Cookie (1935) .... Phyllis Allen
  14. The Keeper of the Bees (1935) .... Molly
  15. Calm Yourself (1935) .... Mary Elizabeth Allenby
  16. McFadden's Flats (1935) .... Molly McFadden
  17. Shadow of Doubt (1935) .... Lisa
  18. The Band Plays On (1934) .... Kitty
  19. A Wicked Woman (1934) .... Yancey
  20. Dangerous Corner (1934) .... Mrs. Betty Whitehouse
  21. Gridiron Flash (1934) .... Jane Thurston
  22. The Life of Vergie Winters (1934) .... Joan Shadwell
  23. Beggars in Ermine (1934) .... Joyce Dawson
  24. Let's Fall in Love (1933) .... Linda
  25. Flying Down to Rio (1933) (uncredited) .... Belinha's Friend
  26. Chance at Heaven (1933) (uncredited) .... Betty - Franklyn's Guest
  27. Ace of Aces (1933) (uncredited) .... Card Playing Party Guest
  28. Aggie Appleby Maker of Men (1933) .... Evangeline
  29. Midshipman Jack (1933) .... Ruth Rogers
  30. Headline Shooter (1933) .... Miss Saunders
  31. Professional Sweetheart (1933) (uncredited) .... Blonde Reporter
  32. Cross Fire (1933) .... Pat 'Mike' Plummer
  33. Emergency Call (1933) .... Alice
  34. Scarlet River (1933) .... Babe Jewel
  35. The Great Jasper (1933) .... Sylvia Bradfield (adult)
  36. Lucky Devils (1933) .... Ginger
  37. No Other Woman (1933) (scenes deleted)
  38. Renegades of the West (1932) .... Mary Fawcett
  39. Thirteen Women (1932) (scenes deleted) .... Thirteenth Woman
Actress - TV:
  1. "ABC Stage 67" (1 episode, 1966)
        - The People Trap (1966) TV episode

  2. "Climax!" .... Ann Kilgore / ... (2 episodes, 1955-1958)
    ... aka "Climax Mystery Theater" - USA (alternative title)
        - The Thief with the Big Blue Eyes (1958) TV episode .... Ann Kilgore
        - Silent Decision (1955) TV episode .... Beth Jaynes
  3. "Studio One in Hollywood" .... Betty Furness / ... (2 episodes, 1949-1957)
    ... aka "Studio One" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "Studio One Summer Theatre" - USA (summer title)
    ... aka "Summer Theatre" - USA (summer title)
    ... aka "Westinghouse Studio One" - USA (alternative title)
    ... aka "Westinghouse Summer Theatre" - USA (summer title)
        - Babe in the Woods (1957) TV episode .... Coral, Princess Livitski
        - Boy Meets Girl (1949) TV episode .... Betty Furness
  4. "The Colgate Comedy Hour" .... Maggie Watson (1 episode, 1954)
    ... aka "Colgate Summer Comedy Hour" - USA (summer title)
    ... aka "Colgate Variety Hour" - USA (sixth season title)
    ... aka "Michael Todd Revue" - USA (subtitle)
        - Let's Face It (1954) TV episode .... Maggie Watson
  5. "News Gal" (1951) TV series (unknown episodes)
  6. "Penthouse Party" (1950) TV series .... Host (1950-51) (unknown episodes)
  7. "ABC Showcase" (1950) TV series

  8. "Martin Kane" .... Kitty Fenley (1 episode, 1949)
    ... aka "Martin Kane, Private Eye" - USA (original title)
        - Episode #1.1 (1949) TV episode .... Kitty Fenley
Self - TV:
  1. "Today" .... Herself (1 episode, 1982)
    ... aka "NBC News Today" - USA (promotional title)
    ... aka "The Today Show" - USA (alternative title)
        - Episode dated 14 January 1982 (1982) TV episode .... Herself

  2. "The NewsCenter" .... Herself - NY Consumer Affiars (1 episode, 1974-1980)
    ... aka "NewsCenter 4" - USA (informal alternative title)
        - Episode dated 7 October 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Herself - NY Consumer Affiars
  3. "The David Frost Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode #2.99 (1970) TV episode .... Herself

