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Polly Moran

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Polly Moran

Born June 28, 1883 in Chicago, Illinois, USADied January 24, 195281 films

Pauline Theresa Moran (June 28, 1883 – January 24, 1952) billed as Polly Moran, was an American actress of vaudeville, stage and screen and a comedian.

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The Unknown posterFirst watchThe Unknown19277.5as Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)On the lam, criminal Alonzo hides in the circus as The Armless Wonder—a performer who uses his feet to hurl knives. Alonzo keeps the arms he really has concealed to hide his identity.View film

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Adam's Rib poster7.1Adam's Rib1949Flesh and the Devil poster7.2Flesh and the Devil1926Show People poster7.1Show People1928Alice in Wonderland poster6.1Alice in Wonderland1933

Filmography

81 films as actor
  1. 1950The Yellow Cab ManBride's Mother
  2. 1949Adam's RibMrs. McGrath
  3. 1941Petticoat PoliticsWidow Jones
  4. 1940Meet the MissusWidow Ella Jones
  5. 1940Tom Brown's School DaysSally Harowell
  6. 1939AmbushCora, diner owner
  7. 1938Red River RangeMrs. Maxwell
  8. 1938Ladies in DistressLydia Bonney
  9. 1937Two Wise MaidsPrudence Matthews
  10. 1937Sailor Maid
  11. 1936Oh, Duchess!Polly Moran, the Duchess
  12. 1934Down to Their Last YachtNella Fitzgerald
  13. 1934Hollywood PartyHenrietta Clemp
  14. 1934Hollywood on Parade No. B-9Hick
  15. 1933Alice in WonderlandDodo Bird
  16. 1932Plumber in Love
  17. 1932ProsperityLizzie Praskins
  18. 1932The Passionate PlumberAlbine
  19. 1931Guilty HandsAunt Maggie
  20. 1931It's a Wise ChildBertha
  21. 1931The Stolen JoolsNorma Shearer's Maid
  22. 1931PoliticsIvy Higgins
  23. 1931ReducingPolly Roche
  24. 1930PaidPolly (uncredited)
  25. 1930Remote ControlPolly
  26. 1930Way for a SailorPolly
  27. 1930Crazy HouseSinger
  28. 1930Those Three French GirlsElmer's Wife (uncredited)
  29. 1930Way Out WestPansy
  30. 1930Caught ShortPolly Smith
  31. 1930The Girl Said NoPolly
  32. 1930The RounderMary
  33. 1930Chasing RainbowsPolly
  34. 1929Hot for ParisPolly
  35. 1929Dangerous FemalesTibby Cram
  36. 1929So This Is CollegePolly
  37. 1929SpeedwayWaitress
  38. 1929The Unholy NightPolly, Maid
  39. 1929China BoundSarah
  40. 1928HoneymoonPolly
  41. 1928A Lady of ChanceHotel maid
  42. 1928Show PeopleMaid
  43. 1928Shadows of the NightEntertainer
  44. 1928Beyond the SierrasInez
  45. 1928Telling the WorldLandlady
  46. 1928The Trail of '98Lars' Nagging Wife (uncredited)
  47. 1928Bringing Up FatherMaggie Jiggs
  48. 1928Came the DawnMama Gimplewort
  49. 1928While the City SleepsMrs. Minnie McGinnis
  50. 1928Rose-MarieLady Jane
  51. 1928The Divine WomanMme. Pigonier
  52. 1927ButtonsPolly
  53. 1927The EnemyBaruska
  54. 1927London After MidnightMiss Smithson, the New Maid
  55. 1927The Thirteenth HourPolly
  56. 1927Smith's CookPolly - the Cook
  57. 1927The Callahans and the MurphysMrs. Murphy
  58. 1927The UnknownLandlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)
  59. 1927Are Brunettes Safe?Dance Partner
  60. 1927The ShowSideshow Spectator (uncredited)
  61. 1927The Scarlet LetterJeering Townswoman (uncredited)
  62. 1926Flesh and the DevilFamily Retainer with bouquet (uncredited)
  63. 1926The BlackbirdFlower Lady at Music Hall (uncredited)
  64. 1923LuckDumb Dora - Fight Enthusiast
  65. 1921The Affairs of AnatolOrchestra Leader
  66. 1921Two Weeks with PayChambermaid
  67. 1921Skirts
  68. 1921High & Dry
  69. 1919A Schoolhouse Scandal
  70. 1918She Loved Him Plenty
  71. 1918Sheriff Nell's TussleSheriff Nell McCarthy - Still the Pride of Triggerville
  72. 1917Roping Her RomeoSheriff Nell - the Pride of Triggerville
  73. 1917Cactus NellCactus Nell - the New Sheriff
  74. 1917His Naughty ThoughtPolly - Walter's Bride
  75. 1917The Pullman BrideSheriff Nell - the Pullman Drunk's Wife
  76. 1916Madcap AmbroseRosie Bloom
  77. 1915Her Painted HeroA Stage-Struck Maiden
  78. 1915A Favorite FoolThe Widow Wallop
  79. 1915Those College GirlsJanitor's Wife
  80. 1915Their Social SplashPolly - the Unruly Guest
  81. 1913When Joe Went West