Janet Murdoch, a renowned Scottish actress, entered this world on September 4, 1887, in the charming town of Airdrie, nestled within the picturesque Lanarkshire region of Scotland, United Kingdom. This talented thespian would go on to make a lasting impact on the world of cinema, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in iconic films such as the 1948 adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, "Kidnapped". Prior to this, she had already garnered widespread recognition for her captivating portrayal of a troubled woman in the 1947 drama "Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman", as well as her nuanced performance in the 1947 film "That Way with Women". After a life filled with artistic expression and dedication to her craft, Janet Murdoch's time on this earth came to a close on May 25, 1963, in the city of Holyoke, situated in the beautiful state of Massachusetts, United States of America.
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BornSep 4, 1887 Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
Biography
Career
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1948

Kidnapped as Janet Clouston
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1947

Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman as Miss Kirk
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1946

Terror by Night as Mrs. Shallcross (uncredited)
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1934

What Every Woman Knows as Shand's Mother (uncredited)