Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on September 8, 2019

I was recently a guest on a podcast, on which I was asked about Mae Clarke, and I am mortified to admit that, at the time, I couldn’t think of the name of a single, solitary one of her movies. This would have been bad enough if it had been...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 20, 2015

Mae Clarke is the star for today! Below, you’ll find links to those participating and honoring Clarke (updated as they come in), as well as my own reviews of her work throughout the years.  LIVE TWEET ALERT!: Join me on Twitter as I host tonight’s #TCMParty talking Waterloo Bridge (1931) at 5p   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on September 3, 2012

"Don't tell anyone, but my real name is Mary Klotz." Of all the actresses who appeared in 1930s movies, Mae Clarke (1910-1992) was certainly one of them. She played a variety of roles, including rather wooden reporter, rather wooden gangster's moll, rather wooden movie star, rather wo   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on September 3, 2012

"Don't tell anyone, but my real name is Mary Klotz." Of all the actresses who appeared in 1930s movies, Mae Clarke (1910-1992) was certainly one of them. She played a variety of roles, including rather wooden reporter, rather wooden gangster's moll, rather wooden movie star, rather wo   read more

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by Annmarie Gatti on August 16, 2012

Born August 16, 1910, Actress Mae Clarke! Grapefruit anyone??? All kidding aside, actress Mae Clarke appeared in over 115 roles. She is probably best remembered as Henry Frankenstein’s (Colin Clive’s) fiancee, Elizabeth, in the 1931 classic, Frankenstein, and as poor Kitty, who unfortu   read more