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Frances Gifford (1919–1994)

Frances Gifford had a somewhat unorthodox introduction to the movie business. Born and raised in Long Beach, California, she had no ambition to be an actress, and in fact had applied to UCLA when, at age 16, she and a friend got to visit the Samuel Goldwyn Studios, where they watched a movie being shot... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1954 The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (TV series)
Mother
Adopted Son (1954) … Mother
 
1953 G.E. True Theater (TV series)
 
1953 Sky Commando
Jo McWethy
 
1953 Fireside Theatre (TV series)
Margaret
Grey Gardens (1953) … Margaret
 
1952 Gruen Guild Theater (TV series)
Adopted Son (1952)
 
1950 Riding High
Margaret Higgins
 
1948 Luxury Liner
Laura Dene
 
1947 Little Mister Jim
Jean Tukker
 
1947 The Arnelo Affair
Anne Parkson
 
1945 She Went to the Races
Dr. Ann Wotters
 
1945 Our Vines Have Tender Grapes
Viola Johnson
 
1945 Thrill of a Romance
Maude Bancroft
 
1944 Marriage Is a Private Affair
Sissy Mortimer
 
1943 Cry 'Havoc'
Helen
 
1943 Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour
Hilary Dane
 
1943 Tarzan Triumphs
Zandra
 
1942 American Empire
Abigail 'Abby' Taylor
 
1942 Star Spangled Rhythm
Frances Gifford (uncredited)
 
1942 My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Grace Saunders
 
1942 The Glass Key
Nurse
 
1942 Beyond the Blue Horizon
Charlotte (uncredited)
 
1942 The Remarkable Andrew
Miss Halsey
 
1941 Louisiana Purchase
Salesgirl (uncredited)
 
1941 Jungle Girl
Nyoka
 
1941 West Point Widow
Daphne
 
1941 Border Vigilantes
Helen Forbes
 
1941 The Reluctant Dragon
Doris (Studio Artist)
 
1940 Hold That Woman!
Mary Mulvaney aka Mary Parker
 
1940 Forty Little Mothers
Granville Girl (uncredited)
 
1939 Mercy Plane
Brenda Gordon
 
1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Hopper Girl (uncredited)
 
1938 Sky Giant
Stewardess (uncredited)
 
1938 Having Wonderful Time
Salesgirl (uncredited)
 
1938 Maid's Night Out
Ticket Seller - Octopus Concession (uncredited)
 
1938 Night Spot
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
 
1938 Bringing Up Baby
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
1937 Living on Love
Bus Passenger (uncredited)
 
1937 There Goes the Groom
Undetermined Role (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
 
1937 Stage Door
Mary McGuire (uncredited)
 
1937 The Big Shot
Bertram's Secretary (uncredited)
 
1937 New Faces of 1937
Showgirl (as Mary Gifford)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1955 Panther Girl of the Kongo
Panther Girl (some scenes) (uncredited)
 

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Hold That Woman! -- A skip tracer--someone who collects late payments from people who've purchased appliances, etc., or takes them back them when they don't pay--repossesses a small radio from a deadbeat who's skipped payments... The Reluctant Dragon -- Benchley takes the audience on a tour through Disney studios. Alan Ladd plays one of the animators we meet along the way. The live-action footage was cut in later TV releases. American Empire -- Two men join forces to build a cattle empire, and battle rustlers, bad weather and each other.
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Personal Details


Publicity Listings:

1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Mary Gifford

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Trivia:

She suffered serious head injuries in an auto accident in 1948. After continued repercussions, she was admitted to Camarillo State Hospital in 1958. She was released in 1978. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius