Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
November 21, 1912
Died
January 4, 1995 (age 82)
Place of Birth
New London, Ohio, USA
Also Known As
Dorothy Grainger
Dorothy K. Granger
Dorothy Granger
Biography
Dorothy Karolyn Granger was an American actress best known for her roles in short subject comedies in Hollywood.
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VideoKnown For
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
Arguing Wife
1952
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
Bit
1952
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
Hercules Wife at Carnival
1952
TV
The Abbott and Costello Show
Miss Smith--Nurse
1952
Film
Lighthouse Love
Nanette
1932
Film
Ladies Last
Dorothy
1930
Film
Slappily Married
Honey
1946
Film
Wedlock Deadlock
Ruby
1947
Film
Camille
Woman in Theatre Box (uncredited)
1936
Film
Westward the Women
Rejected Woman (uncredited)
1951
Film
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
Leeds (uncredited)
1946
Film
Dear! Deer!
Woman from Atlantic City
1942
Film
Keep Laughing
1932
Film
Raintree County
Madame Gaubert (uncredited)
1957
Film
Hunger Pains
1935
Film
North to the Klondike
Mayme Cassidy
1942
Film
Temptation's Workshop
Vi Rantler
1932
Film
False Impressions
Gertie
1932
Film
Mixed Nuts
Chorine who packs a punch
1934
Film
Home Work
Miss Holden
Filmography
1974FilmOmnibus - Cuckoo: A Celebration of Mr. Laurel and Mr. Hardyas Self1961FilmDondias Woman in Grape Hat1957FilmRaintree Countyas Madame Gaubert (uncredited)1956FilmThe Desperados Are in Townas Molly, Saloon Girl (as Dorothy Grainger)1955FilmOne Spooky Nightas Addie1955FilmNew York Confidential1953FilmA-Hunting They Did Go1952TVThe Abbott and Costello Showas Arguing Wife1951FilmWestward the Womenas Rejected Woman (uncredited)1951FilmFootlight Varietiesas Vivian Errol (segment "He Forgot To Remember") (archive footage)1950FilmSpooky Wooky1950FilmLonely Heart Banditsas Duchess Belle1949FilmShocking Affairas Mrs. Errol1949FilmWha' Happen?as Commissioner's Wife1949FilmSweet Cheatas Mrs. Dorothy Errol1949FilmMake Mine Laughsas (archive footage)1949FilmDad Always Paysas Mrs. Errol1949FilmMiss Mink of 1949as Mrs. Maureen O'Mulvaney1948FilmBackstage Folliesas Mrs. Errol1948FilmThe Walls of Jerichoas Gossip (uncredited)1948FilmSealed Verdictas Edna Brown1948FilmThe Strange Mrs. Craneas Jeanette Woods1948FilmBachelor Bluesas Dorothy Errol1948FilmVariety Timeas Dorothy Errol (footage from 'Hired Husband') (archive footage)1948FilmCrabbin' in the Cabinas Eddie's Wife1948FilmSecretary Troubleas Mrs. Errol1948FilmDon't Fool Your Wifeas Mrs. Errol1948FilmDangers of the Canadian Mountedas Skagway Kate1947FilmWedlock Deadlockas Ruby1947FilmShould Husbands Marry?as Wife of Boss1947FilmThe Secret Life of Walter Mittyas Wrong Mrs. Follinsbee (uncredited)1947FilmKiller Dillas Millie Gardner1947FilmHired Husbandas Mrs. Errol1947FilmWife Tames Wolfas Mrs. Errol1947FilmThe Good Bad Eggas Florobelle Priggle1947FilmBorrowed Blondeas