Dot Farley

Known for

Acting

Born

February 5, 1881

Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died

May 2, 1971 (aged 90)

Biography

From Wikipedia

Dot Farley (February 6, 1881 – May 2, 1971) was an American film actress. She appeared in 280 films between 1910 and 1950. Mainly known for her roles in short comedies, prolific with Mack Sennett in the silent days; she was later notable as the Mother-in-law of Edgar Kennedy in most of his series of short films at the RKO studios. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and died in South Pasadena, California.

Best known work

Cat People

1942

The Women

1939

The Front Page

1931

Hail the Conquering Hero

1944

The King of Kings

1927

The File on Thelma Jordon

1949

They Won't Believe Me

1947

So This Is Paris

1926

Bangville Police

1913

Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pride

1925

Filmography

TBA
Parlor, Bedroom and Wrath
as Florence's Mother
1949
The File on Thelma Jordon
as Woman Prisoner (uncredited)
1948
Variety Time
as Edgar's Mother-in-Law (from "I'll Build It Myself") (archive footage)
1947
They Won't Believe Me
as Emma (uncredited)
1947
Do or Diet
as Florence's Mother
1946
Motor Maniacs
as Florence's Mother
1945
The Big Beef
as Florence's Mother
1945
It's Your Move
as Florence's Mother
1945
What, No Cigarettes
as Florence's Mother
1944
Feather Your Nest
as Florence's Mother
1944
San Fernando Valley
as Hattie O'Toole
1944
Hail the Conquering Hero
as Mamie's Mother (uncredited)
1944
Radio Rampage
as Florence's Mother
1944
Prunes and Politics
as Mrs. Eloise Farley
1943
Hot Foot
as Mother-in-Law
1943
Inferior Decorator
as Mrs. Kennedy's Mother
1943
Hold Your Temper
as Edgar's Mother-in-Law
1942
Duck Soup
as Florence's Mother
1942
Cat People
as Mrs. Agnew (uncredited)
1942
Cooks and Crooks
as Sally's Mother
1942
Obliging Young Lady
as Bird Lover Who Did Paper on Shrikes (uncredited)
1941
Look Who's Laughing
as Mary Blaize (uncredited)
1939
$1,000 a Touchdown
as Hysterical Woman (uncredited)
1939
The Women
as Large Woman (uncredited)
1939
I Stole a Million
as (uncredited)