ANNA LEE

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INFORMATION FROM IMDb

Date of birth
2 January 1913
Igtham, Kent, England, UK

Date of death
14 May 2004
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. (pneumonia)

Birth name
Joan Boniface Winnifrith

Nickname
Queen of the Quota Quickies

Mini Biography
The daughter of a clergyman, Anna Lee was born Joan Boniface Winnifrith and encouraged to pursue an acting career by her father. After training at London's Royal Albert Hall, she took to the boards and later began appearing in English films, first as an extra, then working her way up to featured parts and finally earning the unofficial title "Queen of the Quota Quickies". Lee and her husband, director Robert Stevenson, relocated to Hollywood in the late 1930s and Lee began starring in stateside productions as well as becoming a fixture of the John Ford stock company (she appeared in How Green Was My Valley (1941), Fort Apache (1948) and a half-dozen others). In 1970, she became the seventh wife of novelist, poet and playwright Robert Nathan (Portrait of Jennie (1948), The Bishop's Wife (1947)); they married three months after they met. Now widowed, Lee soldiers on, regularly playing wealthy Lila Quartermaine on the TV soaper "General Hospital" (1963).

Filmography

Actress
1. "Port Charles" (1997) TV Series .... Lila Quartermaine (1997-2003)
2. What Can I Do? (1994) .... Elderly Woman
3. Listen to Me (1989) .... Garson's Grandmother
4. Beverly Hills Brats (1989)
5. The Right Hand Man (1987) .... Worn woman
6. Beyond the Next Mountain (1987)
7. "Scruples" (1980) (mini) TV Series .... Aunt Wilhelmina
8. The Night Rider (1979) (TV) .... Lady Earl
9. "General Hospital" (1963) TV Series .... Lila Quartermaine (1978-2004)
10. The Beasts Are on the Streets (1978) (TV) .... Mrs. Jackson
11. Legend of the Northwest (1978)
12. Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977) (TV) .... Laura Delano
13. Eleanor and Franklin (1976) (TV) .... Laura Delano
14. My Darling Daughters' Anniversary (1973) (TV) .... Judge Barbara Hanline

15. Star! (1968) (uncredited) .... Hostess
... aka Loves of a Star! (USA: promotional title)
... aka Those Were the Happy Times (USA: shorter version)
16. In Like Flint (1967) .... Elisabeth
17. Picture Mommy Dead (1966) .... Elsie Kornwald
... aka Color Mommy Dead
18. 7 Women (1966) .... Mrs. Russell, Mission Staff
19. The Sound of Music (1965) .... Sister Margaretta
20. For Those Who Think Young (1964) .... Laura Pruitt
21. The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) (uncredited) .... Titanic passenger in lifeboat
22. The Movie Maker (1964) (TV)
... aka A Slow Fade to Black (USA)
23. The Prize (1963) (uncredited) .... American Reporter
24. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) .... Mrs. Bates
25. Jack the Giant Killer (1962) .... Lady Costance
26. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) (uncredited) .... Mrs. Prescott (widow in stage holdup)
27. Two Rode Together (1961) .... Mrs. Malaprop
28. The Big Night (1960) .... Mrs. Turner
29. Jet Over the Atlantic (1960) .... Ursula Leverett

30. The Crimson Kimono (1959) .... Mac
31. This Earth Is Mine (1959) .... Charlotte Rambeau
32. The Horse Soldiers (1959) .... Mrs. Buford
33. The Last Hurrah (1958) .... Gert Minihan
34. Gideon's Day (1958) .... Mrs. Kate Gideon
... aka Gideon of Scotland Yard (USA)
35. "The Charles Farrell Show" (1956) TV Series .... Doris Mayfield, Charlie's girlfriend
36. "A Date with Judy" (1952) TV Series .... Dora Foster (1951-1952)

