Lizabeth Virginia Scott, born Emma Matzo (September 29, 1922 – January 31, 2015) was an enigmatic American film actress, known for her captivating presence in film noir during the 1940s and 1950s. Her sultry voice and smoky allure made her a notable figure in Hollywood. After understudying the role of Sabina in the original Broadway and Boston stage productions of The Skin of Our Teeth, she emerged internationally in such films as The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), Dead Reckoning (1947), Desert Fury (1947) and Too Late for Tears (1949). Of her 22 feature films, she was leading lady in all but one. Her portrayal of complex, femme fatale characters left a lasting impact. In addition to stage and radio, she appeared on television from the late 1940s to early 1970s. Despite a relatively brief filmography, her talent and contribution to the noir genre solidified her as an iconic figure in cinematic history. Scott's legacy endures through her timeless performances, forever etched in the annals of classic Hollywood.
Lizabeth Virginia Scott, born Emma Matzo (September 29, 1922 – January 31, 2015) was an enigmatic American film actress, known for her captivating presence in film noir during the 1940s and 1950s. Her sultry voice and smoky allure made her a notable figure in Hollywood. After understudying the role of Sabina in the original Broadway and Boston stage productions of The Skin of Our Teeth, she emerged internationally in such films as The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946), Dead Reckoning (1947), Desert Fury (1947) and Too Late for Tears (1949). Of her 22 feature films, she was leading lady in all but one. Her portrayal of complex, femme fatale characters left a lasting impact. In addition to stage and radio, she appeared on television from the late 1940s to early 1970s. Despite a relatively brief filmography, her talent and contribution to the noir genre solidified her as an iconic figure in cinematic history. Scott's legacy endures through her timeless performances, forever etched in the annals of classic Hollywood.
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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q264011
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Filmography (Movies)
Elvis Through the Years
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:14/08/2007
Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man
Character:Self
Release Date:04/03/1999
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:01/11/1997
Pulp
Character:Princess Betty Cippola
Release Date:01/11/1972
Loving You
Character:Glenda Markle
Release Date:09/07/1957
The Weapon
Character:Elsa Jenner
Release Date:01/09/1956
Silver Lode
Character:Rose Evans
Release Date:24/06/1954
Bad for Each Other
Character:Helen Curtis
Release Date:24/12/1953
Scared Stiff
Character:Mary Carroll
Release Date:27/04/1953
Stolen Face
Character:Alice Brent / Lily Conover
Release Date:01/05/1952
Red Mountain
Character:Chris
Release Date:01/11/1951
The Racket
Character:Irene Hayes
Release Date:25/10/1951
Two of a Kind
Character:Brandy Kirby
Release Date:01/07/1951
The Company She Keeps
Character:Joan
Release Date:06/01/1951
Dark City
Character:Fran Garland
Release Date:17/10/1950
Paid in Full
Character:Jane Langley
Release Date:15/02/1950
Easy Living
Character:Liza Wilson
Release Date:08/10/1949
Too Late for Tears
Character:Jane Palmer
Release Date:17/07/1949
Pitfall
Character:Mona Stevens
Release Date:11/08/1948
I Walk Alone
Character:Kay Lawrence
Release Date:31/12/1947
Variety Girl
Character:Lizabeth Scott
Release Date:29/08/1947
Desert Fury
Character:Paula Haller
Release Date:15/08/1947
Dead Reckoning
Character:Coral Chandler
Release Date:31/12/1946
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
Character:Antonia 'Toni' Marachek
Release Date:19/08/1946
You Came Along
Character:Ivy Hotchkiss
Release Date:04/07/1945
Television Appearances
The World of Hammer
Character:Self (archive footage)
Burke's Law
Character:Mona Roberts
The Mike Douglas Show
Character:Self
Adventures in Paradise
Character:Carla MacKinley
The Third Man
Character:
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Character:
Lux Video Theatre
Character:Margaret Bailey
Lux Video Theatre
Character:Betsy
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Character:Self
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