Bess Flowers

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

11/23/1898

Place of Birth

Sherman, Texas, USA

Bess Flowers

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bess Flowers (November 23, 1898 – July 28, 1984) was an American actress. By some counts considered the most prolific actress in the history of Hollywood, she was known as "The Queen of the Hollywood Extras," appearing in over 700 movies in her 41 year career. Born in Sherman, Texas, Flowers's film debut came in 1923, when she appeared in Hollywood. She made three films that year, and then began working extensively. Many of her appearances are uncredited, as she generally played non-speaking roles. By the 1930s, Flowers was in constant demand. Her appea...

Known For

Career Timeline

1953

The Bigamist

as Bus passenger

Movie

Forever Female

as Patron at Restaurant (uncredited)

Movie

Three Sailors and a Girl

as Indignant Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Calamity Jane

as Officer's Wife in Reception Line (uncredited)

Movie

Torch Song

as Woman at Rehearsal (uncredited)

Movie

The Robe

as Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)

Movie

Latin Lovers

as Party Guest

Movie

The Caddy

as Guest at country club (uncredited)

Movie

The Band Wagon

as Train Passenger (uncredited)

Movie

Cruisin' Down the River

as Riverboat Passenger (uncredited)

Movie

No Escape

as Department Store Shopper

Movie

A Blueprint for Murder

as Maggie's Friend at Club (Uncredited)

Movie

Dangerous Crossing

as Ship's Passenger (uncredited)

Movie

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

The Maze

Role unknown

Movie

Let's Do It Again

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Murder Without Tears

as Bank Customer (uncredited)

Movie

Loose in London

as Party Guest

Movie

Scared Stiff

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Small Town Girl

as Sitting Party Guest

Movie

The Story of Three Loves

as Woman in hotel bar

Movie

Call Me Madam

as Lady Seated Behind Duchess (uncredited)

Movie

The Jazz Singer

as Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)

Movie

General Electric Theater

as Mrs. Vandermoot

TV

Never Wave at a WAC

as Catherine

Movie

Tonight We Sing

as Opera spectator in St. Petersburg

Movie

The Clown

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Tropic Zone

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Angel Face

as Shirley - Barrett's Secretary (uncredited)

Movie

Above and Beyond

as Wife at Washington D.C. Airport

Movie

1951

The Unknown Man

Role unknown

Movie

Painting The Clouds With Sunshine

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Texas Carnival

as Woman in Lobby (uncredited)

Movie

The Red Skelton Show

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

TV

The Day the Earth Stood Still

as Lady Outside Jewelry Store

Movie

An American in Paris

as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)

Movie

Here Comes the Groom

as Woman Exiting Emmadel's Home (uncredited)

Movie

Sunny Side of the Street

as Actress playing "Queen" in TV beer commercial

Movie

People Will Talk

as Concertgoer (uncredited)

Movie

Meet Me After the Show

as Dining Patron (uncredited)

Movie

His Kind of Woman

as Lodge Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell

as Bazaar Patron

Movie

The Law and the Lady

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Show Boat

as Racetrack spectator (uncredited)

Movie

Rich, Young and Pretty

as Woman Departing Train / Restaurant Patron

Movie

No Questions Asked

as Woman in Theatre Powder Room

Movie

A Place in the Sun

as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)

Movie

So You Want to Be a Paper Hanger

as Club Member

Movie

Dear Brat

as Laura Millikan, reporter (uncredited)

Movie

The Prowler

as Spectator at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)

Movie

Home Town Story

as Patron at Barbecue Room (uncredited)

Movie

Ghost Chasers

as Seance Guest (uncredited)

Movie

On the Riviera

as Lady Watching TV at Nightclub Bar (uncredited)

Movie

The Great Caruso

as Front Row Audience Member at 'Lucia di Lammermoor' (uncredited)

Movie

I Can Get It for You Wholesale

as Saleswoman / Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Lullaby of Broadway

as Ship Passenger (uncredited)

Movie

Footlight Varieties

as Party Extra (segment "He Forgot to Remember") (archive footage) (uncredited)