37. Prison Warden (1949) .... Elisa Pennington Burnell
38. Best Man Wins (1948) .... Nancy Smiley
39. Fort Apache (1948) .... Mrs. Emily Collingwood
... aka War Party
40. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) .... Mrs. Miles Fairley
41. High Conquest (1947) .... Marie Correl
42. G.I. War Brides (1946) .... Linda Powell
... aka War Brides (UK)
43. Bedlam (1946) .... Nell Bowen
44. Summer Storm (1944) .... Nadena Kalenin (a), editor
45. Flesh and Fantasy (1943) .... Rowena
... aka Six Destinies
46. Hangmen Also Die (1943) .... Nasha Novotny
... aka Hangmen Also Die! (UK)
... aka Lest We Forget
47. Forever and a Day (1943) .... Cornelia Trimble- Pomfret (bride)
48. Commandos Strike at Dawn (1942) .... Judith Bowen
49. Flying Tigers (1942) .... Brooke Elliott
50. How Green Was My Valley (1941) .... Bronwyn, later Mrs Ivor Morgan
51. My Life with Caroline (1941) .... Caroline Mason
52. Seven Sinners (1940) .... Dorothy Henderson
... aka Cafe of the Seven Sinners
53. Return to Yesterday (1940) .... Carol
54. Young Man's Fancy (1940) .... Ada

55. The Four Just Men (1939) .... Arm Lodge
... aka The Secret Four (USA)
56. Non-Stop New York (1937) .... Jennie Carr
... aka Blood Oath
57. King Solomon's Mines (1937) .... Kathleen 'Kathy' O'Brien
58. O.H.M.S. (1937) .... Sally Briggs
... aka You're in the Army Now (USA)
59. The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936/I) .... Dr. Clare Wyatt
... aka Doctor Maniac Who Lived Again (USA: reissue title)
... aka Dr. Maniac
... aka The Brainsnatcher
... aka The Man Who Lived Again (USA)
60. First a Girl (1935) .... Princess
61. The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1935) .... Vivian
62. Heat Wave (1935) .... Jane Allison
63. The Camels Are Coming (1934) .... Anita Rodgers
64. Faces (1934) .... Madeleine Pelham
65. Lucky Loser (1934) .... Ursula Hamilton
66. Mannequin (1934/I) .... Babette
67. Rolling in Money (1934) .... Lady Eggleby
68. The Bermondsey Kid (1933)
69. Chelsea Life (1933) .... Hon. Muriel Maxton
70. The King's Cup (1933)
71. Mayfair Girl (1933) (uncredited) .... Bit Role
72. Yes, Mr. Brown (1933) (uncredited)
73. His Lordship (1932) (uncredited) .... Scrub Girl Chorine
74. Ebb Tide (1932) (uncredited)
75. Say It with Music (1932)

Herself
1. Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002) (TV) .... Herself
2. John Ford: An American Vision (1998) (TV) .... Herself
... aka A&E Biography: John Ford - An American Vision (USA: series title)
3. John Wayne: American Legend (1998) (TV) .... Herself
... aka A&E Biography: John Wayne - American Legend (USA: series title)
4. The Sound of Music: From Fact to Phenomenon (1994) (V) .... Herself (interviewee)

Archive Footage
1. The 31st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2004) (TV) .... Herself
2. John Ford (1990) (TV) (uncredited) .... Bronwyn [in "How Green Was My Valley"]

