Betty Mack (November 30, 1901November 5, 1980) was an American stage and film actress who appeared in over 45 films between

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and 1941. She became Betty Yohalem after her marriage to George Yohalem in 1941. She wrote ''I remember…. Stories and Pictures of El Dorado County Pioneer Families''.

Biography

Born in

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in 1901, Mack began her career on the Broadway stage in 1919 in several musical comedies. Shifting to films in 1931, Mack starred in such films as ''

Toll of the Desert ''Toll of the Desert'' is a 1935 American western film directed by William Berke and starring Fred Kohler, Jr., Betty Mack, and Roger Williams. Plot When a cowboy's covered wagon is attacked by Indians, he becomes convinced that his wife and ...

'' (1935). Mack also starred as Corabell, wife of

Moe Howard Moses Harry Horwitz (June 19, 1897 – May 4, 1975), known professionally as Moe Howard, was an American actor and comedian. He is best known as the leader of The Three Stooges, the farce comedy team who starred in motion pictures and television ...

, in

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'' (1937). In 1935 she was accused of drunk driving.

Partial filmography

* '' Partners of the Trail'' (1931) *''

Law of the Rio Grande ''Law of the Rio Grande'' is a 1931 American Western film directed by Forrest Sheldon. Plot Former outlaw Jim Hardy (Bob Custer) finds it hard trying to go straight. Cast *Bob Custer as Jim Hardy *Betty Mack as Judy Lanning * Carlton S. King ...

'' (1931) * '' Headin' for Trouble'' (1931) *''

Beauty Parlor ''Beauty Parlor'' (Movie) is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Barbara Kent, Joyce Compton and John Harron.Pitts p. 90 Cast * Barbara Kent as Sally Dale * Joyce Compton as Joan Perry * John Harron ...

'' (1932) * '' The Scarlet Brand'' (1932) *'' Women Won't Tell'' (1932) *'' Another Wild Idea'' (1934) *''

'' (1935) * ''

Outlaw Rule ''Outlaw Rule'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and starring Reb Russell, Betty Mack and Al Bridge.Pitts p.213 Cast * Reb Russell as Reb Russell * Betty Mack as Kay Lathrop * Al Bridge as Deputy Bat Lindstrom * Yakima ...

'' (1935) *''

The Reckless Buckaroo ''The Reckless Buckaroo'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and written by Zarah Tazil. The film stars Bill Cody, Bill Cody Jr., Betty Mack, Buzz Barton, Roger Williams and Ed Cassidy. The film was released on April 2 ...

'' (1935) * ''

The Last of the Clintons ''The Last of the Clintons'' is a 1935 American western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring Harry Carey, Betty Mack and Victor Potel. It was the last film released by the Poverty Row studio Ajax Pictures before it closed down.Pitts p.1 ...

'' (1935) *''

Hair-Trigger Casey ''Hair-Trigger Casey'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. Cast * Jack Perrin as Capt. Jim "Hair-Trigger" Casey * Starlight the Horse as Casey's Horse * Betty Mack as Jane Elkins * Ed Cassidy as Karney * Fred "Snowflake ...

'' (1936) * '' Senor Jim'' (1936) *'' Easy Money'' (1936) *''

'' (1937) *''

Rough Riding Rhythm ''Rough Riding Rhythm'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by J. P. McGowan and written by Arthur Everett. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Beryl Wallace, Ralph Peters, Olin Francis, Betty Mack, Curley Dresden and Cliff Parkinson. The film ...

'' (1937) *''

Mr. Boggs Steps Out ''Mr. Boggs Steps Out'' is a 1938 American romantic comedy film directed by Gordon Wiles. The film is based on the Clarence Budington Kelland Saturday Evening Post short story ''Face the Facts''. The working titles of the film were ''Face the ...

'' (1938) *''

The Pal from Texas ''The Pal from Texas'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and written by Carl Krusada. The film stars Bob Steele, Claire Rochelle, Josef Swickard, Betty Mack, Ted Adams and Carleton Young. The film was released on Novem ...

'' (1939)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mack, Betty 1901 births 1980 deaths American film actresses Actresses from Illinois 20th-century American actresses