Helen Mack embarked upon a cinematic journey at the tender age of ten, and by the time she had reached the age of 13, she was already captivating audiences with her impressive vaudeville performances. Despite her early start, it wasn't until the 1930s that her acting career truly began to flourish, as she established herself as one of the most skilled and emotive criers in the film industry. Throughout her illustrious career, Helen Mack had the privilege of sharing the screen with some of the most renowned actors of her time, including Lee Tracy, George Raft, and Harold Lloyd. Her impressive range and versatility led to her being cast in numerous leading roles, with some of her most notable performances coming in the films Son of Kong (1933) and His Girl Friday (1940). In addition to her on-screen accomplishments, Helen Mack also went on to achieve great success in the realm of radio, serving as a producer, writer, and director for various productions.
Personal Details
BornNov 13, 1913 Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Spouse
Thomas McAvity
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )Charles Irwin
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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1945

Divorce as Martha Phillips
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Strange Holiday as Miss Sims, Secretary
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1944

And Now Tomorrow as Angeletta Gallo
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1941

Power Dive as Betty Coles
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1940

His Girl Friday as Mollie Malloy
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Girls of the Road as Mickey
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1939

Mystery of the White Room as Carole Dale
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1938

King of the Newsboys as Mary Ellen Stephens
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1937

Fit for a King as Jane Hamilton / Princess Helen
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The Wrong Road as Ruth Holden
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1936

The Milky Way as Mae Sullivan
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1935

She as Tanya Dugmore
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Four Hours to Kill! as Helen
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The Return of Peter Grimm as Catherine
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1934

Kiss and Make-Up as Anne
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All of Me as Eve Haron
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1933

Son of Kong as Hilda Peterson
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Sweepings as Mamie Donahue
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Fargo Express as Helen Clark
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Blind Adventure as Rose Thorne
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Melody Cruise as Laurie Marlowe
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1931

The Struggle as A Catty Girl