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Broadway actress who made her screen debut in 1934 and, four years later, earned simultaneous Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress ("Jezebel", for which she won) and Best Actress ("White Banners"). Often in matriarchal roles, Bainter was also acclaimed for "The Children's Hour" (1962), her last film. Mother of actor Richard Venable.

Broadway actress who made her screen debut in 1934 and, four years later, earned simultaneous Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress ("Jezebel", for which she won) and Best Actress ("White Banners"). Often in matriarchal roles, Bainter was also acclaimed for "The Children's Hour" (1962), her last film. Mother of actor Richard Venable.

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CAST: (feature film)

1.
 The Children's Hour (1961) Mrs. Amelia Tilford
2.
 The President's Lady (1953) Mrs. Donelson
3.
 Close to My Heart (1951) Mrs. Morrow
4.
 June Bride (1948) Paula Winthrop
5.
 Give My Regards to Broadway (1948) Fay Norwick
6.
 Deep Valley (1947) Mrs. Saul
7.
 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) Mrs. [Eunice] Mitty
8.
 The Virginian (1946) Mrs. Taylor
9.
 The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) Mrs. E. Winthrop Le Moyne
10.
 State Fair (1945) Melissa Frake
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1897:
Debut as stock actress at age 4 in "The Jewess"
1912:
New York stage debut in the musical,"The Rose of Panama"
1916:
Had notable stage success in "Arms and the Girl"
1934:
Film debut, "This Side of Heaven"
1944:
Essayed rare villainous role in "Dark Waters"
1957:
Toured with national company of "Long Day's Journey Into Night"
1962:
Last film, "The Children's Hour"
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husband:
Reginald Venable. Navy Lieutenant Commander. Married 42 years; died in 1964.

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son:
Richard Venable. Actor. Born in 1926; died in 1974.

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