Clara Blandick
ActingAbout Clara Blandick
Clara Blandick (born Clara Blanchard Dickey) was an American stage and screen actress best known for her role as Auntie Em in the beloved 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Clara Blandick 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: Drama
The majority of Clara Blandick's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Clara Blandick remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Men Are Like That, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Clara Blandick Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Clara Blandick's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Clara Blandick.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Riding High | Mrs. Peterson (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Key to the City | Liza, Silas' housekeeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mr. Soft Touch | Susan Balmuss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Bride Goes Wild | Aunt Pewtie | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Life with Father | Miss Wiggins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | So Goes My Love | Mrs. Meade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Stolen Life | Martha | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Claudia and David | Mrs. Barry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pillow of Death | Belle Kincaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Shadow of Suspicion | Mother Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Du Barry Was a Lady | Old Lady on Subway (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Heaven Can Wait | Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Gentleman Jim | Woman on Train (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Road to Morocco | Aunt Lucy in Photo (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rings on Her Fingers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | Sister Watkins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | It Started with Eve | Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Big Store | Customer Seeking Record (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wagons Roll at Night | Mrs. Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Mrs. Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Alice in Movieland | Grandmother | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Swanee River | Mrs. Griffin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Drums Along the Mohawk | Mrs. Borst | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | Auntie Em | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Miss Watson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Professor Beware | Mrs. Green - Landlady | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Road Back | Willy's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Star Is Born | Aunt Mattie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case of the Velvet Claws | Mary F. O'Daugherty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Trail of the Lonesome Pine | Gaptown Landlady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Party Wire | Mathilda Sherman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fugitive Lady | Aunt Margaret | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Broadway Bill | Mrs. Peterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The President Vanishes | Mrs. Delling | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Girl from Missouri | Miss Newberry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Harold Teen | Ma Lovewell | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Charlie Chan's Greatest Case | Minerva Winterslip | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Mind Reader | Auntie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Child of Manhattan | Aunt Sophie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Bitter Tea of General Yen | Mrs. Jackson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rockabye | Brida | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Three on a Match | Mrs. Keaton (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Life Begins | Mrs. West | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Strange Case of Clara Deane | Mrs. Lyons (scenes deleted) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Shopworn | Mrs. Helen Livingston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Possessed | Mrs. Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Bought! | Mrs. Sprig | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Huckleberry Finn | Aunt Polly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Romance | Abigail Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Men Are Like That | Ma Fisher | Super Hit | Similar → |
Clara Blandick - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Clara Blandick?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Clara Blandick is "Men Are Like That" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Clara Blandick acted in?
Clara Blandick has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Clara Blandick?
Other notable films include "Party Wire", "The Wizard of Oz", and "It Started with Eve".