Fay Holden

Born: 1893-09-26

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Fay Holden (September 26, 1893 – June 23, 1973), was an British-born American-based actress. She was known as Gaby Fay early in her career. Born as Dorothy Fay Hammerton in Birmingham, England, she appeared in 46 films between 1935 and 1958, but is best-known for her recurring role as Emily Hardy, Mickey Rooney's mother in the MGM Andy Hardy movie series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Fay Holden, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Samson and Delilah

as Hazel
Released: 1949-12-21

When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks...

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Ziegfeld Girl

as Mrs. Regan
Released: 1941-04-25

Discovery by Flo Ziegfeld changes a girl's life but not necessarily for the better, as three...

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Canyon Passage

as Mrs. Overmire
Released: 1946-07-17

In 1850s Oregon, a businessman is torn between his love of two very different women and his...

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Love Finds Andy Hardy

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1938-07-22

Andy Hardy becomes entangled with three different girls all at the same time.

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H.M. Pulham, Esq.

as Mrs. John Pulham
Released: 1941-12-04

A man who lived his life as he was told he should, not as he would have chosen to, is brought...

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Sweethearts

as Hannah
Released: 1938-12-30

Bickering husband-and-wife stage stars are manipulated into a break-up for publicity purposes.

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The Courtship of Andy Hardy

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1942-03-03

While Judge Hardy handles a couple's divorce, Andy takes a shine to their shy daughter.

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Bulldog Drummond Escapes

as Natalie Merridew Seldon
Released: 1937-01-22

Drummond manages to save a woman from jumping in front of his car but she runs away with his...

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Bitter Sweet

as Mrs. Millick
Released: 1940-11-08

In order to avoid an arranged marriage with a man she doesn't love, Sarah Millick runs off to...

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Love Is a Headache

as Mary, Peter's Secretary
Released: 1938-01-14

A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill, attempts to get her some...

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Souls at Sea

as Mrs. Martin (uncredited)
Released: 1937-09-03

Michael 'Nuggin' Taylor and Powdah save lives during a sea tragedy in this story about the slave...

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Love Laughs at Andy Hardy

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1946-12-25

Andy Hardy goes to college after serving in the war and finds his sweetheart is engaged to...

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You're Only Young Once

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1937-12-10

Andy Hardy and his sister find romance during a family vacation in Catalina.

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Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1944-05-04

Andy is going to Wainwright College as did his father. He sees a pretty blonde on the train and...

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Andy Hardy Meets Debutante

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1940-07-05

Judge Hardy takes his family to New York City, where Andy quickly falls in love with a...

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Judge Hardy and Son

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1939-12-22

Judge Hardy guides Andy through problems with girls, money and an essay contest.

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Whispering Smith

as Emmy Dansing
Released: 1948-12-09

Smith is an iron-willed railroad detective. When his friend Murray is fired from the railroad...

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Andy Hardy Comes Home

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1958-12-22

Andy Hardy, now a grown man with a wife and children, returns to his hometown on a business trip...

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Out West with the Hardys

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1938-11-25

Judge Hardy goes to his friend's Arizona ranch to help her in a legal dispute, and he takes his...

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Hollywood: Style Center of the World

as Self
Released: 1940-05-29

This short promotes the premise that movies often create a demand for the fashions seen in them....

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Andy Hardy's Double Life

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1942-12-01

Andy is about to head off to college but he's got a few things to take care of before leaving....

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Polo Joe

as Aunt Minnie
Released: 1936-11-04

A young man allergic to horses decides he has to learn to play polo in order to impress the girl...

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I Married a Doctor

as Ella Stowbody
Released: 1936-04-25

City girl marries country doctor, meets prejudice and exclusion when she tries to befriend the...

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The Big Hangover

as Martha Belney
Released: 1950-05-26

A young law school graduate is hired by a prestigious firm, but he neglects to inform them he is...

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Blossoms in the Dust

as Mrs. Catherine Kahly
Released: 1941-08-15

Edna marries Texan Sam Gladney, operator of a wheat mill. They have a son, who is killed when...

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Hold That Kiss

as Mrs. Evans
Released: 1938-05-13

Two young people meet at a wedding and begin dating, each thinking the other is extremely...

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Life Begins for Andy Hardy

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1941-08-15

With his high school graduation behind him, Andy Hardy decides that as an adult, it's time to...

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Double or Nothing

as Martha Sewell Clark
Released: 1937-09-17

A philanthropist's will dictates that four people receive $5,000 apiece, with the stipulation...

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The Hardys Ride High

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1939-04-21

Sixth of the Judge Hardy series. Judge James K. Hardy is brought the fabulous news from attorney...

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Exclusive

as Mrs. Swain
Released: 1937-08-06

When Mountain City racketeer Charles Gillette is acquitted, he arrives at the Mountain City...

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The White Angel

as Queen Victoria (uncredited)
Released: 1936-06-25

In mid-nineteenth century England the medical establishment does not recognize the value of...

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Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1939-07-21

Young Andy develops a crush on his drama teacher. When his play is chosen as the school's annual...

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Judge Hardy's Children

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1938-03-26

Judge Hardy takes a business trip to Washington, DC, where Andy promptly falls for the French...

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Sergeant Madden

as Mary Madden
Released: 1939-03-24

A dedicated police officer is torn between family and duty when his son turns to a life of crime.

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Internes Can't Take Money

as Mother Teresa
Released: 1937-04-16

Dr. Kildare treats and falls for impoverished ex-con Janet Healy, widow of a bank robber, who...

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Guns of the Pecos

as Aunt Carrie Burton
Released: 1936-12-28

A singing cowboy (Dick Foran) thwarts a thieving judge and courts a woman (Anne Nagel) in Texas.

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I'll Wait for You

as Mrs. Miller
Released: 1941-05-16

A gangster hides out on a farm and falls for the farmer's daughter.

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Little Miss Big

as Mary Jane Baxter
Released: 1946-01-01

A wealthy eccentric women escapes from a mental institution and finds refuge with a financially...

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The Accusing Finger

as Twitchy's Landlady
Released: 1936-11-17

A proud, pro-capital punishment district attorney with a 90% execution rate, finds himself...

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Another Romance of Celluloid

as Self (uncredited)
Released: 1938-02-05

This second entry in MGM's "Romance of Film" series documents how celluloid movie film is...

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Andy Hardy's Private Secretary

as Emily Hardy
Released: 1941-02-21

All set to graduate from high school , Andy Hardy flunks his English exam -- in spite of the...

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Washington Melodrama

as Elizabeth Claymore
Released: 1941-04-17

An elderly businessman (Frank Morgan) plans what he thinks is an innocent night on the town...

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King of Gamblers

as Nurse
Released: 1937-04-22

Working for a slick restaurateur who has fallen for her, a down-on-life songstress falls instead...

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The Pace That Kills

as Madame / Henchwoman
Released: 1935-12-01

A drug dealer on the run from the law meets an innocent young girl and her brother, and turns...

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Wives Never Know

as Mrs. Gossamer
Released: 1936-09-18

Homer Bigelow has an ideal marriage, with a wife who loves him very much as does he in return. ...

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