Dinner at Eight
1934
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At age 62, Marie Dressler was a bona fide movie star. MGM quickly toplined her in other vehicles that mixed comedy and drama, including "Reducing" (1931), "Prosperity" (1932), and "Emma" (1932), the latter resulting in an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
Oct 17, 2011 · Marie Dressler won the best actress Oscar for Min and Bill (1931), was nominated for Emma (1932), appeared in the all-star cast of Dinner at Eight (1933) and created the enduring character of "Tugboat Annie" in the film of the same name (1933).
First Film Actress on the cover of Time - August 7, 1933 Marie Dressler is considered one of the greatest comediennes of her generation and one of Hollywood's best loved stars. She was, at one time, the highest paid star in the movie industry, earning more than Greta Garbo or Mickey Mouse.
Summarize this article for a 10 year old. SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Leila Marie Koerber (November 9, 1868 – July 28, 1934), known by her stage name Marie Dressler, was a Canadian stage and screen actress, comedian, and early silent film and Depression-era film star. Quick Facts Born, Died ... Marie Dressler.
Marie Dressler. Bibliography /. Filmography /. Credit Report /. Citation. Print. by Paul Moore. Marie Dressler was a top star who died at the height of her popularity. Her career is thoroughly documented, and this synopsis unavoidably recounts the tireless efforts of biographies by Betty Lee and Matthew Kennedy.
Marie Dressler won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Min, a fierce but loving dockside inn owner. In the film, Min must protect her surrogate daughter from the corrupting elements of prohibition-era underground America as well as unexpected visitors from their respective pasts.
Mar 17, 2024 · From Cobourg to Hollywood. Affectionately known as “Queen Marie of Hollywood”, Marie Dressler was more than just a movie star. She was “a Grand Old Lady” who defied film and social conventions to become an industry pioneer.