Movie

The Screen Director

as Woman in Audience (uncredited)

Movie

Royal Wedding

as Backstage guest (uncredited)

Movie

Payment on Demand

as Restaurant Birthday Party Attendee

Movie

Operation Pacific

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

The Mating Season

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

1950

Mr. Music

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Let's Dance

as Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Experiment Alcatraz

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

All About Eve

as Sarah Siddons Awards Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Last of the Buccaneers

as New Orleans Party Guest

Movie

Hot Rod

as Courtroom spectator

Movie

Walk Softly, Stranger

as New Year's Celebrant (uncredited)

Movie

To Please a Lady

as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Movie

I'll Get By

as Lady in Audience at The Roxy

Movie

Born to Be Bad

as Mrs. Worthington

Movie

Pretty Baby

as Caravan Club patron (uncredited)

Movie

My Blue Heaven

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Shakedown

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

A Life of Her Own

as Cocktail Lounge Patron (uncredited)

Movie

The Toast of New Orleans

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Edge of Doom

as Flower Shop Customer (uncredited)

Movie

The Great Jewel Robber

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

The Costume Designer

as Woman in Fashion Shop (uncredited)

Movie

The Second Woman

as Fiesta Guest

Movie

Peggy

as Tournament of Roses Spectator

Movie

Louisa

as Wedding Guest in Park (uncredited)

Movie

Father of the Bride

as Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)

Movie

In a Lonely Place

as Restaurant Patron at Paul's

Movie

I Was a Shoplifter

as Glove Counter Sales Clerk

Movie

The Damned Don't Cry

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Champagne for Caesar

as Backstage Woman at Hollywood Bowl

Movie

Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Nancy Goes to Rio

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

No Man of Her Own

as Country Club Patron (uncredited)

Movie

1946

Dead Reckoning

as Nightclub Guest (uncredited)

Movie

The Locket

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Till the Clouds Roll By

as Backstage Well-Wisher (uncredited)

Movie

The Razor's Edge

as Country Club Party Guest

Movie

The Chase

as Woman sitting at bar at Florida Club

Movie

Undercurrent

as Julia Donnegan (uncredited)

Movie

Deception

as Wedding Guest Ringing Glass (uncredited)

Movie

Blondie Knows Best

as Patron at Hi-Ho Club (uncredited)

Movie

The Dark Mirror

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

The Jolson Story

as Woman in Audience/Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Her Sister's Secret

as Dancing Patron at Chez Pepe

Movie

Society Mugs

as Mrs. Black (uncredited)

Movie

The Big Sleep

as Woman with Bumped Man

Movie

Notorious

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

The Searching Wind

as Reporter (uncredited)

Movie

Mr. Ace

as Party Guest

Movie

Rendezvous with Annie

as Woman in Nightclub (uncredited)

Movie

Lover Come Back

as Woman at Party

Movie

The Walls Came Tumbling Down

as Diner at Bianca's

Movie

Two Sisters from Boston

as Opera Singer (uncredited)

Movie

One More Tomorrow

as Woman at airport

Movie

Her Kind of Man

as Patron at Georgia King Club (uncredited)

Movie

Heartbeat

as Ball Guest (uncredited)

Movie

A Stolen Life

as Department Store Shopper (uncredited)

Movie

Gilda

as Gambler at Roulette Table (uncredited)

Movie

The Blue Dahlia

as Coctail Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Blondie's Lucky Day

as Nightclub Dancer (uncredited)

Movie

Mr. Noisy

as Tennis Spectator (uncredited)

Movie

The Kid from Brooklyn

as Fight Spectator (uncredited)

Movie

The Notorious Lone Wolf

as Nightclub patron

Movie

My Reputation

as Guest at Van Ormans' New Year's Eve Party / Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

The Harvey Girls

as Specialty Performer (uncredited)

Movie

1942

Pittsburgh

as Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Once Upon a Honeymoon

as Bridge Player (uncredited)

Movie

Silver Queen

as Fight Spectator (uncredited)

Movie

Laugh Your Blues Away

as Mrs. Larkin (uncredited)

Movie

Springtime in the Rockies

as Mrs. Jeepers (uncredited)

