Martita Hunt

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Martita Edith Hunt (30 January 1900 – 13 June 1969) was an Argentine-born British theatre and film actress. She had a dominant stage presence and played a wide range of powerful characters. She is best remembered for her performance as Miss Havisham in David Lean's Great Expectations.

Known For

Great Expectations

as Miss Havisham

Sabotage

as The Professor's Daughter (uncredited)

The Brides of Dracula

as Baroness Meinster

Bunny Lake Is Missing

as Ada Ford

Becket

as Empress Matilda

Anastasia

as Baroness Elena von Livenbaum

Bonjour Tristesse

as Philippe's Mother

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

as British Tourist on Bicycle (uncredited)

The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men

as Queen Eleanor

Anna Karenina

as Princess Betty Tversky