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Anne Revere
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Revere in the 1940s
Born (1903-06-25)June 25, 1903
New York City, U.S.
Died December 18, 1990(1990-12-18) (aged 87)
Locust Valley, New York, U.S.
Resting place Mount Auburn Cemetery
Education Wellesley College
American Laboratory Theatre
Occupation Actress
Years active 1931–1977
Spouse(s)
Samuel Rosen
(m. 1935; died 1984)

Anne Revere (born June 25, 1903 – died December 18, 1990) was an American actress. She was a well-known member of the Screen Actors Guild, a group that represents actors. Anne Revere was famous for her roles on Broadway (New York's theater district) and for often playing mothers in movies.

She was a strong critic of the House Un-American Activities Committee. This committee investigated people in the 1950s. Because of her views, her name appeared on a list called Red Channels. This meant she was "blacklisted," which made it very hard for her to find work in Hollywood.

Anne Revere won an Academy Award (also known as an Oscar) for her role in the movie National Velvet (1945). She was also nominated for Oscars for The Song of Bernadette (1943) and Gentleman's Agreement (1947). In 1960, she won a Tony Award for her acting in the play Toys in the Attic.

Early Life and Education

Anne Revere was born in New York City. She was a direct descendant of Paul Revere, a hero from the American Revolution. Her father worked in finance. She grew up in New York City and New Jersey.

In 1926, she graduated from Wellesley College. Even though she had trouble joining drama groups in high school, she succeeded in college. She later studied acting at the American Laboratory Theatre.

Acting Career Highlights

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Robert Keith, Anne Revere, Florence McGee, Katherine Emery and Katherine Emmet in the original Broadway production of The Children's Hour (1934)

Anne Revere started her acting career in local theater groups. She made her first appearance on Broadway in 1931. Three years later, she went to Hollywood for a movie role. She then returned to Broadway for the play The Children's Hour in 1934. Later, she performed in other famous plays like As You Like It and Toys in the Attic. Her role in Toys in the Attic earned her a Tony Award in 1960.

Revere worked steadily in movies as a "character actress." This means she played many different types of supporting roles. She appeared in almost 30 films between 1934 and 1951. She was often cast as a mother, playing the mom to famous actors like Elizabeth Taylor and Gregory Peck.

She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress three times. She won the award for her role in National Velvet. Other movies she appeared in include The Song of Bernadette and A Place in the Sun.

Challenges and Return to Acting

In 1951, Anne Revere left the board of the Screen Actors Guild. At that time, she was a member of the American Communist Party. She later used her right to remain silent (known as the Fifth Amendment) when asked to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Because of this, she was blacklisted. This meant she could not work in films for about 20 years. A Place in the Sun was her last movie role before the blacklist. She returned to the big screen in 1970 with Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon.

In the 1960s, a TV director helped her get a role in a soap opera called A Time for Us. After that, Revere appeared often in TV soap operas. These included shows like The Edge of Night and Ryan's Hope.

Anne Revere and her husband, Samuel Rosen, moved to New York. They opened an acting school together. She also continued to act in summer theater and regional plays.

Personal Life

Anne Revere married Samuel Rosen on April 11, 1935. They were married until his death in 1984. Anne Revere was a member of the Democratic Party. She supported Adlai Stevenson II in the 1952 presidential election.

Later Years and Death

Anne Revere passed away from pneumonia at her home in Locust Valley, New York. She was 87 years old. She was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was survived by one sister.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1934 Double Door Caroline Van Brett
1940 One Crowded Night Mae Andrews
The Howards of Virginia Mrs. Betsy Norton
1941 The Devil Commands Mrs. Blanche Walters
Men of Boys Town Mrs. Fenely
The Flame of New Orleans Giraud's Sister
H.M. Pulham, Esq. Miss Redfern, John's Secretary Uncredited
Remember the Day Miss Nadine Price
Design for Scandal Nettie, Porter's Maid Uncredited
1942 Meet the Stewarts Geraldine Stewart
The Falcon Takes Over Jessie Florian Uncredited
Are Husbands Necessary? Anna
The Gay Sisters Miss Ida Orner
Star Spangled Rhythm Sarah Uncredited
1943 The Meanest Man in the World Kitty Crockett, Clark's Secretary
Shantytown Mrs. Gorty
Old Acquaintance Belle Carter
The Song of Bernadette Louise Soubirous Nominated — Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
1944 Standing Room Only Major Harriet Cromwell
Rainbow Island Queen Okalana
The Thin Man Goes Home Crazy Mary
Sunday Dinner for a Soldier Agatha Butterfield
National Velvet Mrs. Brown Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
The Keys of the Kingdom Agnes Fiske
1945 Don Juan Quilligan Mrs. Cora Rostigaff
Fallen Angel Clara Mills
1946 Dragonwyck Abigail Wells
1947 The Shocking Miss Pilgrim Alice Pritchard
Carnival in Costa Rica Mama Elsa Molina
Forever Amber Mother Red Cap
Body and Soul Anna Davis
Gentleman's Agreement Mrs. Green Nominated — Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Secret Beyond the Door Caroline Lamphere
1948 Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! Judith Dominy
Deep Waters Mary McKay
1949 You're My Everything Aunt Jane
1951 The Great Missouri Raid Mrs. Samuels
A Place in the Sun Hannah Eastman
1970 Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon Miss Farber
Macho Callahan Crystal
1976 Birch Interval Mrs. Tanner

See Also

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