Dot Farley
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.
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Movies (50)
The File on Thelma Jordon
as Woman Prisoner (Uncredited)
1949
Variety Time
as Edgar's Mother-in-Law (from "I'll Build It Myself") (archive footage)
1948
They Won't Believe Me
1947
Do or Diet
as Florence's Mother
1947
Motor Maniacs
as Florence's Mother
1946
The Big Beef
as Florence's Mother
1945
It's Your Move
as Florence's Mother
1945
What, No Cigarettes
as Florence's Mother
1945
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
1944
Hot Foot
as Mother-in-Law
1943
Inferior Decorator
as Mrs. Kennedy's Mother
1943
Hold Your Temper
as Edgar's Mother-in-Law
1943
Cat People
as Mrs. Agnew (uncredited)
1942
Duck Soup
as Florence's Mother
1942
Cooks and Crooks
as Sally's Mother
1942
Obliging Young Lady
as Bird Lover Who Did Paper on Shrikes (uncredited)
1942
Look Who's Laughing
as Mary Blaize (uncredited)
1941
$1,000 a Touchdown
as Hysterical Woman (uncredited)
1939
The Women
as Large Woman (uncredited)
1939
I Stole a Million
as (uncredited)
1939
Lawless Valley
as Anna
1938
Slander House
as Mrs. Willis
1938
The Stranger from Arizona
as Martha
1938
The Road to Reno
as Mrs. Brumleigh (as Dorothy Farley)
1938
A Rented Riot
as Errol's Mother-in-Law
1937
Too Many Wives
as Mrs. Potts
1937
We Have Our Moments
1937
Love Is News
as Woman Wanting Steve's Autograph (uncredited)
1937
Wanted: Jane Turner
as Landlady (uncredited)
1936
Dummy Ache
as Florence's Mother
1936
Will Power
as Mother
1936
Gasoloons
as Florence's Mother
1936
Counselitis
as (uncredited)
1935
False Pretenses
as Mrs. Smythe
1935
Diamond Jim
1935
In Love at 40
as Florence's Mother
1935
Edgar Hamlet
as Florence's Mother
1935
Brick-a-Brac
as Mother
1935
Poisoned Ivory
as Florence's Mother
1934
Fixing a Stew
as Leon's mother-in-law
1934
A Blasted Event
as Mother
1934
Down to Their Last Yacht
as Passenger with Diamond Bracelets (uncredited)
1934
Wrong Direction
as Edgar's Mother-in-Law
1934
Love on a Ladder
as Florence's Mother
1934
Love Past Thirty
as Dressmaker
1934
Bridal Bail
as Mrs. Jones - June's Mother
1934