Barbara Brown
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Barbara Ann Brown (October 18, 1901 – July 7, 1975) was an American actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barbara Brown, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barbara Brown reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Barbara Brown's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barbara Brown remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hello, Annapolis, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Barbara Brown Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barbara Brown's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barbara Brown.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Sincerely Yours | Mrs. Cosgrove (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | My Sister Eileen | Helen's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | An Annapolis Story | Mrs. Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation | Elizabeth Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | You for Me | Edna McDermad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Brigand | Baroness Isabella | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Mrs. Strong | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lady and the Bandit | Lady Greene | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Father Takes the Air | Mrs. Edna Latham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Home Town Story | Mrs. Washburn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm | Elizabeth Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Born Yesterday | Mrs. Hedges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Father Makes Good | Edna Latham | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Yes Sir, That's My Baby | Professor Sophia Boland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Leave It to Henry | Mrs. Latham | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Wallflower | Mrs. Linnett | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Arthur Takes Over | Fiora Bixby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | That Hagen Girl | Lorna Gateley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Love and Learn | Victoria Wyngate | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | High Barbaree | Della Parkson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | That Way with Women | Minerva Alden | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Beast with Five Fingers | Mrs. Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Man I Love | Barbara (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | White Tie and Tails | Mrs. Latimer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Personality Kid | Mrs. Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Janie Gets Married | Thelma Van Brunt | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Frontier Days | Mrs. Stone (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Mildred Pierce | Mrs. Forrester (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pillow to Post | Mrs. Kate Otley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Law of the Badlands | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Mrs. Brodel (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Doughgirls | Elizabeth Brush Cartwright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Janie | Thelma Lawrence | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Ghost That Walks Alone | Milly Westover | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Falcon and the Co-Eds | Miss Keyes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Good Luck, Mr. Yates | Lucille Cosgrove | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mission to Moscow | Well-Wisher at Train (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Place for a Lady | Miss Foster, tire warehouse clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Reveille with Beverly | Mrs. Beverly Ross (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | You Were Never Lovelier | Delfina Acuña | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Laugh Your Blues Away | Mrs. Hargrave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Parachute Nurse | Mrs. Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | There's One Born Every Minute | Club Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Meet the Stewarts | Frantic Tenant (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Wife Takes a Flyer | Maria Woverman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hello, Annapolis | Mrs. Nolan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Melody Lane | Mrs. Stuart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Three Girls About Town | Clubwoman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Our Wife | Shipboard Passenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Cheat | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Barbara Brown - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barbara Brown?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Brown is "Hello, Annapolis" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Barbara Brown acted in?
Barbara Brown has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barbara Brown?
Other notable films include "Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation", "Mildred Pierce", and "Hollywood Canteen".