Biography
Betty Ann Davies (24 December 1910 - 14 May 1955) was a British stage and film actress.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Alias John Preston
1955
as Mrs. Sandford
A mysterious young man settles in a rural English town and immediately starts making a good impression. Before long he has insinuated himself into loc...
Children Galore
1955
as Mrs. Euphemia Ark
As a going away gift to a small village, the local Lord and Lady promise a new cottage to the local couple with the most grandchildren. Competitive in...
The Belles of St. Trinian's
1954
as Miss Waters
The unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian's are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when th...
Blackout
1954
as Mrs. Alicia Brunner
When a beautiful young woman suddenly offers inebriated Casey Morrow a lot of money for a quick and easy job, he doesn't ask too many questions. But w...
Gilbert Harding Speaking of Murder
1953
as Selina
A compilation of 3 stories, (i)"The Missing Passenger" (ii) "Falstaff's Fur Coat" (iii) "Thirty Days To Die". Originally part of the Danziger Brothers...
Grand National Night
1953
as Pinkie Collins
The story of a husband's implication in his wife's death, his stupid disposal of her body and the police enquiry which almost embroils him in a murder...
Cosh Boy
1953
as Elsie Walsh
Roy Walsh is a brash and enterprising thug who bullies his friends into subservience. He and his gang assault and rob people on the street, but things...
Meet Me Tonight
1952
as Doris Gow
Meet Me Tonight was the American title for the British-filmed Tonight at 8:30, adapted from the Noel Coward stage production of the same name.
Outcast of the Islands
1951
as Mrs. Williams
After financial improprieties are discovered at the Eastern trading company where he works, Peter Willems flees the resulting disgrace and criminal ch...
Trio
1950
as Mrs. Helen Chester
W. Somerset Maugham introduces three more of his stories about human foibles.
The Man in Black
1950
as Bertha Clavering
A woman conspires to steal her stepdaughter's inheritance following the mysterious death of her millionaire husband.
The Blue Lamp
1950
as Mary Bertha Lewis (Uncredited)
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the ...
Now Barabbas
1949
as Rosie
A prison governor deals with a variety of different prisoners, including a charming murderer.
The History of Mr. Polly
1949
as Miriam Larkins Polly
Quiet and somewhat direction-less, Alfred Polly uses the money he inherits from his father to marry and to set up shop in a small town. His heart is i...
The Passionate Friends
1949
as Joan Layton
A woman is torn between the love of her life, who is married to someone else, and her older husband.
To the Public Danger
1948
as Barmaid
Four people with very different backgrounds meet by chance at an English pub and gradually become carried away in a bout of thrill-seeking. When their...
Escape
1948
as Girl in Park
A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes from a prison and goes on the run aided by a local girl.
It Always Rains on Sunday
1947
as Sadie Hyams
During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.
Under a Cloud
1937
as Diana Forbes
Jimmy Forbes returns to England after being on the run in Australia for 20 years. He finds that his wife has gone up in the world and become wealthy. ...
Lucky Jade
1937
as Betsy
Betsy, a housemaid and aspiring actress, throws a party in her employer's house while he's away. Guests include agents and producers; but her employer...
Tropical Trouble
1936
as Mary Masterman
A series of misunderstanding leads to a colonial governor's wife suspecting him of an affair with his assistant.
Radio Lover
1936
as Wendy Maradyck
A penniless young charmer hits upon an ingenious route to fame and fortune.
Chick
1936
as Peggy
The hall porter at an Oxbridge College inherits an Earldom and enjoys a series of adventures.
Excuse My Glove
1936
as Ann Haydon
A young man, whose main interest in life is stained glass, accidentally accepts a challenge to fight in a fair boxing booth.
She Knew What She Wanted
1936
as Frankie
Joy Ride
1935
as Anne Maxwell
Two cousins invite their girlfriends on a joy-ride, but car trouble leads to catastrophe!
Play Up the Band
1935
as Betty Small
A brass band goes to London to take part in a competition.
Death at Broadcasting House
1934
as Poppy Levine
An actor is murdered live on air whilst a play is being broadcast. Everyone in the play and broadcasting house fall under suspicion.
My Old Duchess
1934
as Sally Martin
An actor impersonates a duchess – with truly astonishing results for him and his company!