Blanche Payson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 19, 1881 in Santa Barbara, California, USA
- Died
- July 4, 1964
- Active Years
- 1920–1968 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 83 credits in database
Biography
Blanche Payson was an American film actress known for her work in silent and early sound films, as well as her comedic roles and imposing physical presence. Born Mary Elizabeth Bush on September 20, 1881, in Santa Barbara, California, she had a known credit of 82 acting roles throughout her career. Some of the films she is known for include The Bachelor's Baby released in 1927, Drifting Souls released in 1932, and All Over Town released in 1937. She was married to Eugene Alonzo Payson. Blanche Payson passed away on July 4, 1964, at the age of 82 in Granada Hills, Los Angeles.
Career overview
Blanche Payson was an American film actress known for her work in silent and early sound films, as well as her imposing physical presence and comedic roles. Born Mary Elizabeth Bush on September 20, 1881, in Santa Barbara, California, she established a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a known credit total of 82 acting roles.
Throughout her career, Payson appeared in a variety of motion pictures. Among her notable acting credits are the films The Bachelor's Baby released in 1927, Drifting Souls from 1932, and All Over Town released in 1937. Her involvement in these projects spanned both the silent era and the transition into sound cinema.
Payson was married to Eugene Alonzo Payson. Her life and career concluded when she passed away at the age of 82 on July 4, 1964, in Granada Hills, Los Angeles.
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83 titles- The Best of Laurel and Hardy (1968) as Formidable Woman (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Ghosts on the Loose (1943) as Mrs. John G. Elwood (uncredited)
- A Maid Made Mad (1943) as Amazon Hotel House Detective
- Here Comes Mr. Zerk (1943) as Tenent
- A Blitz on the Fritz (1943) as Egbert's Mother-in-Law
- The Talk of the Town (1942) as Supreme Court Spectator (uncredited)
- Nice Girl? (1941)
- In the Navy (1941) as Hatchet-Faced Woman (uncredited)
- Among the Living (1941)
- Li'l Abner (1940) as Large Woman
- Convicted Woman (1940) as Matron (uncredited)
- Angels Over Broadway (1940) as Large Woman (uncredited)
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Committeewoman (uncredited)
- The Women (1939) as Masseuse (uncredited)
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Matron (uncredited)
- Slander House (1938) as Hilda
- A Doggone Mixup (1938) as Landlady
- All Over Town (1937) as Mother Wilson, Landlady
- Slippery Silks (1936) as Woman on Street (uncredited)
- One More Spring (1935) as Wife
- Music Is Magic (1935) as Opera Singer in Music is Magic Number (uncredited)
- Pop Goes the Easel (1935) as Art Student (uncredited)
- Bad Boy (1935)
- Half a Sinner (1934) as Large Wife
- Whirlpool (1934) as John’s Henpecking Wife (uncredited)
- Blind Date (1934) as Nurse
- Loose Relations (1933)
- Jewel Robbery (1932) as Masseuse (uncredited)
- The Impatient Maiden (1932) as Mrs. Thomas
- Helpmates (1932) as Mrs. Hardy
- Red Noses (1932) as Dr. Payson, Physical Therapist
- Drifting Souls (1932) as Landlady
- Love Pains (1932) as Mrs. Kornman
- Our Wife (1931) as Turpin's wife (uncredited)
- War Mamas (1931) as Head Nurse (uncredited)
- Wicked (1931) as Matron
- Dogs Is Dogs (1931) as Spud's Mother (uncredited)
- Taxi Troubles (1931) as Mother-in-Law
- Below Zero (1930) as Formidable woman
- Estrellados (1930) as Actress at Casting Call (uncredited)
- Shivering and Shaking (1930) as Formidable Woman (uncredited)
- The Broadway Melody (1929) as Wardrobe Lady (uncredited)
- Are Scotchmen Tight (1929)
- Bringing Up Father (1928)
- Figures Don't Lie (1927) as Mrs. Jones
- Peaceful Oscar (1927) as Blanche - Oscar's Wife
- The Bachelor's Baby (1927) as Mrs. Boppo
- Papa's Boy (1927) as Woman on Sidewalk (uncredited)
- Naughty Boy (1927) as The 'Shrinking Violet'
- For Heaven's Sake (1926) as Lady on the Street (uncredited)
- When a Man's a Prince (1926) as Hilda - Princess of Amazonia
- Beauty à la Mud (1926) as Mrs. Gotrox
- Oh, Doctor! (1925) as Dr. Maude - the osteopath
- Half a Man (1925) as Shipwrecked Woman
- Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies (1925) as Amazonian Dancer (uncredited)
- Charley's Aunt (1925) as Lady in Flowered Hat
- Yes, Yes, Babette (1925)
- We Moderns (1925) as Johanna
- The Raspberry Romance (1925) as Bonnie MacBelch - Rodney's Sweetheart
- The Misfit (1924) as The Domineering Wife
- His First Car (1924) as 2nd Camping Wife
- Crushed (1924) as Mrs. Jones
- Motor Mad (1924)
- Three Ages (1923) as The Amazon (uncredited)
- No Vacancies (1923) as His Better Half
- Kidding Katie (1923) as Housemaid
- Kidding Katie (1923) as Governess
- The Kid Reporter (1923) as Policewoman
- Hansel and Gretel (1923) as Hansel's mother
- The Little Rascal (1922) as Baby Peggy's Mother
- Skirts (1921) as Policewoman
- The Suitor (1920)
- The Land of Jazz (1920) as The Maid
- Kiss Me Quick (1920)
- The Heart Snatcher (1920)
- Damsels and Dandies (1919)
- Bears and Bad Men (1918) as Maw Cutshaw
- A Sanitarium Scandal (1917)
- Thirst (1917) as Woman in Employment Agency (uncredited)
- The Sultan's Wife (1917) as Harem Matron
- Wife and Auto Trouble (1916) as His Dominant Wife
- A Social Cub (1916)
- Dollars and Sense (1916) as The Innkeeper's Wife
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What movies or TV shows is Blanche Payson best known for?
Blanche Payson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Hit List (2019), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), You Can't Take It with You (1938), Lilyhammer (2012).
When and where was Blanche Payson born?
Blanche Payson was born on September 19, 1881 in Santa Barbara, California, USA. They passed away on July 4, 1964.
How many credits does Blanche Payson have?
Blanche Payson has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1968.
What is Blanche Payson's background in cinema and television?
Blanche Payson was an American film actress known for her work in silent and early sound films, as well as her comedic roles and imposing physical presence. Born Mary Elizabeth Bush on September 20, 1881, in Santa Barbara, California, she had a known credit of 82 acting roles throughout her career. Some of the films sh...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Committeewoman (uncredited) — aged about 57
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Matron (uncredited) — aged about 56
- Three Ages (1923) as The Amazon (uncredited) — aged about 41
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