MT
Photo of Mary Treen

Mary Treen

Actor
Born March 27, 1907Died July 20, 1989 (82 years)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

Mary Treen (born Mary Louise Summers, March 27, 1907 – July 20, 1989) was an American film and television actress, a familiar face who brought levity to the screen. A minor actress for much of her career, she managed to secure a plain, unassuming niche for herself in the Hollywood of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

Early years

She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of attorney Don. C. Summers and actress Helene Sullivan Summers. In 1908, when Mary Louise was 11 months old, her mother sued her father for divorce on the grounds that he failed to provide for her. Her father died while she was an infant. She was reared in California by her mother and her stepfather, a physician. Treen attended the Westlake School for Girls and a convent where she tried out successfully in school plays.

Career

During her career, Treen was seen in over 40 films. Among her film roles were Tilly, the secretary of the Building and Loan, in It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and the role of Pat in the drama Kitty Foyle (1940) starring Ginger Rogers.

Her longest-running role was as Hilda, the maid and baby nurse, in 64 episodes from 1962 to 1965 of the NBC and CBS sitcom The Joey Bishop Show. Earlier, in the 1954–1955 season, she was cast in thirty-eight episodes as Emily Dodger on the CBS sitcom Willy.

Death

Treen died of cancer in Newport Beach, California, July 20, 1989. She was 82. Her only survivors were distant cousins. One of her cousins was actor Mort Mills.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • It's a Wonderful Life
  • Bonanza
  • Dennis the Menace
  • The Case of the Lucky Legs
  • Gun Duel in Durango
  • Four Star Playhouse
  • The Gene Autry Show
  • Hands Across the Border

Known For

  • Kitty Foyle
  • Room for One More
  • Casanova Brown
  • Strange Impersonation
  • The Joey Bishop Show
  • Father Takes a Wife
  • Let's Do It Again
  • Gun Duel in Durango
  • Swing Parade of 1946
  • High Powered
  • Hands Across the Border

