Bess Flowers
Land: United States
Geschlecht: F
Geburtstag: 1898-11-23
Ist gestorben: 1984-07-28
Biografie
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Bess Flowers (November 23, 1898 – July 28, 1984) was an American actress. By some counts considered the most prolific actress in the history of Hollywood, she was known as "The Queen of the Hollywood Extras," appearing in over 700 movies in her 41 year career.
Born in Sherman, Texas, Flowers's film debut came in 1923, when she appeared in Hollywood. She made three films that year, and then began working extensively. Many of her appearances are uncredited, as she generally played non-speaking roles.
By the 1930s, Flowers was in constant demand. Her appearances ranged from Alfred Hitchcock and John Ford thrillers to comedic roles alongside of Charley Chase, the Three Stooges, Leon Errol, Edgar Kennedy, and Laurel and Hardy.
She appeared in the following five films which won the Academy Award for Best Picture: It Happened One Night, You Can't Take it with You, All About Eve, The Greatest Show on Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days. In each of these movies, Flowers was uncredited. Including these five movies, she had appeared in twenty-three Best Picture nominees in total, making her the record holder for most appearances in films nominated for the award. Her last movie was Good Neighbor Sam in 1964.
Flowers's acting career was not confined to feature films. She was also seen in many episodic American TV series, such as I Love Lucy, notably in episodes, "Lucy Is Enceinte" (1952), "Ethel's Birthday" (1955), and "Lucy's Night in Town" (1957), where she is usually seen as a theatre patron.
Outside her acting career, in 1945, Bess Flowers helped to found the Screen Extras Guild (active: 1946-1992, then merged with SAG), where she served as one of its first vice-presidents and recording secretaries.
Schauspieler:
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1. Die Nächte einer schönen Frau (1923), film...Mannequin
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...Mrs. Laurel
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3. Abraham Lincoln (1930), film...Undetermined Role
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4. Die Marx Brothers auf See (1931), film...Indian's Wife at Party
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5. Helden der Luft (1931), film...Party Guest
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6. Der Mut zum Glück (1931), film...Party Guest
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7. Alles für dein Glück (1931), film...Party Guest (uncredited)
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8. Die blonde Venus (1932), film...Minor Role
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9. Sehnsucht ohne Ende (1932), film...Gambler in Havana
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10. Dick und Doof mit der Kuckucksuhr (1935), film...Nurse
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11. A Fire Has Been Arranged (1935), film...Ex-Maid (uncredited)
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...Club Patron
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13. Lockenköpfchen (1935), film...Attendee at Orphan Benefit
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14. Mein Mann Godfrey (1936), film...Mrs. Merriweather
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15. Ein Walzer aus Amerika (1936), film...Dancer in 'The Way You Look Tonight' Number
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16. Der Gefangene der Haifischinsel (1936), film...Woman Sitting Behind Lincoln in Theatre Box (uncre
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17. Craig's Wife (1936), film...Nightclub Patron
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18. Silks and Saddles (1936), film...Les Winters' Date
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19. Die schreckliche Wahrheit (1937), film...Viola Heath
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20. Denen ist nichts heilig (1937), film...Nightclub Patron
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21. Soldat Willy Winky (1937), film...Crowd Scene Participant
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22. Topper - Das blonde Gespenst (1937), film...Patron at Harmonica Club (uncredited)
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23. Kein Platz für Eltern (1937), film...Hotel Dining Room Guest (uncredited)
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24. Brennendes Feuer der Leidenschaft (1938), film...Nurse
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25. Ninotschka (1939), film...Gossip
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26. Enthüllung um Mitternacht (1939), film...Flammarions' Party Guest / Stephanie's Party Guest
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27. Fifth Avenue Girl (1939), film...Woman with Mr. Pape
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28. Vier Federn (1939), film...Bit Part
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29. Zauberer der Liebe (1939), film...Nightclub Extra
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30. Ruhelose Liebe (1939), film...Ship Passenger
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31. Nachts unterwegs (1940), film...Party Guest
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32. Dick und Doof als Studenten (1940), film...Minor Role
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33. No, No, Nanette (1940), film...Party Guest
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34. Hochzeit wider Willen (1940), film...Woman On Boat (uncredited)
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35. Verdacht (1941), film...Ball Guest
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36. Akkorde der Liebe (1941), film...Mother
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37. Mr. und Mrs. Smith (1941), film...Nightclub Patron
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38. Tom, Dick und Harry (1941), film...Banquet Guest
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39. Blondie in Society (1941), film...Dog Collar Saleslady
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40. Sunny (1941), film...Mrs. Worthington
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41. Babes on Broadway (1941), film...Audience Member (uncredited)
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42. Reise aus der Vergangenheit (1942), film...Concert Audience Member
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43. Es waren einmal Flitterwochen (1942), film...Bridge Player
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44. Sein oder Nichtsein (1942), film...Polish RAF Pilot's Assistant
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45. Der gläserne Schlüssel (1942), film...Henrys' Dinner Guest
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46. It Happened in Flatbush (1942), film...Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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47. In Freundschaft verbunden (1943), film...Club Patron