  4. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode dated 27 April 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Herself
  5. "Girl Talk" .... Herself (1 episode, 1966)
        - Episode dated 23 December 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Herself
  6. "ABC's Nightlife" .... Herself (1 episode, 1964)
    ... aka "The Les Crane Show" - USA (alternative title)
        - Episode dated 26 November 1964 (1964) TV episode .... Herself
  7. "Get the Message" .... Herself (1 episode, 1964)
        - Episode dated 28 September 1964 (1964) TV episode .... Herself
  8. "To Tell the Truth" .... Herself - Guest Panelist (7 episodes, 1957-1964)
        - Episode dated 20 January 1964 (1964) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 7 May 1962 (1962) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 5 March 1962 (1962) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 1 January 1962 (1962) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 19 February 1957 (1957) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
          (2 more)
  9. "What's My Line?" .... Herself - Guest Panelist (8 episodes, 1950-1962)
        - Episode dated 26 August 1962 (1962) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 2 January 1955 (1955) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 24 June 1951 (1951) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 10 June 1951 (1951) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
        - Episode dated 4 March 1951 (1951) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Panelist
          (3 more)
  10. "Password All-Stars" .... Herself (1 episode, 1962)
    ... aka "Password" - USA (original title)
        - Jack Carter vs. Betty Furness (1962) TV episode .... Herself
  11. "The Jack Benny Program" .... Herself (1 episode, 1960)
    ... aka "The Jack Benny Show" - USA (informal title)
    ... aka "The Lucky Strike Program" - USA (alternative title)
        - John Wayne Show (1960) TV episode .... Herself
  12. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" .... Commercial Spokeswoman / ... (2 episodes, 1958-1960)
        - Thunder in the Night (1960) TV episode .... Herself/Commercial Spokeswoman
        - The Night the Phone Rang (1958) TV episode .... Herself/Commercial Spokeswoman

  13. "The Jack Paar Tonight Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka "Tonight Starring Jack Paar" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "The Jack Paar Show" - USA (new title)
        - Episode #3.15 (1959) TV episode .... Herself
  14. "Studio One in Hollywood" .... Herself - Commercial Spokeswoman / ... (463 episodes, 1948-1958)
    ... aka "Studio One" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "Studio One Summer Theatre" - USA (summer title)
    ... aka "Summer Theatre" - USA (summer title)
    ... aka "Westinghouse Studio One" - USA (alternative title)
    ... aka "Westinghouse Summer Theatre" - USA (summer title)
        - Image of Fear (1958) TV episode .... Herself - Commercial Spokeswoman
        - No Place to Run (1958) TV episode .... Herself - Commercial Spokeswoman
        - Music U.S.A. (1958) TV episode .... Herself
        - The Lady Died at Midnight (1958) TV episode .... Herself - Commercial Spokeswoman
        - Bellingham (1958) TV episode .... Herself - Commercial Spokeswoman
          (458 more)
  15. "The Linkletter Show" .... Herself (1 episode, 1958)
    ... aka "House Party" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "Art Linkletter's House Party" - USA (complete title)
        - Episode dated 20 February 1958 (1958) TV episode .... Herself
  16. "Person to Person" .... Herself (1 episode, 1955)
        - Episode #2.37 (1955) TV episode .... Herself
  17. "Meet Betty Furness" (1953) TV series .... Herself - Host (1953)
  18. "Your Show of Shows" .... Herself - Guest Performer (1 episode, 1952)
        - Episode #3.31 (1952) TV episode .... Herself - Guest Performer
  19. "Penthouse Party" .... Herself - Host (1 episode, 1951)
        - Episode #1.25 (1951) TV episode .... Herself - Host
Self:
  1. A Face in the Crowd (1957) (uncredited) .... Herself
    ... aka "Budd Schulberg's A Face in the Crowd" - USA (complete title)

  2. Screen Snapshots Series 16, No. 1 (1936) .... Herself
  3. Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs (1936) .... Herself

Additional Details

Other Works:
(1941) Stage: Appeared (as "Amy") in "Mr. Big", produced on Broadway. Written by Arthur Sheekman and Margaret Shane. Directed / produced by George S. Kaufman. Lyceum Theatre: 30 Sep 1941-4 Oct 1941 (7 performances). Cast: Florenz Ames (as "Charles G. Wakeshaw"), E.J. Ballantine (as "The Little Man"), Richard Barbee (as "Dr. Willoughby"), George Baxter, Harry M. Cooke, Hume Cronyn (as "Harley L. Miller"), David Crowell, Nina Doll, James Elliott, Ann Evers, Edward Fisher, Sarah Floyd, Harold Grau (as "The Man From Boston"), Harry Gribbon, Mitzi Hajos, Judson Laire, Peter Lawrence, William Layton, Jack Leslie, James MacDonald, Ray Mayer, Ruth Thane McDevitt, LeRoi Operti (as "Stanwood"), John Parrish, George Petrie, Eleanor Phelps, Oscar Polk (as "Rodney"), Robert Rhodes, Benson Springer, Rodney Stewart, Sidney Stone, Barry Sullivan (as "Eric Reynolds"), Robert Whitehead, Irwin Wilcox, Fay Wray (as "Paula Loring"). See more »
Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Romance | Family See more »
Plot Keywords:
New York City | Character Name In Title | Singer | 1930s See more »

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