Joan Barry
Joan Barry , actually Ina Florence Marshman Bell (born November 5, 1903 in London , † April 10, 1989 in Marbella , Spain ) was a British actress.
Life
The only 1.57 m tall Joan Barry had her first small appearances in silent films. In 1929 she dubbed Anny Ondra's voice in Alfred Hitchcock's film Blackmail . She is the first voice actress in film history. Hitchcock cast her in 1931 in the female lead in his comedy Finally We're Rich . She shot her last film in 1932 and withdrew completely from the acting business in 1934 after marriage and motherhood.
Filmography (selection)
- 1922: The Card
- 1925: The Happy Ending
- 1929: Atlantic
- 1931: Finally We're Rich (Rich and Strange)
- 1933: Rome Express (Rome Express)
Web links
- Joan Barry in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Barry, Joan |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bell, Ina Florence Marshman (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 5th November 1903 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | London |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 10, 1989 |
| Place of death | Marbella , Spain |