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May Beatty
★ Acting

May Beatty

1880 – 1945 · Christchurch, New Zealand · Active 1927–1943

May Beatty, an actress active in the 1930s, is best known for her role in The Invisible Ray (1936), where she contributes to the film's eerie atmosphere. Her performance enhances the film's exploration of science fiction and horror elements, making it a notable entry in the genre. Beatty's work reflects the early days of cult cinema, where unique narratives and character portrayals began to captivate audiences.

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The Invisible Ray

The Invisible Ray

1936 ★ 6.2
as Mme. LeGrand (uncredited)

Dr. Janos Rukh discovers a certain type of radium that has almost magical healing properties. But the element has a dangerous side, too, and it has already started affecting Rukh. Consumed by paranoia, he begins to suspect that his wife is having an affair. Wild for revenge, Rukh hatches a deadly plot...using his own poisoned body as a weapon to kill.

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Filmography

48 credits
1940s 9 credits
1943
Forever and a Day as Wartime Londoner Cook
Movie ★ 7.5
1943
Lassie Come Home as Woman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1942
This Above All as Tea Shop Customer
Movie ★ 6.8
1941
I Wake Up Screaming as Lady Handel
Movie ★ 6.9
1941
Dressed to Kill as Phyllis Lathrop
Movie ★ 6.3
1940
Pride and Prejudice as Mrs. Philips
Movie ★ 6.9
1940
That Inferior Feeling as Cleaning Woman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1940
Vigil in the Night as Mrs. Merchant - Prescott's Housekeeper
Movie ★ 5.9
1940
Movie ★ 4.8
1930s 38 credits
1939
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper
Movie ★ 6.9
1939
Union Pacific as Mrs. Hogan (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
We Are Not Alone as Mrs. Patterson
Movie ★ 6.9
1939
The Women as Fat Woman / Society Woman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1939
Movie ★ 5.9
1938
Mysterious Mr. Moto as Woman at Police Station
Movie ★ 6.2
1938
Movie ★ 7.1
1938
One Wild Night as Mrs. Spencer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1938
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
They're Always Caught as Grocery Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
She Loved a Fireman as Mrs. Michaels
Movie ★ 7.5
1937
Call It a Day as Frank's Landlady (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
The Romance Of Robert Burns as Lady Argyle (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Movie ★ 6.8
1936
Movie ★ 6.7
1936
Private Number as Grandma Gammon
Movie ★ 6.7
1936
The White Angel as Nurse (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1936
Satan Met a Lady as Mrs. Arden (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1936
Lloyd's of London as Lady Markham
Movie ★ 7.3
1936
The Invisible Ray as Mme. LeGrand (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1936
Camille as Dowager
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Mad Love as Françoise
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Becky Sharp as Briggs
Movie ★ 5.8
1935
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
Here Comes the Band as Miss Doyle
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Movie ★ 5.8
1935
The Mystery of Edwin Drood as School Cook (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1934
The Little Minister as Rintoul's Maid Making Wedding Dress
Movie ★ 5.8
1933
Ann Vickers as Nurse (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1933
Movie ★ 5.7
1933
Horse Play as The Duchess
Movie ★ 8.0
1932
Vanity Street as Mrs. Dantry
Movie ★ 7.1
1932
The Man Called Back as Mrs. Lucy Sanderson
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
The Road to Singapore as Bridge Player on Ship (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1931
East Lynne as Charity Bazaar Committee
Movie ★ 6.6
1931
Chances as Mayfair 1119 (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1930
Ex-Flame as Lady Harriett
Movie ★ 9.0
1930
The Benson Murder Case as Mrs. Paula Banning
Movie ★ 5.9
1920s 1 credit
1927
Ten Years Old as Jackie's maid
Movie ★ 6.5