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48. Schrecken aller Spione (1943), film...Townswoman at Meeting
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49. Idaho (1943), film...Churchgoer / Grey's Dance Partner
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50. Girls in Chains (1943), film...Courtroom Spectator
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51. Hi Diddle Diddle (1943), film...Wedding Guest
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52. Heil dem siegreichen Helden (1944), film...Woman at Train Station
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53. Frau ohne Gewissen (1944), film...Norton's Secretary
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54. Laura (1944), film...Party Guest
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55. Gefährliche Begegnung (1944), film...Bar Patron
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56. Was morgen geschah (1944), film...50th Anniversary Party Guest
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57. Blaubart (1944), film...Courtroom Spectator
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58. Together Again (1944), film...Woman with Man in Leonardo's (uncredited)
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59. The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1944), film...Indian's Wife at Party
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60. Career Girl (1944), film...Miss Cunningham - Mr. Dexter's Secretary
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61. Bezaubernd aber gefährlich (1945), film...Mrs. Hopkins
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62. It's in the Bag (1945), film...Woman in Elevator / Woman in Floogle's Penthouse (
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63. Leave It to Blondie (1945), film...Gypsy Tea Room Waitress
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64. Over 21 (1945), film...Woman in Gow's Outer Office (uncredited)
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65. Berüchtigt (1946), film...Party Guest
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66. Tote schlafen fest (1946), film...Woman with Bumped Man
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67. The Chase (1946), film...Nightclub Patron
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...Pub Patron
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69. Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946), film...Party Guest (uncredited)
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70. Blondie's Lucky Day (1946), film...Nightclub Dancer
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71. Heartbeat (1946), film...Ball Guest
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72. Song of Arizona (1946), film...Club Patron
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73. Trügerische Leidenschaft (1946), film...Wedding Guest Ringing Glass
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74. Die große Lüge (1946), film...Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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75. Der Unverdächtige (1947), film...Party Guest
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76. Späte Sühne (1947), film...Nightclub Guest
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77. Die Farmerstochter (1947), film...Party Guest (uncredited)
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78. Das Lied vom dünnen Mann (1947), film...Jessica Thayar
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79. Die Bestie von Shanghai (1947), film...Bar Patron
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80. Die legendären Dorseys (1947), film...Lady in Concert Audience
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81. Blondie in the Dough (1947), film...Mrs. Dixon
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82. My Dear Secretary (1948), film...Nightclub Patron
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83. Let's Live a Little (1948), film...Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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84. The Velvet Touch (1948), film...Partygoer (uncredited)
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85. Lulu Belle (1948), film...Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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86. Venus macht Seitensprünge (1948), film...Department Store Customer
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87. Parole, Inc. (1948), film...Nurse
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88. Die Gräfin von Monte Christo (1948), film...Restaurant Extra (uncredited)
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89. Sky Liner (1949), film...Mother (uncredited)
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90. Dem Rauschgift verfallen (1949), film...Nurse
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91. Tänzer vom Broadway (1949), film...Guest in Lobby (uncredited)
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92. My Friend Irma (1949), film...Gypsy Tea Room Diner (uncredited)
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93. The Second Woman (1950), film...Fiesta Guest / Country Club Guest
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94. Alles über Eva (1950), film...Sarah Siddons Awards Well-Wisher
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95. Born to Be Bad (1950), film...Mrs. Worthington
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96. Bezaubernde Frau (1950), film...First-Nighter in Box
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97. Geh leise, Fremder (1950), film...New Year's Celebrant
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98. Im Solde des Satans (1950), film...Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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99. My Blue Heaven (1950), film...Party Guest (uncredited)
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100. Entgleist (1950), film...Woman at Country Club Dance (uncredited)
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101. Tod im Nacken (1950), film...Greengrove Race Spectator (uncredited)
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102. Mississippi-Melodie (1951), film...Racetrack Spectator
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103. Headline Story (1951), film...Arriving Barbeque Room Patron
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104. Der große Caruso (1951), film...Front Row Audience Member at 'Lucia di Lammermoor'
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105. Dem Satan singt man keine Lieder (1951), film...Spectator at Coroner's Inquest
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106. Dear Brat (1951), film...Laura Millikan (uncredited)
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107. Der Gefangene von Zenda (1952), film...Ball Guest
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108. Um Haaresbreite (1952), film...Wagon Restaurant Diner
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109. Versuchung auf 809 (1952), film...Banquet Guest
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110. Maskierte Herzen (1952), film...Reception Guest