Mrs. Errol1947FilmBacklashas O'Neill's Secretary1947FilmThe Devil Thumbs a Rideas Pearl (uncredited)1946FilmThat Brennan Girlas Party Guest (uncredited)1946FilmDick Tracy vs. Cueballas Leeds (uncredited)1946FilmSlappily Marriedas Honey1946FilmBlack Angelas Woman by Phone Booth (Uncredited)1946FilmI'll Take Milk1946FilmShadows Over Chinatownas Joan Mercer1946FilmThe Runaroundas Hotel Desk Clerk / Switchboard Operator (uncredited)1946FilmTwin Husbandsas Dorothy Errol1946FilmOh, Professor Behave!as Mrs. Errol1946FilmMaid Troubleas Mrs. Errol1945FilmAdventureas Cashier (uncredited)1945FilmGirls of the Big Houseas Woman Clerk1945FilmSunset in El Doradoas Maisie1945FilmBeware of Redheadsas Mrs. Dorothy Errol1945FilmOn Stage Everybodyas Marlow (uncredited)1945FilmIt Shouldn't Happen to a Dogas Mrs. Errol1945FilmThe Southerneras Party Girl (uncredited)1945FilmBirthday Bluesas Mrs. Dorothy Errol1945FilmHere Come the Co-Edsas Woman in Ballroom (uncredited)1945FilmThe Jade Maskas Stella Graham1945FilmUnder Western Skiesas Maybelle1944FilmOne Body Too Manyas Mona Rutherford1944FilmTriple Troubleas Mrs. Errol1944FilmIn Societyas Hysterical Woman (uncredited)1944FilmJohnny Doesn't Live Here Anymoreas Irene1944FilmGirls! Girls! Girls!as Mrs. Errol1944FilmHer Primitive Manas Hat Check Girl1944FilmShine on Harvest Moonas Mitzie Menegue (uncredited)1943FilmThe Woman of the Townas Belle1943FilmTrue to Lifeas Dancer (uncredited)1943FilmFired Wifeas Divorcee1943FilmA Lady Takes a Chanceas Hot Dog Girl1943FilmCowboy in Manhattanas Tommy (as Dorothy Grainger)1943FilmGem-Jamsas Frances Brown, the Buyer1943FilmThe Amazing Mrs. Holliday1942FilmMy Heart Belongs to Daddyas Yvonne1942FilmDear! Deer!as Woman from Atlantic City1942FilmIn Old Californiaas Girl in First Saloon1942FilmTake a Letter, Darlingas Switchboard Operator (uncredited)1942FilmNorth to the Klondikeas Mayme Cassidy1942FilmHome Work1942FilmUSS VD: Ship of Shameas Bar Woman toasting 'Chicken' (uncredited)1941FilmWho's a Dummy?1941FilmHonky Tonkas Pearl, Saloon Girl (uncredited)1941FilmMan-I-Curedas Maizie, mistaken for Betty1941FilmThe Lady from Cheyenneas Myrtle1940FilmWhen the Daltons Rodeas Nancy1940FilmNew Moonas Bridesmaid1940FilmThe Hidden Masteras Mrs. Jones (uncredited)1939FilmWhen Tomorrow Comesas Waitress (uncredited)1939FilmBlue Montana Skiesas Mrs. Millie Potter1939FilmThe Family Next Dooras Heavy Girl1938FilmDramatic Schoolas Fat Girl1938FilmThe Shopworn Angelas Dancer (uncredited)1936FilmCamilleas Woman in Theatre Box (uncredited)1936FilmShow Boat1936FilmThe Ex-Mrs. Bradfordas Fill-in Receptionist (uncredited)1935FilmHis Marriage Mix-up1935FilmDiamond Jimas Chorine1935FilmAlibi Bye Byeas Dolly1935FilmPickled Peppers1935FilmWig-Wagas Dorothy1935FilmNaughty Mariettaas Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)1935FilmI've Been Aroundas Girl1935FilmVanessa: Her Love Storyas Herries Servant1935FilmHunger Pains1934FilmThe Dancing Millionaireas Dorothy Granger1934FilmFate's