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May Boley

Known For
Acting
Born
May 29, 1881 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Died
January 7, 1963
Active Years
1928–1940 (13 Years)
Total Credits
29 credits in database
Acting Born May 29, 1881 Died Jan 7, 1963 Washington, District of Columbia, USA 29 credits
29
Total Credits
1928–1940
13 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

May Boley works in acting. Born May 29, 1881 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Died January 7, 1963. Archytele tracks 29 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Paul et Virginie

as Mrs. Meggs - the Landlady (uncredited)
Film

Moby Dick

as Whale Oil Rosie

Frequent co-stars

John Barrymore 1 shared title
Joan Bennett 1 shared title
Lloyd Hughes 1 shared title
Noble Johnson 1 shared title
Nigel De Brulier 1 shared title
Walter Long 1 shared title
Tom O'Brien 1 shared title
Virginia Sale 1 shared title
John Ince 1 shared title
Jay Berger 1 shared title

Career timeline

Kitty FoyleLady with Red Hair
The WomenHenry Goes ArizonaPersons in Hiding
Letter of IntroductionCowboy from BrooklynPrison FarmReckless Living
TovarichReady, Willing and Able
Without Orders
The Informer
The Mighty BarnumThe Mighty Barnum
The Kiss Before the MirrorAdvice to the Lovelorn
A Woman CommandsThe Expert
Fighting CaravansThe Great Pie Mystery
Moby DickLilies of the FieldGoing WildChildren of Pleasure
The Woman from HellThe Dance of LifeDangerous Curves
The Wagon Show

Full Filmography

29 titles
  • Kitty Foyle (1940) as Fainting Customer (uncredited)
  • Lady with Red Hair (1940) as Mrs. Peabody (uncredited)
  • The Women (1939) as Mud Mask (uncredited)
  • Henry Goes Arizona (1939) as Henry's Landlady (uncredited)
  • Persons in Hiding (1939) as Mme. Thompson
  • Letter of Introduction (1938) as Mrs. Meggs - the Landlady (uncredited)
  • Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938) as Mrs. Krinkenheim
  • Prison Farm (1938) as 'Shifty' Sue
  • Advertisement
  • Reckless Living (1938) as Mother Ryan
  • Tovarich (1937) as Louise
  • Ready, Willing and Able (1937) as Mrs. Beadle
  • Without Orders (1936) as Mrs. Maddy Overhose
  • The Informer (1935) as Madame Betty
  • The Mighty Barnum (1934) as Bearded Lady
  • The Mighty Barnum (1934) as J. P. Skiff
  • The Kiss Before the Mirror (1933) as Busybody in Courtroom
  • Advice to the Lovelorn (1933)
  • A Woman Commands (1932) as Mascha
  • The Expert (1932) as Mrs. Smallbridge
  • Fighting Caravans (1931) as Jane
  • The Great Pie Mystery (1931) as Bertha
  • Moby Dick (1930) as Whale Oil Rosie
  • Lilies of the Field (1930) as Maizie
  • Going Wild (1930) as May Bunch
  • Children of Pleasure (1930) as Fanny Kaye
  • The Woman from Hell (1929) as Mother Price
  • The Dance of Life (1929) as Gussie
  • Dangerous Curves (1929) as Ma Spinelli
  • The Wagon Show (1928) as Strong Woman

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is May Boley best known for?

May Boley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Paul et Virginie (1974), Moby Dick (1930).

When and where was May Boley born?

May Boley was born on May 29, 1881 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. They passed away on January 7, 1963.

How many credits does May Boley have?

May Boley has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 1940.

May Boley by the numbers

29credits
29films
0TV series
1928–1940active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Moby Dick (1930) as Whale Oil Rosie — aged about 49

Full filmography (29) Born on May 29 In memoriam 1963

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