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111. Bloodhounds of Broadway (1952), film...Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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112. Androkles und der Löwe (1952), film...Christian Woman
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113. Ein Fremder ruft an (1952), film...Airport Cafeteria Customer
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114. Life with Elizabeth (1952), serien...Woman in Tearoom
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115. Starr vor Angst (1953), film...Nightclub Patron
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116. Engelsgesicht (1953), film...Shirley - Barrett's Secretary
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117. Der Mann mit den zwei Frauen (1953), film...Bus Passenger
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118. Bad for Each Other (1953), film...Party Guest (uncredited)
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119. Diese Frau vergißt man nicht (1953), film...Party Guest (uncredited)
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120. Die pikanten Jahre einer Frau (1953), film...Indian's Wife at Party
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121. Gefährliche Überfahrt (1953), film...Ship's Passenger
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122. Der tollkühne Jockey (1953), film...Hunt Club Ball Guest (uncredited)
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123. Panik in New York (1953), film...Ballet-Goer
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124. War es die große Liebe? (1953), film...Shopper in Department Store
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125. Das Fenster zum Hof (1954), film...Songwriter's Party Guest with Poodle
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126. Bei Anruf Mord (1954), film...Woman Departing Ship
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127. Immer jagte er Blondinen (1954), film...Dining Patron (uncredited)
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128. Das blonde Glück (1954), film...Woman in Front of Flower Shop / Restaurant Patron
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129. Das lange Warten (1954), film...Shopper in Department Store
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130. Blut im Schnee (1954), film...Party Guest Descending Stairs
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131. Eine glückliche Scheidung (1954), film...Nightclub Patron / Woman at Airport (uncredited)
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132. Die Lachbombe (1954), film...Woman at Ballet (uncredited)
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133. In geheimer Kommandosache (1955), film...Party Guest
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134. Der Schwan (1956), film...Ball Attendee
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135. Geliebt in alle Ewigkeit (1956), film...Party Guest
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136. Schonungslos (1956), film...Restaurant Diner
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137. Wenn die Nacht anbricht (1956), film...Woman at Fashion Show
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138. Na, na, Fräulein Mutti (1956), film...Shopper (uncredited)
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139. The First Traveling Saleslady (1956), film...Diner at Muehlebach Hotel (uncredited)
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140. Herbststürme (1956), film...Concert Attendee Getting Into Car
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141. Kelly and Me (1956), film...Woman at Nightclub Table
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142. Austria (1956), film...Opera Attendee (uncredited)
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143. Geschöpf des Schreckens (1956), film...Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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144. Pal Joey (1957), film...Guest at Charity Ball (scenes deleted)
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145. Dein Schicksal in meiner Hand (1957), film...Patron at 21
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146. Vertigo - Aus dem Reich der Toten (1958), film...Diner at Ernie's
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147. Hausboot (1958), film...Club Patron
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148. Die Fliege (1958), film...Audience Member
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149. Keine Angst vor scharfen Sachen (1958), film...Townswoman at Meeting (uncredited)
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150. Die Heiratsvermittlerin (1958), film...Patron at Harmonica Club (uncredited)
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151. Eine tolle Nummer (1959), film...Party Guest
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152. Bei mir nicht (1959), film...Diner at Sardi's (uncredited)
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153. Die Krone des Lebens (1959), film...Attendee at Preview (uncredited)
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154. Früchte einer Leidenschaft (1960), film...Night Club Patron
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155. Versunkene Welt (1960), film...Guest at Zoological Institute Forum
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156. So eine Affäre (1960), film...Woman at Airport (uncredited)
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157. Nur wenige sind auserwählt (1960), film
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158. Sieben Diebe (1960), film...Casino Patron (uncredited)
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159. Rückkehr nach Peyton Place (1961), film...Townswoman at Meeting
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160. Die Heiratsmaschine (1961), film...Patron of Cocktail Bar
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161. Blaues Hawaii (1961), film...Maile's Tourist Customer
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162. Alles in einer Nacht (1961), film...Shirley - Barrett's Secretary
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163. Außer Rand und Band mit Twist (1961), film...Ball Guest
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164. Aufruhr im Spielzeugland (1961), film...Villager
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165. Süßer Vogel Jugend (1962), film...Finley Supporter at Rally
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166. Ein Rucksack voller Ärger (1962), film...Casino Patron (uncredited)
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167. Noch Zimmer frei (1962), film...Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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168. Der Ladenhüter (1963), film...Shopper, Gourmet Department
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169. Eine zuviel im Bett (1963), film...Seymour's Wife
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170. Zwei erfolgreiche Verführer (1964), film...Extra (uncredited)