Molly Lamont was born on May 22, 1910 in Boksburg, Transvaal, South Africa. From a young age, she showed a talent for acting and performing, which would eventually lead her to a successful career on the silver screen.
Lamont made her uncredited screen debut in the 1930 feature film, The Black Hand Gang. She quickly caught the attention of Hollywood with her undeniable charm and talent, leading to more prominent roles in British films such as Uneasy Virtue in 1931.
However, it was her role opposite Cary Grant in the 1937 film The Awful Truth that truly catapulted her to fame. Audiences and critics alike were captivated by Lamont's on-screen presence and she became a sought-after actress in the 1930s and '40s. Some of her other notable films during this time include A Doctor's Diary, The Suspect, and A Gentle Gangster.
Despite her success in Hollywood, Lamont never forgot her roots in South Africa. She spent her early years in Boksburg before moving to Great Britain and later the United States for her acting career. In the late 1930s, she married Edward Bellande, with whom she stayed until his passing in the mid-1970s.
After solidifying her status as a leading lady in Hollywood, Lamont continued to work on both the big and small screen. In 1951, she made her final screen appearance in The First Legion, alongside Charles Boyer and William Demarest.
Throughout her career, Lamont shared the screen with other Hollywood legends, including Dorothy Lamour in the 1936 film The Jungle Princess. Her talent and versatility as an actress allowed her to seamlessly transition between dramatic roles and light-hearted comedies, earning her a special place in the hearts of moviegoers around the world.
Although she may no longer be with us, Molly Lamont's legacy as a talented and beloved actress lives on in the hearts of fans and film enthusiasts everywhere.