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

The Brides of Dracula

Baroness Meinster

The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Grand Duchess Elise Lupavinova

Becket

Empress Matilda

Great Expectations

Miss Havisham

Anna Karenina

Princess Betty Tversky

The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm

Anna Richter

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

British Tourist on Bicycle (uncredited)

Bonjour Tristesse

Philippe's Mother