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The Slippery Pearls (1931) -- Star-packed promotional short subject intended to raise funds for the National Variety Artists tuberculosis sanatarium...
Llegada de la campana historica del 16 de septiembre (1896) -- In this 1966 political ad, John Wayne endorses Ronald Reagan for governor of California. The taciturn cowboy talks about the contributions of actors like Jimmy Stewart and Irene Dunne to the country, and mocks opponents who say Reagan is "just an actor."
I Remember Mama (1948) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)
Penny Serenade (1941) -- A couple's big dreams give way to a life full of unexpected sadness and unexpected joy.
Life with Father (1947) -- A financier from New York rules his numerous family, consisting of his wife and his four sons, with the meticulousity of a bookkeeper.

Overview

Date of Death:
4 September 1990, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
Irene Marie Dunne was born on December 20, 1898, in Louisville, Kentucky... more
Trivia:
After retiring from acting, Dunne devoted herself primarily to Republican... more
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Awards:
Nominated for 5 Oscars. Another 1 win more
NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
A Single Actress (Julianne Moore and Oscar)
 (From FilmExperience. 27 September 2009, 10:49 AM, PDT)

Scenes We Love: The Awful Truth
 (From Cinematical. 9 August 2009, 4:03 PM, PDT)

Filmography

Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "General Electric Theater" (1953)   Margaret Henderson (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 8.1 (72)
AKAs:
  • G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
  • G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
- 2. "Saints and Sinners" (1962)   Anita Farrell (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 6.7 (10)
- 3. "Insight" (1960)   Gertrude le Forte (1 episode, 1962) 1962 - 6.6 (38)
1 TV episode:
- 4. "Frontier Circus" (1961)   Dr. Sam (1 episode, 1961) 1961 - 5.9 (13)
1 TV episode:
- 5. "The DuPont Show with June Allyson" (1959)   Dr. Gina Kerstas (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 7.2 (26)
AKAs:
  • The June Allyson Show
- 6. "The Christophers" (1952)   (1 episode, 1958) 1958 - 6.0 (9)
- 7. "The Ford Television Theatre" (1952)   Janet Wilson / 4 characters not shown (4 episodes, 1954-1956) 1956 - 7.3 (31)
- 8. "Letter to Loretta" (1953)   Guest Hostess (2 episodes, 1955) 1955 - 8.6 (37)
AKAs:
  • The Loretta Young Show (USA: new title)
  • The Loretta Young Theatre (USA: rerun title)
- 9. "The Jack Benny Program" (1950)   Irene Dunne (1 episode, 1953) 1953 - 8.8 (191)
AKAs:
  • The Jack Benny Show (USA: informal title)
  • The Lucky Strike Program (USA: alternative title)
- 10. It Grows on Trees (1952) Polly Baxter 1952 - 6.5 (118)
- 11. "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1951)   (1 episode, 1952) 1952 - 7.1 (48)
AKAs:
  • Herald Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
  • Schlitz Playhouse (USA: new title)
  • The Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
- 12. The Mudlark (1950) Queen Victoria 1950 - 6.9 (252)
- 13. Never a Dull Moment (1950)   Kay Kingsley Heyward 1950 - 5.2 (149)
AKAs:
  • Never a Dull Moment! (USA: promotional title)
