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Joan Banks
★ Acting

Joan Banks

1918 – 1998 · Petersburg, Virginia, USA · Active 1950–1964

Joan Banks, an actress known for her work in the early 1950s, appears in Cry Danger (1951) as a key character navigating the murky world of post-war Los Angeles. Her performance adds depth to the film's exploration of crime and moral ambiguity, fitting seamlessly into the noir genre's conventions. While her filmography may be limited, Banks' role in Cry Danger contributes to the rich tapestry of cult cinema, highlighting the era's unique storytelling and character dynamics.

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Cry Danger

Cry Danger

1951 ★ 6.8
as Alice Fletcher

After serving five years of a life sentence, Rocky Mulloy hopes to clear his friend who's still in prison for the same crime.

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Filmography

36 credits
1960s 6 credits
1964
TV ★ 7.9
1961
Return to Peyton Place as Mrs. Humphries (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1961
Hazel as Francesca Kettering
TV ★ 6.8
1961
Hazel as Jane Edwards
TV ★ 6.8
1960
Let's Make Love as Secretary (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1960
TV ★ 8.8
1950s 30 credits
1959
TV ★ 5.6
1959
TV ★ 7.5
1959
TV ★ 6.8
1958
TV ★ 7.0
1958
TV ★ 6.8
1957
Movie ★ 6.0
1957
Perry Mason as Karen Alder
TV ★ 7.7
1957
TV ★ 6.8
1957
Perry Mason as Valerie Brewster
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Mrs. Manley
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Rhonda Houseman
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Nellie Conway
TV ★ 7.7
1956
TV ★ 6.2
1956
TV ★ 5.7
1956
State Trooper as Jill Benton
TV ★ 5.7
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1955
The Millionaire as Ruth Ferris Carson
TV ★ 5.8
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1954
December Bride as Mary Lou Bigelow
TV ★ 6.3
1953
TV ★ 6.0
1952
Washington Story as Mrs. Vatek
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
My Pal Gus as Ivy Tolliver
Movie ★ 8.0
1952
TV ★ 6.8
1952
TV ★ 6.8
1952
TV ★ 7.8
1951
Cry Danger as Alice Fletcher
Movie ★ 6.7
1951
Bright Victory as Janet Grayson
Movie ★ 7.1
1951
I Love Lucy as Eleanor Harris
TV ★ 7.9
1950
TV ★ 7.1