Edna Best

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

18Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 3, 1900

Birth Place: Hove, East Sussex, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edna Best reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Edna Best'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edna Best remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Edna Best Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Edna Best's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) movie poster

★7.5

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir: In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

1947•Romance

★6.8

The Late George Apley (1947) movie poster

★6.8

The Late George Apley: Bostonites George and Catherine Apley live a proper life in a social circle. However, their daughter Eleanor's love for

The Late George Apley

1947•Comedy

★6.6

Intermezzo: A Love Story (1939) movie poster

★6.6

Intermezzo: A Love Story: A concert violinist becomes charmed with his daughter's talented piano teacher. When he invites her to go on tour with h

Intermezzo: A Love Story

1939•Drama

★6.5

The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) movie poster

★6.5

The Man Who Knew Too Much: While vacationing in St. Moritz, a British couple receive a clue to an imminent assassination attempt, only to learn tha

The Man Who Knew Too Much

1934•Thriller

★6.5

★6.5

South Riding: Winifred Holtby realised that Local Government is not a dry affair of meetings and memoranda:- but 'the front-line defen

South Riding

1938•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edna Best.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1948	The Iron Curtain	Mrs. Albert Foster	Average	Similar →
1947	The Ghost and Mrs. Muir	Martha Huggins	Super Hit	Similar →
1947	The Late George Apley	Catherine Apley	Hit	Similar →
1940	A Dispatch from Reuters	Ida Magnus Reuter	Average	Similar →
1940	Swiss Family Robinson	Elizabeth Robinson	Average	Similar →
1939	Intermezzo: A Love Story	Margit Brandt	Hit	Similar →
1938	Prison Without Bars	Yvonne Chanel	Average	Similar →
1938	South Riding	Sarah Barton	Hit	Similar →
1934	The Man Who Knew Too Much	Jill Lawrence	Hit	Similar →
1934	The Key	Norah Kerr	Flop	Similar →
1932	The Faithful Heart	Blackie Anderway / Blackie's Daughter	Average	Similar →
1931	Michael and Mary	Mary Rowe	Flop	Similar →
1931	The Calendar	Jill Panniford	Flop	Similar →
1930	Beyond the Cities	Mary Hayes	Flop	Similar →
1930	Escape!	The Gentlewoman In Bed	Average	Similar →
1930	Loose Ends	Nina Grant	Flop	Similar →
1930	Sleeping Partners	She	Flop	Similar →
1923	A Couple of Down and Outs	Molly Roarke	Flop	Similar →

Edna Best - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Edna Best?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edna Best is "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Edna Best acted in?

Edna Best has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Edna Best?

Other notable films include "The Late George Apley", "Intermezzo: A Love Story", and "The Man Who Knew Too Much".