- 14. The House of Tomorrow (1949) Girl in swimsuit 1949 - 7.4 (164)
- 15. I Remember Mama (1948) Martha 'Mama' Hanson 1948 - 8.2 (2,073)
- 16. Life with Father (1947) Vinnie Day 1947 - 7.3 (1,410)
- 17. Anna and the King of Siam (1946) Anna Owens 1946 - 7.1 (633)
- 18. Over 21 (1945) Paula 'Polly' Wharton 1945 - 6.6 (116)
- 19. Together Again (1944) Anne Crandall 1944 - 6.8 (74)
- 20. The White Cliffs of Dover (1944) Susan Dunn 1944 - 6.9 (510)
- 21. A Guy Named Joe (1943) Dorinda Durston 1943 - 6.9 (803)
- 22. Lady in a Jam (1942) Jane Palmer 1942 - 6.5 (35)
- 23. Unfinished Business (1941) Nancy Andrews 1941 - 6.9 (88)
- 24. Penny Serenade (1941) Julie Gardiner Adams 1941 - 7.1 (2,053)
- 25. My Favorite Wife (1940) Ellen Arden 1940 - 7.3 (3,128)
- 26. When Tomorrow Comes (1939) Helen Lawrence 1939 - 6.9 (82)
- 27. Invitation to Happiness (1939) Eleanor Wayne 1939 - 8.2 (38)
- 28. Love Affair (1939) Terry 1939 - 7.3 (1,231)
- 29. Joy of Living (1938) Margaret 'Maggie' Garret 1938 - 6.6 (228)
- 30. The Awful Truth (1937) Lucy Warriner 1937 - 8.0 (6,052)
- 31. High, Wide, and Handsome (1937) Sally Watterson 1937 - 7.4 (78)
- 32. Theodora Goes Wild (1936) Theodora Lynn 1936 - 7.4 (621)
- 33. Show Boat (1936)   Magnolia Hawks 1936 - 7.8 (1,043)
AKAs:
  • Edna Ferber's Show Boat (USA: complete title)
- 34. Magnificent Obsession (1935) Helen Hudson 1935 - 7.2 (205)
- 35. Roberta (1935) Stephanie 1935 - 7.0 (917)
- 36. Sweet Adeline (1934) Adeline 'Addie' Schmidt 1934 - 5.9 (101)
- 37. The Age of Innocence (1934) Countess Ellen Olenska 1934 - 6.5 (106)
- 38. Stingaree (1934) Hilda Bouverie 1934 - 5.9 (132)
- 39. This Man Is Mine (1934) Tony Dunlap 1934 - 6.1 (105)
- 40. If I Were Free (1933)   Sarah Cazenove 1933 - 6.7 (78)
AKAs:
  • Behold We Live (UK)
- 41. Ann Vickers (1933) Ann Vickers 1933 - 6.1 (166)
- 42. The Silver Cord (1933) Christina Phelps 1933 - 7.0 (107)
- 43. The Secret of Madame Blanche (1933) Sally Sanders St. John 1933 - 6.6 (93)
- 44. No Other Woman (1933) Anna Stanley 1933 - 6.0 (108)
- 45. Thirteen Women (1932) Laura Stanhope 1932 - 6.2 (294)
- 46. Back Street (1932) Ray Smith 1932 - 7.4 (115)
- 47. Symphony of Six Million (1932)   Jessica 1932 - 6.2 (145)
AKAs:
  • Melody of Life
- 48. Consolation Marriage (1931)   Mary Brown Porter 1931 - 6.3 (107)
AKAs:
  • Married in Haste
- 49. The Great Lover (1931) Diana Page 1931 - 5.6 (49)
- 50. Bachelor Apartment (1931)   Helene Andrews 1931 - 6.7 (112)
AKAs:
  • Apartamento de Soltero (USA: alternative title)
- 51. Cimarron (1931) Sabra Cravat 1931 - 6.2 (1,124)
- 52. Leathernecking (1930)   Delphine Witherspoon 1930 - 8.5 (5)
AKAs:
  • Present Arms
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Someone to Watch Over Me (1987) (performer: "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES") 1987 - 6.1 (3,530)
- 2. Never a Dull Moment (1950)   (performer: "The Man with the Big Felt Hat', "Sagebrush Lullaby") 1950 - 5.2 (149)
AKAs:
  • Never a Dull Moment! (USA: promotional title)
- 3. I Remember Mama (1948) (performer: "Sovnen" (Slumber)-Norweigan lullaby) 1948 - 8.2 (2,073)
- 4. Life with Father (1947) (performer: "Sweet Marie" (1893)) 1947 - 7.3 (1,410)
- 5. The White Cliffs of Dover (1944) (performer: "Rosen aus dem Süden (Roses from the South), Op.388" (1880) (uncredited)) 1944 - 6.9 (510)
- 6. A Guy Named Joe (1943) (performer: "I'll Get By" (1928), "I'll See You in My Dreams" (1924)) ("I'll Get By" (1928)) 1943 - 6.9 (803)