Fatheadas Fanny McGinnis1934FilmPerfectly Mismatedas Mrs. Errol1934FilmKentucky Kernelsas Ethel, Baxter's Secretary (uncredited)1934FilmThe Merry Widowas Maxim Girl (uncredited)1934FilmOcean Swellsas Dorothy1934FilmPunch Drunksas Girl1934FilmI'll Tell the Worldas Brown's Girlfriend - the Dancer1934FilmNext Week-End1934FilmMixed Nutsas Chorine who packs a punch1934FilmRoast-Beef and Moviesas Easter Wester (uncredited)1934FilmIn the Devildog Houseas Jennie1934FilmTen Baby Fingers1933FilmHe Couldn't Take Itas Grace Clarice1933FilmHold Your Temperas Mrs. Errol1933FilmKing for a Nightas Dora1933FilmOnly Yesterdayas Sally (Uncredited)1933FilmLove, Honor and Oh, Baby!as Mrs. Brown1933FilmSailor Beware!as Dan's Wife1933FilmThe Gay Nightiesas Mrs. Sylvia Beezley1933FilmHip Zip Hoorayas Mrs. Bell1933FilmEasy on the Eyesas Nora's Friend1933FilmSecond Hand Wifeas Bit (Uncredited)1933FilmReckless Decisionas Hortense Bailey1932FilmJitters the Butleras Mrs. McPhinn1932FilmThe Dentistas Patient (Miss Peppitone)1932FilmSham Poo, the Magicianas Cigarette Girl1932FilmAfraid to Talkas Kippie - Party Girl (uncredited)1932FilmFalse Impressionsas Gertie1932FilmMa's Pride and Joyas Gay Devere1932FilmThe Giddy Ageas Mabel - aka Champagne1932FilmYoung Onionsas Dorothy1932FilmHatta Marrias Hatta Marri1932FilmThe Candid Cameraas Mrs. Townes1932FilmLighthouse Loveas Nanette1932FilmNight Worldas Bit (uncredited)1932FilmListening Inas Betty Wilson1932FilmThe Flirty Sleepwalkeras Mrs. Denton1932FilmLady! Please!as Mrs. Solino1932FilmThe Beast of the Cityas Drunken Girl Singing at Party (uncredited)1932FilmA Woman Commandsas Party Girl1932FilmShopping with Wifieas Mrs. Ed Martin1932FilmKeep Laughing1932FilmTemptation's Workshopas Vi Rantler1932FilmThe Fighting Foolas Nina1932FilmUnder Eighteenas Penthouse Party Guest (uncredited)1931FilmHalf Holidayas Lillian - Andy's Date1931FilmThe All-American Kickbackas Fake Wife1931FilmOne Good Turnas A Community Player (uncredited)1931FilmOne Quiet Night1931FilmThe Tip-Offas Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)1931FilmHoneymoon Trioas The Newlywed Wife1931FilmLet's Do Thingsas Lead Nightclub Dancer (uncredited)1931FilmHaunted at Midnight1931FilmLove Feveras Dorothy1931FilmThe Pip from Pittsburgas Dot1931FilmBehind Office Doorsas Girl in Duneen's Apartment (uncredited)1931FilmThundering Tenorsas Dorothy Dillon1931FilmThe Primrose Pathas Rita Johnson1930FilmLadies Lastas Dorothy1930FilmKeep the Bomb1930FilmLooser Than Looseas Maisie Johnson1930FilmBigger and Betteras Dorothy1930FilmNight of Goblinsas Furious Woman1930FilmDollar Dizzyas Woman Who Drops Her Pearls (uncredited)1930FilmDoctor's Ordersas Dorothy, the Maid1930FilmThe Laurel-Hardy Murder Caseas Young Relative (uncredited)1930FilmRadiomanía1930FilmThe Kingas Lady in Waiting (uncredited)1930FilmHog Wildas Tillie the Maid1929FilmDance Hallas Dancer1929FilmThe Sophomoreas Co-Ed (uncredited)—FilmLet's Go Steppingas Dorothy Errol—FilmHome Workas Miss Holden