Inez Courtney
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 12, 1908
- Died
- April 5, 1975
- Birthplace
- Amsterdam, New York, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Inez Courtney (March 12, 1908 – April 5, 1975) was an American actress on the Broadway stage and in films. Born in New York City, New York, she came from a large Irish-American family. Her father died when she was fifteen so she decided to go onto the stage. A year later she was doing a specialty dance which earned her the nicknames of St Vitis, Mosquito and Lightning. Courtney's first role as a singer and dancer came in the musical The Wild Rose in 1926. She became well-known among New York theatrical audiences for her work in Good News (1927), a musical comedy about college life. Her other credits include Spring Is Here in 1929 and America's Sweetheart in 1931. In the early 1930s, Miss Courtney left Broadway and went to Hollywood. Courtney acted in 58 films between 1930 and 1940. She secured her first movie work by asking Harry Cohn of Columbia Pictures for his assistance. The red-headed comedian made her screen debut as Cousin Betty in Loose Ankles (1930). The film co-starred Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Loretta Young. Her many movie credits include The Raven (1935), Suzy (1936), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), and Turnabout (1940), her last film. Courtney was married to an Italian nobleman, whereby she acquired the title Marchesa, but did not use it. She died at the Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, New Jersey in 1975 of undisclosed causes at the age of 67.
Filmography
Turnabout 1940
as Miss Edwards
The Farmer's Daughter 1940
as Emily French
The Shop Around the Corner 1940
as Ilona
Missing Evidence 1939
as Nellie Conrad
Blondie Meets the Boss 1939
as Betty Lou Wood
Beauty for the Asking 1939
as Gwen Morrison
Five of a Kind 1938
as Libby Long
Crime Ring 1938
as Kitty
Having Wonderful Time 1938
as Emma
The Hurricane 1937
as Tourist on Ocean Liner (uncredited)
Partners in Crime 1937
as Lillian Tate
The 13th Man 1937
as Julie Walters
Armored Car 1937
as Blind Date
The Hit Parade 1937
as Tillie
Clarence 1937
as Della
Time Out for Romance 1937
as Mabel
Wedding Present 1936
as Mary Lawson
Two in a Crowd 1936
as Mrs. Flynn (uncredited)
It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did) 1936
as Linda Sands
Suzy 1936
as Maisie
- Three Cheers for Love
Three Cheers for Love 1936
as Dorothy
Let's Sing Again 1936
as Marge Wilkins
Brilliant Marriage 1936
as Sally Patrick
The Reckless Way 1936
as Laura Jones
Another Face 1935
as Mamie (uncredited)
Millions in the Air 1935
as Miss Waterbury
Ship Cafe 1935
as Molly
The Girl Friend 1935
as Hilda
The Affair of Susan 1935
as Mrs. Barnes
The Raven 1935
as Mary Burns
Break of Hearts 1935
as Miss Wilson
Dizzy Dames 1935
as Arlette
Air Hawks 1935
as Second Nurse (uncredited)
Carnival 1935
as Girl
- Sweepstake Annie
Sweepstake Annie 1935
as Marge Moore
Broadway Bill 1934
as Nurse Mae (uncredited)
Jealousy 1934
as Penny
The Captain Hates the Sea 1934
as Flo
- Hollywood Here We Come
Hollywood Here We Come 1934
Actor
Hollywood on Parade No. B-1 1934
Actor
I Love That Man 1933
as Public Stenographer (scenes deleted)
Hold Your Man 1933
as Maizie
Cheating Blondes 1933
as Polly
Big City Blues 1932
as Faun
The Hot Heiress 1931
as Margie
Sunny 1930
as 'Weenie'
Bright Lights 1930
as Peggy North
Not Damaged 1930
as Maude Graham
The Song of the Flame 1930
as Grusha
Spring Is Here 1930
as Mary Jane Braley
Loose Ankles 1930
as Betty
Credits from TMDB.