Verree Teasdale

Verree Teasdale

Deceased · Born: Mar 15, 1903 · Died: Feb 17, 1987

Personal Details

BornMar 15, 1903 Spokane, Washington, USA
Spouse
  • Adolphe Menjou

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Oct 29, 1963 )
  • O'Neal, William J.

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jan 27, 1933 )

Biography

Noted American actress, Helen Chandler Teasdale, embarked on a rigorous training regimen at the prestigious New York School of Expression, laying the groundwork for her illustrious stage career, which began in 1924.

Her breakthrough performance came in 1927, when she co-starred alongside the esteemed Ethel Barrymore in the stage play "The Constant Wife", a pivotal moment that caught the attention of filmmakers and led to a lucrative film contract.

Throughout her cinematic endeavors, Teasdale consistently portrayed refined society wives, alluring "other women", and charming second leads in comedic roles, cementing her status as a versatile and bankable screen presence.

In 1935, Teasdale tied the knot with actor Adolphe Menjou, a union that endured until his passing in 1963. During this period, the couple also shared the airwaves, starring in a beloved radio show that enjoyed immense popularity throughout the late 1940s and into the 1950s.

Following Menjou's untimely demise, Teasdale dedicated herself to her long-standing passion for costume design, a hobby that brought her immense joy and fulfillment.

Career

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1941
Come Live with Me
Come Live with Me as Diana Kendrick
{"id":71860,"title":"Turnabout","year":"1940","character":"Laura Bannister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/turnabout","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71860.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71860.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Turnabout
Turnabout as Laura Bannister
{"id":72020,"title":"I Take This Woman","year":"1940","character":"Madame Marcesca","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-take-this-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72020.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72020.jpg"},"released":1}
I Take This Woman
I Take This Woman as Madame Marcesca
{"id":72021,"title":"Love Thy Neighbor","year":"1940","character":"Barbara Allen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-thy-neighbor-1940","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72021.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72021.jpg"},"released":1}
Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor as Barbara Allen
{"id":72219,"title":"Fifth Avenue Girl","year":"1939","character":"Mrs. Borden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fifth-avenue-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72219.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Fifth Avenue Girl
Fifth Avenue Girl as Mrs. Borden
{"id":72554,"title":"Topper Takes a Trip","year":"1938","character":"Mrs. Nancy Parkhurst","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/topper-takes-a-trip","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72554.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72554.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Topper Takes a Trip
Topper Takes a Trip as Mrs. Nancy Parkhurst
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Breakdowns of 1938
Breakdowns of 1938 as Verree (archive footage) (uncredited)
{"id":95297,"title":"First Lady","year":"1937","character":"Irene Hibbard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/first-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95297.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95297.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
First Lady
First Lady as Irene Hibbard
{"id":73541,"title":"The Milky Way","year":"1936","character":"Ann Westley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-milky-way","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73541.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73541.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
The Milky Way
The Milky Way as Ann Westley
{"id":73723,"title":"A Midsummer Night's Dream","year":"1935","character":"Hippolyta","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-midsummer-nights-dream-1935-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73723.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73723.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
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1934
Fashions of 1934
Fashions of 1934 as Mabel McGuire aka Grand Duchess Alix
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A Modern Hero
A Modern Hero as Lady Claire Benston
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Dr. Monica
Dr. Monica as Anna Littlefield
{"id":95411,"title":"Roman Scandals","year":"1933","character":"Empress Agrippa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roman-scandals","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95411.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Roman Scandals
Roman Scandals as Empress Agrippa
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Luxury Liner
Luxury Liner as Luise Marheim
{"id":74785,"title":"Terror Aboard","year":"1933","character":"Millicent Hazlitt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/terror-aboard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74785.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74785.jpg"},"released":1}
Terror Aboard
Terror Aboard as Millicent Hazlitt
{"id":83403,"title":"Good-bye Love","year":"1933","character":"Phyllis Van Kamp aka Fanny Malone","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/good-bye-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83403.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83403.jpg"},"released":1}
Good-bye Love
Good-bye Love as Phyllis Van Kamp aka Fanny Malone
{"id":74899,"title":"Payment Deferred","year":"1932","character":"Marguerite Collins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/payment-deferred","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74899.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74899.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
Payment Deferred
Payment Deferred as Marguerite Collins
{"id":75092,"title":"Skyscraper Souls","year":"1932","character":"Sarah Dennis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skyscraper-souls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75092.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75092.jpg"},"released":1}
Skyscraper Souls
Skyscraper Souls as Sarah Dennis
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1930