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Heather Thatcher‌

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Female

Birthday

calendar1896-09-03

Popularity

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Heather Thatcher

London, England, UK

Heather Thatcher

London, England, UK

Gender

Female

Birthday

calendar1896-09-03

Popularity

star3.1

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.

Movie Credits

Man Hunt

Man Hunt‌
star7.0
calendar 1941

Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina‌
star6.0
calendar 1948

The Undying Monster

The Undying Monster‌
star5.6
calendar 1942

Beau Geste

Beau Geste‌
star7.0
calendar 1939

Tovarich

Tovarich‌
star6.2
calendar 1937

If I Were King

If I Were King‌
star6.8
calendar 1938

Father's Doing Fine

Father's Doing Fine‌
star6.3
calendar 1952

Dear Mr. Prohack

Dear Mr. Prohack‌
star6.0
calendar 1949

It's a Boy

It's a Boy‌
star0.0
calendar 1933

Mama Steps Out

Mama Steps Out‌
star6.0
calendar 1937

The Thirteenth Chair

The Thirteenth Chair‌
star5.8
calendar 1937

But the Flesh Is Weak

But the Flesh Is Weak‌
star6.0
calendar 1932

Will Any Gentleman...?

Will Any Gentleman...?‌
star5.6
calendar 1953

Josephine and Men

Josephine and Men‌
star6.3
calendar 1955

We Were Dancing

We Were Dancing‌
star4.2
calendar 1942

Loyalties

Loyalties‌
star6.0
calendar 1933

Fools for Scandal

Fools for Scandal‌
star6.2
calendar 1938

The Hour of 13

The Hour of 13‌
star5.7
calendar 1952

The Deep Blue Sea

The Deep Blue Sea‌
star5.2
calendar 1955

A Warm Corner

A Warm Corner‌
star4.5
calendar 1930

Duel in the Jungle

Duel in the Jungle‌
star5.9
calendar 1954

Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake

Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake‌
star7.2
calendar 1942

Gaslight

Gaslight‌
star7.5
calendar 1944

Girls' School

Girls' School‌
star6.0
calendar 1938

The First Men in the Moon

The First Men in the Moon‌
star6.0
calendar 1919

The Dictator

The Dictator‌
star6.0
calendar 1935

Journey for Margaret

Journey for Margaret‌
star6.6
calendar 1942

Comets

Comets‌
star0.0
calendar 1930

Trottie True

Trottie True‌
star7.0
calendar 1949

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones‌
star0.0
calendar 1931

The Private Life of Don Juan

The Private Life of Don Juan‌
star6.2
calendar 1934

Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion‌
star6.4
calendar 1943

Encore

Encore‌
star6.2
calendar 1951

The Plaything

The Plaything‌
star0.0
calendar 1929

This Above All

This Above All‌
star6.6
calendar 1942

Tv Credits

Family Affairs

Family Affairs‌
star0.0
calendar 1949