Notable TV Guest Appearances
1. "B.J. and the Bear" playing "Laura" in episode: "The Eyes of Texas" (episode # 2.7) 10 November 1979
2. "The F.B.I." playing "Susan Harper" in episode: "The Killing Truth" (episode # 9.10) 9 December 1973
3. "The Streets of San Francisco" playing "Mrs. Claridge" in episode: "Deadline" (episode # 1.19) 15 February 1973
4. "The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie" (voice) in episode: "Oliver and the Artful Dodger: Part 2" 28 October 1972
5. "The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie" (voice) in episode: "Oliver and the Artful Dodger: Part 1" 21 October 1972
6. "The Bold Ones: The Senator" playing "Frances Mellon" in episode: "Power Play" (episode # 1.3) 1 November 1970
7. "Mission: Impossible" playing "Maria Malik" in episode: "The Martyr" (episode # 4.26) 29 March 1970
8. "The Outcasts" playing "Amelia" in episode: "Give Me Tomorrow" (episode # 1.24) 21 April 1969
9. "Hawaii Five-O" playing "Mrs. McGovern" in episode: "Yesterday Died and Tomorrow Won't Be Born" (episode # 1.10) 19 December 1968
10. "Mannix" playing "Mrs. Harriman" in episode: "Edge of the Knife" (episode # 2.7) 9 November 1968
11. "Gunsmoke" playing "Amy Bassett" in episode: "Rope Fever" (episode # 13.13) 4 December 1967
12. "Felony Squad" playing "Martha Lindley" in episode: "Time of Trial" (episode # 2.9) 1 November 1967
13. "Family Affair" playing "Lorna" in episode: "Go Home, Mr. French" (episode # 2.3) 25 September 1967
14. "My Three Sons" playing "Louise Allen" in episode: "London Memories" (episode # 6.31) 12 April 1966
15. "Daniel Boone" playing "Clara Merivale" in episode: "The Ben Franklin Encounter" (episode # 1.23) 18 March 1965
16. "Combat!" playing "Sister Lescaut" in episode: "The Enemy" (episode # 3.16) 5 January 1965
17. "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" playing "Paula Kirsch" in episode: "A Slow Fade to Black" (episode # 1.22) 27 March 1964
18. "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" playing "Roberta Saunders" in episode: "Last Seen Wearing Blue Jeans" (episode # 1.28) 19 April 1963
19. "Dr. Kildare" playing "Mrs. Frances Alland" in episode: "Ship's Doctor" (episode # 2.27) 18 April 1963
20. "McHale's Navy" playing "Pamela Parfrey" in episode: "The Day They Captured Santa" (episode # 1.11) 27 December 1962
21. "Perry Mason" playing "Crystal Durham" in episode: "The Case of the Unsuitable Uncle" (episode # 6.7) 8 November 1962
22. "Checkmate" playing "Louise Haley" in episode: "Rendezvous in Washington" (episode # 2.30) 9 May 1962
23. "77 Sunset Strip" playing "Lela Franklin" in episode: "The Diplomatic Caper" (episode # 4.19) 26 January 1962
24. "Lock Up" playing "Helen Carter" in episode: "The Accused" (episode # 2.32) 22 April 1961
25. "Maverick" playing "Helene Ferguson" in episode: "Diamond Flush" (episode # 4.21) 5 February 1961
26. "Hawaiian Eye" playing "Holly Morrison" in episode: "Swan Song for a Hero" (episode # 2.13) 7 December 1960
27. "Wagon Train" playing "Mrs. Craven" in episode: "The Colter Craven Story" (episode # 4.9) 23 November 1960
28. "Lock Up" playing "Mrs. Mitchell" in episode: "Society Matron" (episode # 1.33) 7 May 1960
29. "Letter to Loretta" playing "Anne Tracy" in episode: "The Unwanted" (episode # 7.26) 1 May 1960
30. "Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond" playing "Helen Mason" in episode: "Who Are You?" (episode # 2.20) 2 February 1960
31. "Hawaiian Eye" in episode: "Beach Boy" (episode # 1.7) 18 November 1959
32. "Peter Gunn" playing "Sister Thomas Aquinas" in episode: "Sisters of the Friendless" (episode # 1.14) 22 December 1958
33. "Shirley Temple's Storybook" playing "Fairy Godmother" in episode: "The Little Lame Prince" (episode # 1.9) 15 July 1958
34. "Soldiers of Fortune" in episode: "The Black Cat Waits" (episode # 2.5) 21 October 1956
35. "The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse" in episode: "The Loner" (episode # 2.26) 27 March 1955
36. "Armstrong Circle Theatre" in episode: "Run to the Magic" (episode # 4.25) 16 February 1954
37. "Kraft Television Theatre" in episode: "Indian Summer" (episode # 5.48) 20 August 1952
38. "Robert Montgomery Presents" in episode: "The Ringmaster" (episode # 3.30) 26 May 1952
39. "Robert Montgomery Presents" in episode: "The Truth About Blayds" (episode # 3.26) 28 April 1952
40. "Pulitzer Prize Playhouse" in episode: "Monsieur Beaucaire" (episode # 2.7) 12 March 1952
41. "The Web" in episode: "Wanted, Someone Innocent" (episode # 1.51) 20 June 1951
42. "The Ford Theatre Hour" in episode: "Peter Ibbetson" (episode # 3.26) 18 May 1951
43. "Somerset Maugham TV Theatre" in episode: "The String of Beads" (episode # 1.7) 29 November 1950
44. "Kraft Television Theatre" in episode: "Sixteen" (episode # 4.7) 8 November 1950
45. "The Web" in episode: "Mirror of Delusion" (episode # 1.18) 1 November 1950
46. "The Ford Theatre Hour" in episode: "The Marble Faun" (episode # 3.5) 6 October 1950
47. "The Clock" in episode: "The Checked Suit" (episode # 1.40) 11 August 1950
48. "Robert Montgomery Presents" in episode: "The Citadel" (episode # 1.11) 19 June 1950

