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Maxine Jennings
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Maxine Jennings

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1909 – 1991 · Portland, Oregon, USA · Active 1929–1968

Maxine Jennings, born as Maxine Leah Jennings, made her mark in the 1930s as an actress with a flair for the mysterious. In Mr. Wong, Detective (1938), she plays a pivotal role, contributing to the film's blend of intrigue and humor. With her background in early cinema, Jennings brought a unique presence to the genre, captivating audiences of her time. Her work in this film remains a notable entry in the catalog of cult cinema, reflecting the era's fascination with detective stories.

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Mr. Wong, Detective

Mr. Wong, Detective

1938 ★ 5.4
as Myra Ross

A chemical manufacturer is killed just after asking detective James Wong to help him. So Detective Wong decides to investigate this as well as two subsequent murders.

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Roberta (1935)
Roberta
1935
Mr. Wong, Detective (1938)
Mr. Wong, Detective
1938
Breakfast for Two (1937)
Breakfast for Two
1937
I Dream Too Much (1935)
I Dream Too Much
1935
Murder on a Bridle Path (1936)
Murder on a Bridle Path
1936
Bunker Bean (1936)
Bunker Bean
1936

Filmography

30 credits
1960s 1 credit
1968
Cocoon as Mildred - Governor's Secretary
Movie ★ 8.5
1940s 1 credit
1946
G.I. War Brides as WAC Sgt. Polly Williams
Movie ★ 9.0
1930s 27 credits
1938
Mr. Wong, Detective● as Myra Ross
Movie ★ 5.6
1938
The Dummy Owner as Mrs. Errol
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Sea Devils as Perfume Salesgirl (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
Breakfast for Two as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1937
On Again—Off Again as Miss Meeker
Movie ★ 8.0
1937
There Goes My Girl as Miss Caldwell - Actress
Movie ★ 7.5
1937
The Big Shot as Gloria
Movie ★ 6.5
1937
You Can't Buy Luck as Jean Jason
Movie ★ 4.8
1937
We're on the Jury as Clara Simpson
Movie ★ 6.2
1937
The Woman I Love as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Love on a Bet as Telephone Operator
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Walking on Air as Flo Quinlan
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
The Farmer in the Dell as Maud Durant
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Don't Turn 'em Loose as Nellie - Phoney Mrs. Williams
Movie ★ 5.0
1936
Chatterbox as Herself
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Make Way for a Lady as Miss Marian Moore
Movie ★ 5.5
1936
The Witness Chair as Tillie Jones
Movie ★ 6.6
1936
Muss 'em Up as Cleo
Movie ★ 6.2
1936
Bunker Bean as Jones & Co. Receptionist (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1936
The Last Outlaw as Billings' Secretary
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
Murder on a Bridle Path as Girl in Waiting Car (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1935
Roberta as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1935
I Dream Too Much as Sixth Girl in 'I Dream Too Much' Number (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1935
Old Man Rhythm as College Girl
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Maybe It's Love as Office Worker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
A Night at the Biltmore Bowl as Dancer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1935
Counselitis as Wife
Movie ★ 9.0
1920s 1 credit
1929
Honeymooniacs as Train Passenger Wife
Movie ★ 8.0