Binnie Barnes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 25, 1903 in Islington, London, England, UK
- Died
- July 27, 1998 (aged 95)
- Active Years
- 1931–1973 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 86 credits in database
Biography
Gittel Enoyce Binnie Barnes, later known as Gertrude Maude Barnes, was an English actress born in Islington, London, England, on May 25, 1903, or March 25, 1903, depending on the source. She was born to a Jewish father and an Italian mother and was raised Jewish. Before her acting career, she worked on a farm and as a hospital probationer, later becoming a ballroom dancer and Tex McLeod's stage partner, followed by work in cabaret and revue. She began her film career in 1923 in a short film utilizing Lee De Forest's Phonofilm sound-on-film process. Her film career spanned Britain and Hollywood until 1973, concluding with her final role in the comedy 40 Carats. She died on July 27, 1998, at the age of 95.
Career overview
Gittel Enoyce Binnie Barnes, later known as Gertrude Maude Barnes, was an English actress born in Islington to a Jewish father and an Italian mother. Before beginning her career in entertainment, she worked on a farm and as a hospital probationer. She subsequently transitioned into a career as a ballroom dancer and became Tex McLeod's stage partner, later performing in cabaret and revue.
Barnes began her acting career in films in 1923, appearing in a short film made by Lee De Forest utilizing his Phonofilm sound-on-film process. Her film career spanned across Britain and eventually Hollywood, continuing until 1973. Throughout her extensive career, she accumulated numerous acting credits in film. Her final role was in the comedy film 40 Carats, concluding a cinematic career that lasted for decades.
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Full Filmography
86 titles- Korda: I Don't Grow on Trees: Part One (1993) as Self - Interviewee
- Legends of the West (1992) as Jerry in 'Frontier Marshall' (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 40 Carats (1973) as Maud Ericson
- Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows (1968) as Sister Celestine
- The Trouble with Angels (1966) as Sister Celestine
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Thunderstorm (1956) Producer
- Malaga (1954) as Frisco
- Decameron Nights (1953) as Comtesse di Firenze / Nerina / Old Witch
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Beatrice Hobbs
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Miss Marlowe
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- Fugitive Lady (1950) as Esther Clementi
- Shadow of the Eagle (1950) as Catherine - Empress of Russia
- The Pirates of Capri (1949) as Queen Maria Carolina
- The Dude Goes West (1948) as Kiki Kelly
- My Own True Love (1948) as Geraldine
- If Winter Comes (1947) as Natalie Bagshaw
- Blow-Ups of 1947 (1947) as Self
- The Time of Their Lives (1946) as Mildred Dean
- The Spanish Main (1945) as Anne Bonney
- It's in the Bag! (1945) as Eve Floogle
- Getting Gertie's Garter (1945) as Barbara
- Barbary Coast Gent (1944) as Lil Damish
- Up in Mabel's Room (1944) as Alicia Larchmont
- The Hour Before the Dawn (1944) as May Hetherton
- The Man from Down Under (1943) as Aggie Dawlins
- In Old California (1942) as Lacey Miller
- I Married an Angel (1942) as Peggy
- Call Out the Marines (1942) as Violet 'Vi' Hall
- New Wine (1941) as Countess Marie Duvarre
- Three Girls About Town (1941) as Faith Banner
- Tight Shoes (1941) as Sybil Ash
- Skylark (1941) as Myrtle Valentine
- Angels with Broken Wings (1941) as Sybil Barton
- This Thing Called Love (1940) as Charlotte Campbell
- 'Til We Meet Again (1940) as Comtesse de Bresac
- Wife, Husband and Friend (1939) as Cecil Carver
- The Three Musketeers (1939) as Milady De Winter
- Land of Liberty (1939) as (archive footage)
- Frontier Marshal (1939) as Jerry
- Day-time Wife (1939) as Blanche
- Man About Town (1939) as Lady Arlington
- Holiday (1938) as Laura Cram
- The Adventures of Marco Polo (1938) as Nazama
- The Divorce of Lady X (1938) as Lady Claire Mere
- The First Hundred Years (1938) as Claudia Weston
- Thanks for Everything (1938) as Kay Swift
- Gateway (1938) as Mrs. Fay Sims
- Three Blind Mice (1938) as Miriam Harrington
- Tropic Holiday (1938) as Marilyn Joyce
- Always Goodbye (1938) as Harriet Martin
- Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) as Caroline Whipple
- Breezing Home (1937) as Henrietta Fairfax
- Three Smart Girls (1936) as Donna Lyons
- The Last of the Mohicans (1936) as Alice Munro
- Small Town Girl (1936) as Priscilla Hyde
- Sutter's Gold (1936) as Countess Elizabeth Bartoffski
- The Magnificent Brute (1936) as Della Lane
- Diamond Jim (1935) as Lillian Russell
- La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (1935) as Self
- Rendezvous (1935) as Olivia Karloff
- A Dream Comes True (1935) as Herself (uncredited)
- Forbidden Territory (1934) as Valerie Petrovna
- The Private Life of Don Juan (1934) as Rosita, a Maid Pure and Simple
- The Silver Spoon (1934) as Lady Perivale
- One Exciting Adventure (1934) as Rena Sorel
- No Escape (1934) as Myra Fengler
- Gift of Gab (1934) as Maid
- The Lady Is Willing (1934) as Helene Dupont
- There's Always Tomorrow (1934) as Alice Vail
- The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) as Katherine Howard
- Heads We Go (1933) as Lil Pickering
- Their Night Out (1933) as Lola
- Counsel's Opinion (1933) as Leslie
- Partners Please (1932) as Billie
- Old Spanish Customers (1932) as Carmen
- Strip! Strip! Hooray!!! or (Fun with the Sunbathers) (1932) as Spanish Lady
- The Innocents of Chicago (1932) as Peg Guinan
- The Last Coupon (1932) as Mrs. Meredith
- Murder at Covent Garden (1932) as Girl
- A Night in Montmartre (1931) as Therese
- Dr. Josser K.C. (1931) as Rosa Wopp
- Love Lies (1931) as Junetta
- Out of the Blue (1931) as Rosa
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Binnie Barnes best known for?
Binnie Barnes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 40 Carats (1973), Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows (1968), The Trouble with Angels (1966), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962).
When and where was Binnie Barnes born?
Binnie Barnes was born on March 25, 1903 in Islington, London, England, UK. They passed away on July 27, 1998.
How many credits does Binnie Barnes have?
Binnie Barnes has 86 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1931 and 1973.
What is Binnie Barnes's background in cinema and television?
Gittel Enoyce Binnie Barnes, later known as Gertrude Maude Barnes, was an English actress born in Islington, London, England, on May 25, 1903, or March 25, 1903, depending on the source. She was born to a Jewish father and an Italian mother and was raised Jewish. Before her acting career, she worked on a farm and as a ...
Binnie Barnes by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 59
- Your Show of Shows (1950) — aged about 47
- Holiday (1938) as Laura Cram — aged about 35
- The Trouble with Angels (1966) as Sister Celestine — aged about 63
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Beatrice Hobbs — aged about 47
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Miss Marlowe — aged about 47
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