Hi,
One of the rare breed of Hollywood film stars,
who was born in the UK! HOORAH!!!
She was a pretty lady, and accomplished actor,
and starred with Duke in 5 films,

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=1890) (1962) (uncredited) .... Mrs. Prescott (widow in stage holdup)
The Horse Soldiers (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=1692)(1959) .... Mrs. Buford
Fort Apache (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=1896)(1948) .... Mrs. Emily Collingwood
Flying Tigers (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=1838) (1942) .... Brooke Elliott
Seven Sinners (http://www.dukewayne.com/showthread.php?t=2011) (1940) .... Dorothy Henderson

Not the same chemistry , as say Maureen, Claire, or Gail,
but they acted well together.
She was a regular in the John Ford Stock company
and made many films with him.

Keith, have you noticed how much the photos for Adele Mara and Anna Lee look very much alike? I was surprised :o !

I guess I am not a soap opera fan - I had no idea of Miss Lee's fame in that venue.

She had quite a good listing of links -

http://annalee.net/
http://www.blogofdeath.com/archives/000964.html
http://www.thegoldenyears.org/lee.html
http://www.users.qwest.net/~aknot/annalee.htm (http://www.users.qwest.net/%7Eaknot/annalee.htm)
http://www.britishpictures.com/stars/Lee.htm
http://www.britmovie.co.uk/actors/l/009.html
http://www.jwaynefan.com/annalee.html
http://www.wildestwesterns.com/no_7/anna_l...one_tribute.htm (http://www.wildestwesterns.com/no_7/anna_lee_tombstone_tribute.htm)
http://slick.org/deathwatch/mailarchive/msg01355.html


Mrs. C :angel1:

She is a pretty lady. Thanks Keith and Mrs. C for the great information on her. This is really great in knowing who they are.

Cheers B)

Hi Sue,

Thanks for the links, it all helps!

Originally posted by chester7777@Mar 13 2006, 12:35 AM
Keith, have you noticed how much the photos for Adele Mara and Anna Lee look very much alike?* I was surprised :o !

I guess I am not a soap opera fan - I had no idea of Miss Lee's fame in that venue.

She had quite a good listing of links -

http://annalee.net/
http://www.blogofdeath.com/archives/000964.html
http://www.thegoldenyears.org/lee.html
http://www.users.qwest.net/~aknot/annalee.htm
http://www.britishpictures.com/stars/Lee.htm
http://www.britmovie.co.uk/actors/l/009.html
http://www.jwaynefan.com/annalee.html
http://www.wildestwesterns.com/no_7/anna_l...one_tribute.htm (http://www.wildestwesterns.com/no_7/anna_lee_tombstone_tribute.htm)
http://slick.org/deathwatch/mailarchive/msg01355.html
http://generalhospital.about.com/cs/recaps/a/annalee.htm

Mrs. C :angel1:
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My wife and I have watched General Hospital on a semi regular basis for years. And even up until her death and looking so frail, Anna Lee still had her beauty and grace. As for her younger years, when I see her in Flying Tigers as a blond and Fort Apache as a brunette, she was as hot as any actress in Hollywood.

Hi

When she first worked for Ford she had to invent an Irish relative before he would trust her, but after that the two got on well together andshe became one of his favourite actresess.

Regards

Arthur

Hi

http://www.dukewayne.com/imagehosting/thum_22545d719d86922f.jpg (http://www.dukewayne.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=214)

A fresh view of Miss Lee

Regards

Arthur

Thank You Arthur!

Chester :newyear:

She sure was pretty, but then she was English!!

Also check out this thread

Across The Pond (http://www.dukewayne.com/thread2724.html)

To re-introduce one of Duke's lovely leading co-stars.