Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
August 16, 1910
Died
April 29, 1992 (age 81)
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
Violet Mary Klotz
Mae Clark
Mae Clarke
Biography
Mae Clarke (born Violet Mary Klotz; August 16, 1910 – April 29, 1992) was an American stage, screen, and television actress. She is best known for being the recipient of Jimmy Cagney's half grapefruit in 'The Public Enemy' and for her role in 'Frankenstein'.
James Cagney shows Mae Clarke the door
VideoKnown For
TV
Perry Mason
Switchboard Opr. #2
1957
TV
Dragnet
1951
TV
Batman
Lady
1966
TV
Four Star Playhouse
Mrs. Braun
1952
TV
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Sally Roweday
1955
TV
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
TV
The Deputy
Mrs. Barker
1959
TV
The Texan
Ruth Clifford
1958
Film
Singin' in the Rain
Hairdresser (uncredited)
1952
TV
Public Defender
Mrs. Martin
1954
TV
F Troop
1965
TV
Lux Video Theatre
Mother
1950
TV
Lux Video Theatre
Nancy Voorhees Townsend
1950
Film
Frankenstein
Elizabeth
1931
TV
Letter to Loretta
Rose Dervin
1953
TV
Letter to Loretta
Mother Superior
1953
TV
Letter to Loretta
Grace Summers
1953
Film
Engagement Party
Mrs. Landis
1956
Film
Royal Wedding
Telephone Operator #1 (uncredited)
1951
Film
Magnificent Obsession
Mrs. Miller
1954
Filmography
1992FilmJames Cagney: Top of the Worldas Self1975FilmBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?as Self (archive footage)1970FilmWatermelon Manas Old Woman (uncredited)1967FilmThoroughly Modern Millieas Secretary (uncredited)1966FilmA Big Hand for the Little Ladyas Mrs. Craig1966TVBatmanas Lady1965TVF Troop1959TVThe Deputyas Mrs. Barker1959FilmAsk Any Girlas Woman on Train (uncredited)1958TVThe Texanas Ruth Clifford1958FilmVoice in the Mirroras Mrs. Robbins1957TVPerry Masonas Switchboard Opr. #21956FilmRide The High Ironas Mrs. Vanders1956FilmThe Desperados Are in Townas Jane Kesh1956FilmThe Catered Affairas Saleswoman (uncredited)1956FilmMohawkas Minikah1956FilmCome Next Springas Myrtle1956FilmEngagement Partyas Mrs. Landis1956FilmBoy with a Knifeas Mable Phillips1955FilmI Died a Thousand Timesas Mabel Baughman (uncredited)1955TVThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earpas Sally Roweday1955FilmWichitaas Mrs. McCoy1955FilmNot as a Strangeras Nurse Odell1955FilmWomen's Prisonas Matron Saunders1954FilmMagnificent Obsessionas Mrs. Miller1954TVPublic Defenderas Mrs. Martin1954FilmWith This Ringas Adele Miller1953TVLetter to Lorettaas Rose Dervin1952FilmBecause of Youas Miss Peach1952FilmThunderbirdsas Mrs. Jones1952FilmHorizons Westas Mrs. Jane Tarleton1952TVThe Ford Television Theatre1952TVFour Star Playhouseas Mrs. Braun1952FilmPat and Mikeas Golfer (uncredited)1952FilmSkirts Ahoy!as Miss LaValle (uncredited)1952FilmSingin' in the Rainas Hairdresser (uncredited)1951TVDragnet1951FilmThe Unknown Manas Stella's Friend (uncredited)1951FilmCallaway Went Thatawayas Mother On Train (uncredited)1951FilmThe People Against O'Haraas Receptionist (uncredited)1951FilmLost Planet Airmenas Glenda Thomas1951FilmThe Great Carusoas Woman (uncredited)1951FilmRoyal Weddingas Telephone Operator #1 (uncredited)1951FilmInside Straightas Nurse1950FilmMrs. O'Malley and Mr. Maloneas Train Passenger (uncredited)1950TVLux Video Theatreas Mother1950FilmDuchess of Idahoas Betty (uncredited)1950FilmThe Skipper Surprised His Wifeas Clubwoman (uncredited)1950FilmAnnie Get Your Gunas Mrs. Adams (uncredited)1950FilmThe Reformer and the Redheadas Counter Lady (uncredited)1950FilmThe Yellow Cab Manas Casualty Company Secretary (uncredited)1949FilmKing of the Rocket Menas Glenda Thomas1949FilmStreets of San Franciscoas Hazel Logan1949FilmGun Runneras Kate Diamond1948FilmDaredevils of the Cloudsas Kay Cameron1948FilmReaching from Heavenas Dorothy Gram1945FilmKittyas Molly1944FilmHere Come the Wavesas Ens. Kirk (uncredited)1944FilmAnd Now Tomorrowas Receptionist1942FilmLady from Chungkingas Lavara1942FilmFlying Tigersas Verna Bales1941FilmSailors on Leaveas Gwen1940FilmWomen in Waras Gail Halliday1937FilmOutlaws of the Orientas Joan Manning1937FilmTrouble in Moroccoas Linda Lawrence1936FilmHats Offas Mary Jo Allen1936FilmGreat Guyas Janet Henry1936FilmWild Brian Kentas Betty Prentice1936FilmHearts in Bondageas Constance Jordan1936FilmThe House of a Thousand Candlesas Carol Vincent1935FilmHitch Hike Ladyas Judith Martin1935FilmSilk Hat Kidas Laura Grant1935FilmThe Daring Young Manas Martha Allen1934FilmThe Man with Two Facesas Daphne Flowers1934FilmLet's Talk It Overas Pat Rockland1934FilmThis Side of Heavenas Jane Turner1934FilmNanaas Satin1933FilmLady Killeras Myra1933FilmPenthouseas Mimi Montagne1933FilmAs the Devil Commandsas Jane Chase1933FilmTurn Back the Clockas Mary Gimlet / Mary Wright1933FilmFast Workersas Mary1933FilmParole Girlas Sylvia1932FilmThe Penguin Pool Murderas Gwen Parker1932FilmBooas Elizabeth (edited from "Frankenstein")1932FilmBreach of Promiseas Hattie Pugmire1932FilmFlaming Goldas Claire Gordon1932FilmNight Worldas Ruth Taylor1932FilmThe Impatient Maidenas Ruth Robbins1932FilmThe Final Editionas Anne Woodman1932FilmThree Wise Girlsas Gladys Kane1931FilmFrankensteinas Elizabeth1931FilmReckless Livingas Bee1931FilmWaterloo Bridgeas Myra Deauville1931FilmThe Good Bad Girlas Marcia Cameron1931FilmThe Public Enemyas Kitty (uncredited)1931FilmThe Front Pageas Molly1930FilmMen on Callas Helen Gordon / Helen Harding1930FilmThe Dancersas Maxine1930FilmThe Fall Guyas Bertha Quinlan1929FilmNix on Damesas Jackie Lee1929FilmBig Timeas Lily Clark—FilmEmergencyas Alice Reeder