- 7. Penny Serenade (1941) ("Charleston") 1941 - 7.1 (2,053)
- 8. Love Affair (1939) (performer: "Sing My Heart" (1939), "Plaisir d'Amour" (1775) (uncredited)) 1939 - 7.3 (1,231)
- 9. Joy of Living (1938) (performer: "Just Let Me Look at You" (1938) (uncredited), "What's Good About Good Night?" (1938) (uncredited), "A Heavenly Party" (1938) (uncredited), "You Couldn't Be Cuter" (1938) (uncredited), "Rock-a-Bye Baby" (1886) (uncredited), "Wiener Blut (Viennese Blood), Op.354" (1873) (uncredited)) 1938 - 6.6 (228)
- 10. The Awful Truth (1937) (performer: "Home on the Range" (uncredited), "La Serenata") ("My Dreams Are Gone With the Wind", "Home on the Range" (uncredited)) 1937 - 8.0 (6,052)
- 11. High, Wide, and Handsome (1937) (performer: "High , Wild and Handsome", "Can I Forget You ?", "The Folks, who live on the Hill", "Allegheny Al") 1937 - 7.4 (78)
- 12. Theodora Goes Wild (1936) (performer: "Rock of Ages" (1830) (uncredited), "Be Still My Heart" (1936) (uncredited)) ("Three Blind Mice" (uncredited)) 1936 - 7.4 (621)
- 13. Show Boat (1936)   (performer: "Make Believe", "I Have The Room Above Her", "Gallivantin' Around", "You Are Love", "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (reprise), "After The Ball") ("Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man") 1936 - 7.8 (1,043)
AKAs:
  • Edna Ferber's Show Boat (USA: complete title)
- 14. Roberta (1935) (performer: "Russian Lullaby", "Yesterdays" (uncredited), "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (uncredited), "Lovely to Look At" (uncredited)) 1935 - 7.0 (917)
- 15. Stingaree (1934) (performer: "I Wish I Were a Fisherman" (1934) (uncredited), "Once You're Mine" (1934) (uncredited), "Tonight Is Mine" (1934) (uncredited), "The Last Rose of Summer" (1808) (uncredited), "Ah! je ris de me voir si belle en ce miroir (Jewel Song)" (1859) (uncredited)) ("Tonight Is Mine" (1934) (uncredited)) 1934 - 5.9 (132)
- 16. Sweet Adeline (1934) (performer: "We Were So Young" (1934), "Here Am I" (1929), "Lonely Feet" (1934), "'Twas Not So Long Ago" (1929), "Don't Ever Leave Me" (1929)) ("Why Was I Born" (1929), "Lonely Feet" (1934)) 1934 - 5.9 (101)
- 17. This Man Is Mine (1934) (performer: "The Lilac Tree" (uncredited)) 1934 - 6.1 (105)
- 18. If I Were Free (1933)   ("Early Rising") 1933 - 6.7 (78)
AKAs:
  • Behold We Live (UK)
- 19. The Secret of Madame Blanche (1933) (performer: "If Love Were All", "Every Lover Must Meet His Fate" from the operetta "Sweethearts" (1913), "Jimmy") 1933 - 6.6 (93)
- 20. Consolation Marriage (1931)   (performer: "Devotion" (1931) (uncredited)) 1931 - 6.3 (107)
AKAs:
  • Married in Haste
- 21. The Great Lover (1931) (performer: "Là ci darem la mano" (1787) (uncredited), "Ich liebe Dich" (1864) (uncredited), "Waltz Song" (1867) (uncredited)) 1931 - 5.6 (49)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Marilyn: Something's Got to Give (1990) (TV) Ellen Arden 1990 - 7.4 (70)
- 2. The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (1985) (TV) Herself (Honoree) 1985 - 5.6 (34)
- 3. The 39th Annual Academy Awards (1967) (TV) Herself - Presenter: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award 1967 - 6.3 (58)
- 4. "House Party" (1952)   Herself (1 episode, 1964) 1964 - 7.0 (24)
AKAs:
  • Art Linkletter's House Party (USA: complete title)