Filmography

1987
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life - Hosted by Johnny Carson · as Cousin Tilly (clip From It's A Wonderful Life (1946))
1983
1981
The Fall Guy (TV Series) · as Cantina Owner
1979
The Dukes of Hazzard (TV Series) · as Aunt Clara Coltrane
1978
1977
The Love Boat (TV Series) · as Sister #2
1976
Laverne & Shirley (TV Series) · as Nana Shotz
1975
1974
Happy Days (TV Series) · as Miss Prism
1972
The Rookies (TV Series) · as Apt. Manager
1969
Love, American Style (TV Series) · as Miss Crenshaw
1969
The Brady Bunch (TV Series) · as Kay
1969
The Bill Cosby Show (TV Series) · as Mrs. Drucker
1968
Here's Lucy (TV Series) · as Mary Winters
1966
The Pruitts of Southampton (TV Series) · as Mrs. Kimble
1966
Paradise, Hawaiian Style · as Mrs. Belden
1965
The Smothers Brothers Show (TV Series) · as Lady With Purse
1965
Green Acres (TV Series) · as Telephone Operator
1965
Please Don't Eat the Daisies (TV Series) · as Mabel
1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (TV Series) · as Woman #1
1963
Who's Minding the Store? · as Mattress Customer
1963
Fun in Acapulco · as Mrs. Stevers (uncredited)
1962
Girls! Girls! Girls! · as Mrs. Figgot
1961
The Errand Boy · as Commissary Cashier
1961
Bachelor in Paradise · as Mrs. Bruce Freedman (uncredited)
1961
Hazel (TV Series) · as Nurse
1961
The Joey Bishop Show (TV Series) · as Hilda
1961
Ada · as Clubwoman With Pecan Pie
1961
All in a Night's Work · as Miss Schuster
1960
The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series) · as Clara Lindsey
1960
SurfSide 6 (TV Series) · as Hotel Plaza Desk Clerk (uncredited)
1960
Pete and Gladys (TV Series) · as Phone Operator
1959
Career · as Marie, Secretary To Shirley Drake
1959
Bourbon Street Beat (TV Series) · as Clairibelle
1959
Dennis the Menace (TV Series) · as Cook
1959
The June Allyson Show (TV Series) · as Hazel
1959
Bonanza (TV Series) · as Annie Wilson
1959
Don't Give Up the Ship · as Mother At Wedding Party
1958
The Ann Sothern Show (TV Series) · as Mary Conway
1958
I Married a Monster from Outer Space · as Mother Bradley (uncredited)
1958
The Donna Reed Show (TV Series) · as Mrs. Larson
1958
Rock-a-Bye Baby · as Nurse
1957
The Sad Sack · as Sgt. Hansen
1957
Goodyear Theatre (TV Series) · as Kate
1957
The Joker Is Wild · as Heckler (uncredited)
1957
Perry Mason (TV Series) · as Bess
1957
M Squad (TV Series) · as Mary Cosgrove
1957
Wagon Train (TV Series) · as Bessie Treymore (uncredited)
1957
Bachelor Father (TV Series) · as Spa Receptionist
1957
1957
Date with the Angels (TV Series) · as Maternity Nurse
1957
Gun Duel in Durango · as Miss Henderson
1957
Public Pigeon No. 1 · as Mrs. Bates (uncredited)
1957
Hold That Hypnotist · as Hotel Maid
1957
O. Henry Playhouse (TV Series) · as Mrs. Foley
1956
Bundle of Joy · as Matron
1956
Calling Homicide · as Flo Burton - Script Girl (uncredited)
1956
Hey Jeannie! (TV Series) · as Katie
1956
The Birds and the Bees · as Mrs. Burnside
1956
When Gangland Strikes · as Emily Parsons
1955
Crossroads (1955) (TV Series) · as Nurse
1955
The Eternal Sea · as Admitting Nurse
1955
Stage 7 (TV Series) · as Louise
1955
The Star and the Story (TV Series) · as Cast
1954
Disneyland (TV Series) · as Dress Shop Owner (uncredited)
1954
Climax! (TV Series) · as Cast
1954
December Bride (TV Series) · as Mrs. Schultz
1954
Shower of Stars (TV Series) · as Cleaning Lady In Boarding House Skit
1954
It's a Great Life (TV Series) · as Thelma Purcell
1953
Life With Father (TV Series) · as Mary
1953
The Loretta Young Show (TV Series) · as Aunt Gladys
1953
Clipped Wings · as Mildred
1953
Let's Do It Again · as Nelly
1952
I Married Joan (TV Series) · as Harriet
1952
1952
Four Star Playhouse (TV Series) · as Madeline
1952
Dreamboat · as Wife In Hotel Bar
1952
Sailor Beware · as Ginger
1952
Room for One More · as Grace Roberts (as Mary Lou Treen)
1951
The Stooge · as Ms. Regan (uncredited)
1951
The Red Skelton Show (TV Series) · as Girl In Park
1950
The Jack Benny Program (TV Series) · as Mrs. Jameson
1950
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV Series) · as Mrs. Curtis
1950
The Fuller Brush Girl · as Woman Selling Magazine (uncredited)
1950
The Gene Autry Show (TV Series) · as Netty Blinkensop
1950
Young Daniel Boone · as Helen Bryan
1949
And Baby Makes Three · as Pregnant Woman
1948
The Life of Riley (1949) (TV Series) · as Millie - Stevenson's Secretary
1948
Let's Live a Little · as Miss Adams
1948
The Snake Pit · as Nurse Jones
