Constance Bennett
Biography
Constance Bennett was an American actress. Born on October 22, 1904, in New York City, New York, USA, she was the daughter of stage and silent film star Richard Bennett. Bennett frequently played society women in her acting career, focusing on melodramas in the early 1930s and then taking more comedic roles in the late 1930s and 1940s. She is known for her leading roles in films such as What Price Hollywood?, Bed of Roses, Topper, and Topper Takes a Trip, as well as her supporting role in Greta Garbo's last film, Two-Faced Woman. Bennett passed away on July 24, 1965, at the age of 60.
Career overview
Constance Bennett was an American actress who rose to prominence in the 1920s and 1930s. She was a major Hollywood star during this period, known for her leading roles in various films. Bennett frequently played society women, initially focusing on melodramas in the early 1930s before transitioning to comedic roles in the late 1930s and 1940s.
Bennett's career included notable performances in films such as What Price Hollywood? and Bed of Roses. She also appeared in the Topper series, starring in Topper and Topper Takes a Trip. Additionally, she had a supporting role in Greta Garbo's last film, Two-Faced Woman.
Throughout her career, Bennett accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 75 known credits to her name. Her acting career spanned several decades, with her work in the film industry lasting until her death in 1965.
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Full Filmography
77 titles- Becoming Cary Grant (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008) as Valerie West (archive footage)
- Going Hollywood: The '30s (1984) as (archive footage)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- Hooray for Hollywood (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) as Self (archive footage)
- Madame X (1966) as Estelle
- The Ann Sothern Show (1958)
- It Should Happen to You (1954) as Guest Panelist
- As Young as You Feel (1951) as Lucille McKinley
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Wife
- Your Show of Shows (1950)
- Suspense (1949)
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Smart Woman (1948) as Paula Rogers
- Angel on the Amazon (1948) as Dr. Karen Lawrence
- The Unsuspected (1947) as Jane Moynihan
- Centennial Summer (1946) as Zenia Lascalles
- Paris Underground (1945) as Kitty de Mornay
- Paris Underground (1945) Producer
- Madame Spy (1942) as Joan Bannister
- Wild Bill Hickok Rides (1942) as Belle Andrews
- Sin Town (1942) as Kye Allen
- Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 5 (1942) as Self
- Law of the Tropics (1941) as Joan Madison aka Miss Moore and Laura
- Two-Faced Woman (1941) as Griselda Vaughn
- Escape to Glory (1940) as Christine Blaine
- Tail Spin (1939) as Gerry Lester
- Merrily We Live (1938) as Jerry Kilbourne
- Topper Takes a Trip (1938) as Marion Kerby
- Service de Luxe (1938) as Helen Murphy
- Topper (1937) as Marion Kerby
- Screen Snapshots: Series 16, No. 12 (1937) as Self (uncredited)
- Daily Beauty Rituals (1937) as Herself
- Ladies in Love (1936) as Yoli Haydn
- Everything Is Thunder (1936) as Anna von Stucknadel
- After Office Hours (1935) as Sharon Norwood
- Starlit Days at the Lido (1935) as Self
- The Affairs of Cellini (1934) as Duchess of Florence
- Moulin Rouge (1934) as Helen Hall / Raquel
- Outcast Lady (1934) as Iris
- Bed of Roses (1933) as Lorry Evans
- After Tonight (1933) as Carla Vanirska
- Our Betters (1933) as Lady Pearl Grayston
- Hollywood on Parade No. A-12 (1933) as Self
- Lady with a Past (1932) as Venice Muir
- What Price Hollywood? (1932) as Mary Evans
- Two Against the World (1932) as Adele Hamilton
- Rockabye (1932) as Judy Carroll
- The Common Law (1931) as Valerie West
- Born to Love (1931) as Doris Kendall
- The Easiest Way (1931) as Laura Murdock
- Bought! (1931) as Stephanie Dale
- Sin Takes a Holiday (1930) as Sylvia Brenner Stanton
- Son of the Gods (1930) as Allana Wagner
- Three Faces East (1930) as Frances Hawtree / Z-1
- Common Clay (1930) as Ellen Neal
- This Thing Called Love (1929) as Ann Marvin
- Rich People (1929) as Connie Hayden
- Married? (1926) as Marcia Livingston
- Wandering Fires (1925) as Guerda Anthony
- My Son (1925) as Betty Smith
- Sally, Irene and Mary (1925) as Sally Fitzgerald
- The Goose Hangs High (1925) as Lois Ingals
- The Goose Woman (1925) as Hazel Woods
- My Wife and I (1925) as Aileen Alton
- The Pinch Hitter (1925) as Abby Nettleton
- Code of the West (1925) as Georgie May
- Into the Net (1924) as Madge Clayton, his sister
- Cytherea (1924) as Annette Sherman
- Evidence (1922) as Edith
- What's Wrong with the Women? (1922) as Elise Bascom
- Reckless Youth (1922) as Chorus Girl
- The Valley of Decision (1916) as Unborn soul
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Constance Bennett best known for?
Constance Bennett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Becoming Cary Grant (2017), That's Entertainment, Part II (1976), Madame X (1966), Ugetsu (1953).
When and where was Constance Bennett born?
Constance Bennett was born on October 22, 1904 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on July 24, 1965.
How many credits does Constance Bennett have?
Constance Bennett has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1922 to 2017.
What is Constance Bennett's background in cinema and television?
Constance Bennett was an American actress. Born on October 22, 1904, in New York City, New York, USA, she was the daughter of stage and silent film star Richard Bennett. Bennett frequently played society women in her acting career, focusing on melodramas in the early 1930s and then taking more comedic roles in the late...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Your Show of Shows (1950) — aged about 45
- It Should Happen to You (1954) as Guest Panelist — aged about 49
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage) — aged about 71
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 43
- Becoming Cary Grant (2017) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 112
- Madame X (1966) as Estelle — aged about 61
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