  • The Linkletter Show (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
- 5. "About Faces" (1960)   Herself (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - -
1 TV episode:
- 6. The 31st Annual Academy Awards (1959) (TV) Herself - Presenter: Best Actor 1959 - 4.9 (54)
- 7. "What's My Line?" (1950)   Herself / Mystery Guest (2 episodes, 1953-1957) 1957 - 8.9 (268)
- 8. "The Perry Como Show" (1948)   Herself (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 7.6 (24)
AKAs:
  • Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (USA: new title)
  • The Chesterfield Supper Club
- 9. "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (1950)   Herself / Herself - Actress (2 episodes, 1953-1955) 1955 - 7.8 (140)
AKAs:
  • Colgate Summer Comedy Hour (USA: summer title)
  • Colgate Variety Hour (USA: sixth season title)
  • Michael Todd Revue (USA: subtitle)
- 10. Dateline: Disneyland (1955) (TV) Herself 1955 - 6.8 (64)
- 11. "Disneyland" (1954)   Herself (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 8.4 (277)
AKAs:
  • Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title)
  • The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title)
  • The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title)
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title)
  • Walt Disney (USA: new title)
  • Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title)
  • Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title)
- 12. Easter Parade of Stars Auto Show (1954) (TV) Hostess 1954 - -
- 13. The 26th Annual Academy Awards (1954) (TV) Herself - Presenter: Best Director 1954 - 3.4 (36)
- 14. Easter Parade of Stars Auto Show (1953) (TV) Herself - Hostess 1953 - -
- 15. "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1951)   Herself - Host / 3 characters not shown (4 episodes, 1951-1952) 1952 - 7.1 (48)
AKAs:
  • Herald Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
  • Schlitz Playhouse (USA: new title)
  • The Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
- 16. You Can Change the World (1951) Herself 1951 - 6.2 (15)
- 17. Show Business at War (1943)   Herself 1943 - 8.2 (130)
AKAs:
  • The March of Time Volume IX, Issue 10
- 18. The Slippery Pearls (1931)   Herself 1931 - 6.0 (228)
AKAs:
  • The Stolen Jools
- 1. 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009) (TV)
- 2. "Broadway: The American Musical"  
1 TV episode:
- 3. The Lady with the Torch (1999) (archive sound) (also archive footage) Herself
- 4. Entertaining the Troops (1994) Herself
- 5. Musical Comedy Tonight II (1981) (TV) Magnolia Hawks
- 6. Has Anybody Here Seen Canada? A History of Canadian Movies 1939-1953 (1979) (TV) (uncredited) Herself (at the Oscars, 1942, with Coop)
- 7. "The World at War" (1973) (uncredited) Herself
- 8. "Hollywood and the Stars"  
1 TV episode:
- 9. Hollywood Without Make-Up (1963) Herself
- 10. "Toast of the Town"  
1 TV episode:
- 11. Screen Snapshots 7855: Pennies from Hollywood (1955) Herself
- 12. Land of Liberty (1939) Sabra Cravat (edited from: Cimarron)

Additional Details

Other Works:
Active on Broadway in the following productions: more
Publicity Listings:
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Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Romance | Musical more

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