Movie

I Married a Witch

as Matron of Honor (uncredited)

Movie

Thunder Birds

as Nurse

Movie

Now, Voyager

as Concert Audience Member (uncredited)

Movie

Mexican Spitfire's Elephant

as Diner

Movie

The Major and the Minor

as Ball Guest (uncredited)

Movie

The Glass Key

as Henrys' Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Movie

A Yank at Eton

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

The Palm Beach Story

as Gerry's Maid of Honor/Nightclub Extra (uncredited)

Movie

The Big Street

as Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)

Movie

The Magnificent Dope

as Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Ten Gentlemen from West Point

as Graduation Ceremony Guest (uncredited)

Movie

There's One Born Every Minute

as Luncheon Attendee

Movie

Lady in a Jam

as Nurse (uncredited)

Movie

Private Buckaroo

as Nightclub Patron

Movie

It Happened in Flatbush

as Patron at Pegasus Club (uncredited)

Movie

Meet the Stewarts

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Take a Letter, Darling

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

My Gal Sal

as Lady Dancing at Party

Movie

Larceny, Inc.

as Pedestrian On Sidewalk (uncredited)

Movie

Ship Ahoy

as Nightclub Patron

Movie

The Lady or the Tiger?

as Party Guest

Movie

Frisco Lil

Role unknown

Movie

The Male Animal

as Football Spectator (uncredited)

Movie

The Night Before the Divorce

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

The Mad Doctor of Market Street

as Ship Passenger

Movie

Brooklyn Orchid

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

A Gentleman at Heart

as Bidder at Art Auction (uncredited)

Movie

Blondie Goes to College

as Dance Spectator

Movie

Over My Dead Body

as Courtroom Spectator

Movie

1941

Pacific Blackout

as Cascade Club Dancer

Movie

Remember the Day

as Lady in Political Entourage

Movie

Hellzapoppin'

as Audience Extra (uncredited)

Movie

The Man Who Came to Dinner

as Fan at Train Station (uncredited)

Movie

I Wake Up Screaming

as Lady Handel's party guest (uncredited)

Movie

Three Girls About Town

as Mortician's Wife

Movie

Married Bachelor

as Sales Clerk at Lacey's Dept. Store (uncredited)

Movie

Honky Tonk

as Governor's Wife (uncredited)

Movie

It Started with Eve

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Lady Be Good

as Banquet Guest at Max's Table (uncredited)

Movie

An Ache in Every Stake

as Mrs. Lawrence (uncredited)

Movie

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Movie

Blondie in Society

as Dog Collar Saleslady (uncredited)

Movie

Puddin' Head

as Party Guest

Movie

Tom, Dick and Harry

as Banquet Guest (uncredited)

Movie

For Beauty's Sake

as Beauty Shop Customer (uncredited)

Movie

Sunny

as Mrs. W. Wakefield

Movie

Blood and Sand

as Dinner Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Adventure in Washington

as Mrs. Arno, party guest

Movie

The People Vs. Dr. Kildare

as Nurse (uncredited)

Movie

Ziegfeld Girl

as Palm Beach Casino Patron (uncredited)

Movie

Penny Serenade

as Mother (Uncredited)

Movie

That Uncertain Feeling

as Woman in Ladies' Room (uncredited)

Movie

The Devil and Miss Jones

as Saleslady (uncredited)

Movie

That Night in Rio

as Nightclub Extra (uncredited)

Movie

Meet John Doe

as Mattie (uncredited)

Movie

Murder Among Friends

as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)

Movie

Blondie Goes Latin

as Well-Wisher at Ship's Departure (uncredited)

Movie

The Lady Eve

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Road Show

as Member of Carnival Audience (uncredited)

Movie

Golden Hoofs

as Box Social Guest

Movie

Tall, Dark and Handsome

as Department Store Extra (uncredited)

Movie

1936

Silks and Saddles

as Les Winters' Date

Movie

Wanted: Jane Turner

as Postal Clerk (uncredited)

Movie

Theodora Goes Wild

as Guest at Governor's Reception (uncredited)

