Heather Thatcher
Heather Thatcher is known for Gaslight (1944), Man Hunt (1941), Beau Geste (1939).
Biography
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Heather Thatcher (3 September 1896 – 15 February 1987) was an English actress in theatre and films. She was from London. The Plaything (1929), produced by Castleton Knight and Elstree Studios, begins as a silent film. It develops into an audible film which is recorded in good quality for its time. The theme concerns a Highland laird who falls in love with a hedonistic London heiress. Thatcher plays a prominent role as Martyn Bennett.
In 1931 she visited Hollywood while attending the wedding of James Gleason. As a star of English comedy, she was being compared to Marilyn Miller, Thatcher wore a monocle to the marriage ceremony. In the autumn of 1931 she was invited to a reception following the premiere of Strictly Dishonorable (1931), at the Carthay Circle Theatre. Among her friends in films were Anthony Bushell and Zelma O'Neal.
Thatcher was signed by MGM in February 1932. She was given a feature role in But The Flesh Is Weak (1932). The film stars Robert Montgomery and is directed by Jack Conway. The film was adapted from a British stage production which showcased Novello. Thatcher was praised for her performance. German actress, Nora Gregor was found disappointing. The English actress "gives a brilliant performance and creates the only human being in the piece."
Thatcher sued Gloria Swanson British Productions for breach of contract in a suit which was settled in December 1933. During the filming of Perfect Understanding (1933) Thatcher's contract was cancelled before the production was completed. No explanation was given. She was excluded from the film when a new author was hired. The replacement writer chose to eliminate her character.
The Private Life of Don Juan (1934) was also filmed at Elstree Studios. The film has Douglas Fairbanks Sr. as its leading man. Owen Nares plays the title role and Thatcher is Anna Dora, one of the ladies.
Later in her career Thatcher returned to Britain to make films. Among these is Will Any Gentleman...? (1953), filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood. Thatcher appears together with George Cole and Veronica Hurst. The film was a short adventure about a hypnotist who puts a man in a trance.
Thatcher made her last films in 1955. The Deep Blue Sea has a screenplay written by Terence Rattigan and features Vivien Leigh and Kenneth More. Thatcher depicts Aunt May Luton in Josephine and Men. The film is a comedy starring Glynis Johns and Peter Finch.
Questions about Heather Thatcher
How many Heather Thatcher films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 26 films with Heather Thatcher, from 1930 to 1955.
What is the best rated Heather Thatcher film?
The best rated Heather Thatcher film in the catalogue is Gaslight (1944), rated 7.5.
What was the first Heather Thatcher film?
The first Heather Thatcher film in the catalogue is Beau Geste, from 1939.
Who has Heather Thatcher worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Heather Thatcher shares the most credits with Alfred Newman (2 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
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7.5 Gaslight
1944
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7.0 Beau Geste
1939
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6.9 Man Hunt
1941
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6.2 Above Suspicion
1943
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6.0 Anna Karenina
1948
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6.0 The Private Life of Don Juan
1934
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7.2 Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
1942
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7.1 If I Were King
1938
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5.8 The Undying Monster
1942
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4.9 The Deep Blue Sea
1955
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6.8 This Above All
1942
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6.7 Journey for Margaret
1942
Full filmography
35 films — 26 in the catalogue
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6.4 Josephine and Men
1955 · May Luton
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4.9
The Deep Blue Sea
1955 · Lady Dawson
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6.4 Duel in the Jungle
1954 · Lady on the Niagara
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6.3 Will Any Gentleman...?
1953 · Mrs Whittle
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6.1 The Hour of 13
1952 · Mrs. Chumley Orr
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7.3 Father's Doing Fine
1952 · Lady Buckering
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6.2 Encore
1951 · Eva Barrett
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7.0 Trottie True
1949 · Angela Platt Brown
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6.4 Dear Mr. Prohack
1949 · Lady Maslam
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6.0
Anna Karenina
1948 · Countess Lydia Ivanova
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7.5
Gaslight
1944 · Lady Dalroy
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6.2
Above Suspicion
1943 · English Girl Dancing with Richard (Uncredited)
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6.7
Journey for Margaret
1942 · Mrs. Harris
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5.8
The Undying Monster
1942 · Conita 'Christy' Christopher
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6.8
This Above All
1942 · Nurse
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4.3 Tu És a Única
1942 · Mrs. Tyler-Blane
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7.2
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
1942 · Maggie Martin
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6.9
Man Hunt
1941 · Lady Alice Risborough
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7.0
Beau Geste
1939 · Lady Patricia Brandon
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6.5 Girls' School
1938 · Miss Brackett
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7.1
If I Were King
1938 · The Queen
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6.3 Fools for Scandal
1938 · Lady Potter-Porter
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6.4 Tovarich
1937 · Lady Kartegann
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6.5 The Thirteenth Chair
1937 · Mary Eastwood
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7.3 Mama Steps Out
1937 · Nadine Wentworth
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6.5 The Dictator
1935 · Lady of the Court
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10.0
It's a Boy
1934 · Anita Gunn
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6.0
The Private Life of Don Juan
1934 · Anna Dora, an Actress as Actresses Go
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7.0 Loyalties
1933 · Margaret Orme
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6.3 But the Flesh Is Weak
1932 · Lady Joan Culver
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Stepping Stones
1931
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5.9 A Warm Corner
1930 · Mimi
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7.0 Comets
1930 · Herself
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The Plaything
1929 · Martyn Bennett
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7.0 The First Men in the Moon
1919 · Susan
People data: TMDb.
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