1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven · as Wife (uncredited)
1948
Shed No Tears · as Hilda (uncredited)
1947
Merton of the Movies · as Gladys (uncredited)
1947
A Likely Story · as Nurse (uncredited)
1946
1946
Strange Impersonation · as Talkative Nurse
1946
Swing Parade of 1946 · as Marie Finch
1946
From This Day Forward · as Alice Beesley
1945
She Wouldn't Say Yes · as Train Passenger At Bar
1945
Blonde from Brooklyn · as Diane Peabody
1945
Don Juan Quilligan · as Lucy Blake
1945
High Powered · as Cassie Mcquade
1944
The Navy Way · as Agnes
1944
Casanova Brown · as Monica Case, The Maid
1944
I Love a Soldier · as Cecilia 'cissy' Grant
1944
Hands Across the Border · as Sophie Lawrence
1943
Mystery Broadcast · as Smitty
1943
So Proudly We Hail! · as Lt. Sadie Schwartz
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars · as Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
1943
Flight for Freedom · as Newspaper Woman (uncredited)
1943
Hit Parade of 1943 · as Janie
1943
1943
The Powers Girl · as Nancy
1943
Lady Bodyguard · as Miss Tracy
1942
1942
Stand by All Networks · as Nora Cassidy
1942
Between Us Girls · as Mary Belle
1942
They All Kissed the Bride · as Susie Johnson
1942
Roxie Hart · as Secretary
1942
Ship Ahoy · as Nurse
1942
1941
Pacific Blackout · as Irene
1941
1941
You Belong to Me · as Doris
1941
Father Takes a Wife · as Secretary
1941
The Flame of New Orleans · as Party Guest
1941
1940
Kitty Foyle · as Pat
1940
Dulcy · as Miss Twill
1940
Black Diamonds · as Nina Norton
1940
Queen of the Mob · as Billy's Nurse
1940
Girl in 313 · as Jenny, Hotel Maid
1940
Double Alibi · as Hospital Switchboard Operator
1940
Danger on Wheels · as Esme
1939
First Love · as Agnes, Barbara's Maid
1939
Babes in Arms · as Receptionist (uncredited)
1939
When Tomorrow Comes · as Waitress
1939
1938
I'll Give a Million · as Nanette
1938
Always Goodbye · as Al's Bride-To-Be (uncredited)
1938
Young Fugitives · as Kathy
1938
Kentucky Moonshine · as Sugar Hatfield
1938
Rascals · as Waiting Room Patient
1938
Sally, Irene and Mary · as Miss Barkow
1938
Swing It, Sailor! · as Gertie Burns
1937
Missing Witnesses · as Woman Waiting In Lane's Office (uncredited)
1937
Second Honeymoon · as Elsie
1937
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air · as Fan With Locket (uncredited)
1937
Dance Charlie Dance · as Jennie Wolfe
1937
Talent Scout · as Janet Morris
1937
Ever Since Eve · as Employment Clerk
1937
Marry the Girl · as Nurse Locked In Room
1937
The Go Getter · as Mrs. Blair
1937
1937
Maid of Salem · as Susy Abbott
1937
1936
Jailbreak · as Gladys Joy
1936
Fugitive in the Sky · as Agatha Ormsby
1936
The Captain's Kid · as Libby, The Housekeeper
1936
Down the Stretch · as Nurse
1936
Stage Struck · as Ms. Warren
1936
Love Begins at 20 · as Alice Gillingwater
1936
Public Enemy's Wife · as Telephone Operator
1936
Murder by an Aristocrat · as Florrie The Maid
1936
The Golden Arrow · as Appleby's Secretary (uncredited)
1936
1936
The Singing Kid · as Secretary
1936
Snowed Under · as Secretary Taking Mike's Dictation (uncredited)
1936
Colleen · as Miss Hively (uncredited)
1936
The Murder of Dr. Harrigan · as Nurse Margaret Brody
1935
Freshman Love · as Squirmy
1935
1935
Miss Pacific Fleet · as Violet Johnson - Butch's Girl (uncredited)
1935
Broadway Hostess · as Nurse (uncredited)
1935
I Found Stella Parish · as Sob Sister
1935
Shipmates Forever · as Cowboy's Girl (uncredited)
1935
1935
I Live for Love · as Clementine
1935
Page Miss Glory · as Beauty Shop Operator
1935
Broadway Gondolier · as 2nd Irate Caller
1935
Front Page Woman · as Nurse (uncredited)
1935
Don't Bet on Blondes · as Owen's Secretary
1935
1935
'G' Men · as Gregory's Secretary (uncredited)
1935
Go Into Your Dance · as Silent Showgirl
1935
The Case of the Curious Bride · as Telegraph Office Clerk (uncredited)
1935
Traveling Saleslady · as Miss Wells
1935
A Night at the Ritz · as Isabelle
1935
Sweet Music · as Woman At Train Station (uncredited)
1935
Red Hot Tires · as Maggie
1935
Maybe It's Love · as Secretary (uncredited)
1934
Babbitt · as Miss Mcgoun
1934
The St. Louis Kid · as Giddy Girl
1934
Happiness Ahead · as Bob's Friend Celebrating New Year's Eve
1934
Jimmy the Gent · as Nurse
1932
Crooner · as One Of Teddy's Fans
1930
Viennese Nights · as Shocked Woman On Street (uncredited)

Take Plex everywhere

Watch free anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
See the full list of supported devices