About
Zasu Pitts (January 3, 1894 – June 7, 1963) was an American actress who starred in many silent dramas and comedies, transitioning successfully to mostly comedy films with the advent of sound films. She may be best known for her performance in Erich von Stroheim's epic silent film Greed. Based on her performance, von Stroheim labeled Pitts "the greatest dramatic actress". He also featured her in his films The Honeymoon (1928), The Wedding March (1928), War Nurse (1930) and Walking Down Broadway, released as Hello, Sister! (1933). However, for the most part, with the advent of sound Pitts was mostly relegated to comedy parts. A bitter disappointment was when she was replaced in the classic war drama All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) by Beryl Mercer after her initial appearance in previews drew unintentional laughs, despite her intense performance. She had viewers rolling in the...
Known for
Perry MasonSeries • 1957
The Philco Television PlayhouseSeries • 1948
Burke's LawSeries • 1963
The 20th Century Fox HourSeries • 1955
Screen Director's PlayhouseSeries • 1955
The Gale Storm ShowSeries • 1956
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldMovie • 1963
The Thrill of It AllMovie • 1963
Broken LullabyMovie • 1932
GreedMovie • 1924
Life with FatherMovie • 1947
FrancisMovie • 1950
It All Came TrueMovie • 1940
DamesMovie • 1934
Ruggles of Red GapMovie • 1935
The Bad SisterMovie • 1931
Sin Takes a HolidayMovie • 1930
Eternally YoursMovie • 1939
The Wedding MarchMovie • 1928
Monte CarloMovie • 1930