Movie

Polo Joe

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

The Public Pays

as Woman from the Relief Bureau (uncredited)

Movie

The Big Game

as Woman at Dance

Movie

Adventure in Manhattan

as Miss Arnold - Beauty Salon Attendant (uncredited)

Movie

Craig's Wife

as Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)

Movie

Dodsworth

as Ship Passenger (uncredited)

Movie

Give Me Your Heart

as Carleton Bar Extra (uncredited)

Movie

Stage Struck

as Lady in Fitting Room (uncredited)

Movie

My Man Godfrey

as Mrs. Merriweather (uncredited)

Movie

The Gorgeous Hussy

as Guest at the ball

Movie

Anthony Adverse

as Nun

Movie

Sing, Baby, Sing

as Nurse in Hospital

Movie

Postal Inspector

as Mrs. Chelsea Dillard (uncredited)

Movie

Piccadilly Jim

as Nightclub patron

Movie

Yours for the Asking

as Woman (uncredited)

Movie

Private Number

as Courtroom Spectator

Movie

The Golden Arrow

as Miss Hackett (uncredited)

Movie

Forgotten Faces

as Nurse

Movie

Speed

as Extra at Company Dance

Movie

Special Investigator

as Roulette Player

Movie

Speed

as Party Guest

Movie

How to Behave

as Party Guest / Churchgoer (uncredited)

Movie

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

as (uncredited)

Movie

Neighborhood House

as Irate Moviegoer (uncredited)

Movie

Love Before Breakfast

as Extra as Diner at Dubin's (uncredited)

Movie

Wife vs. Secretary

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

The Prisoner of Shark Island

as Woman Sitting Behind Lincoln in Theatre Box (uncredited)

Movie

Anything Goes

as Passenger on Ship (uncredited)

Movie

Strike Me Pink

as Nightclub Patron

Movie

King of Burlesque

as Dancer (uncredited)

Movie

1935

If You Could Only Cook

as Laura (uncredited)

Movie

The Calling of Dan Matthews

as Miss Ryan (uncredited)

Movie

I Found Stella Parish

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

A Night at the Opera

as Ship Passenger (uncredited)

Movie

A Feather in Her Hat

as Theatergoer Backstage (uncredited)

Movie

Twin Triplets

as Nurse with Dr. Smith (uncredited)

Movie

Shipmates Forever

as Nurse (uncredited)

Movie

She Couldn't Take It

as Party Guest at Car Exhibition

Movie

Honeymoon Bridge

Role unknown

Movie

She Married Her Boss

as Passerby

Movie

Thunder in the Night

as Party Guest

Movie

Two Sinners

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Movie

Redheads on Parade

as Wardrobe Designer

Movie

Old Man Rhythm

as Miss Martin, Robert's Secretary

Movie

Black Sheep

as Woman at Bar Who Later Faints (uncredited)

Movie

Curly Top

as Guest at Charity Bazaar

Movie

Shanghai

as Party Guest

Movie

Ginger

as Society Woman (uncredited)

Movie

Love Me Forever

as Guest

Movie

Hooray for Love

as Nightclub Patron

Movie

Sprucin' Up

as Scotty's Mother

Movie

In Caliente

as Lady On Staircase

Movie

Whispering Smith Speaks

as Secretary (uncredited)

Movie

Alias Mary Dow

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Movie

Goin' to Town

as Nightclub Extra

Movie

Les Misérables

as Trial Spectator (uncredited)

Movie

Go Into Your Dance

as Nightclub Patron at Casino de Paree

Movie

Star of Midnight

as Mary Smith (uncredited)

Movie

Private Worlds

as Betsy

Movie

One in a Million

as Woman in Lobby

Movie

Thicker Than Water

as Nurse (uncredited)

Movie

Let's Live Tonight

as Italian Woman

Movie

After Office Hours

as Riverview Club Patron (uncredited)

Movie

The Whole Town's Talking

as Miss Gower (uncredited)

Movie

The Woman in Red

as Spectator at Horse Show (uncredited)

Movie

Okay Toots!

as Extra (uncredited)

Movie