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Heather Thatcher
Actor
Died February 15, 1987 (90 years)
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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.
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.
Filmography
| 1955 | Josephine and Men · as May Luton |
| 1955 | The Deep Blue Sea · as Lady Dawson |
| 1954 | Duel in the Jungle · as Lady On The Niagara |
| 1953 | Will Any Gentleman...? · as Mrs Whittle |
| 1952 | The Hour of 13 · as Mrs. Chumley-Orr |
| 1952 | Father's Doing Fine · as Lady Buckering |
| 1951 | Encore · as Eva Barrett |
| 1950 | Sunday Night Theatre (TV Series) · as Mrs. Ferguson |
| 1949 | The Gay Lady · as Angela Platt Brown |
| 1949 | Dear Mr. Prohack · as Lady Maslam |
| 1948 | Anna Karenina · as Countess Lydia Ivanova |
| 1944 | Gaslight · as Lady Mildred Dalroy |
| 1943 | Flesh and Fantasy · as Lady Flora |
| 1943 | Above Suspicion · as English Girl Dancing With Richard (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Journey for Margaret · as Mrs. Harris |
| 1942 | The Undying Monster · as Conita 'christy' Christopher |
| 1942 | The Moon and Sixpence · as Rose Waterford |
| 1942 | We Were Dancing · as Mrs. Tyler-Blane |
| 1942 | This Above All · as Nurse |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake · as Maggie Martin |
| 1941 | Man Hunt · as Lady Alice Risborough |
| 1939 | Beau Geste · as Lady Patricia Brandon |
| 1938 | If I Were King · as The Queen |
| 1938 | Girls' School · as Miss Brackett |
| 1938 | Fools for Scandal · as Lady Potter-Porter |
| 1937 | Tovarich · as Lady Kartegann |
| 1937 | The Thirteenth Chair · as Mary Eastwood |
| 1937 | Mama Steps Out · as Nadine Wentworth |
| 1935 | Loves of a Dictator · as Lady Of The Court |
| 1934 | The Private Life of Don Juan · as Anna Dora, An Actress As Actresses Go |
| 1933 | It's a Boy · as Anita Gunn |
| 1933 | Loyalties · as Margaret Orme |
| 1932 | -But the Flesh Is Weak · as Lady Joan Culver |
| 1931 | |
| 1930 | A Warm Corner · as Mimi |
| 1929 | Express Love · as The Girl |
| 1920 | De heldendaad van Peter Wells · as Camille Pablo |
| 1919 | The First Men in the Moon · as Susan |
| 1919 | The Green Terror · as Olive Crosswell |
| 1918 | The Key of the World · as Dina Destin |
| 1916 | Altar Chains · as Alice Vaughan |
| 1915 | The Prisoner of Zenda · as Extra |