Effie Anderson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

6Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Effie Anderson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Effie Anderson'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Effie Anderson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Women, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Effie Anderson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Effie Anderson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

The Women: A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.

The Women

1939•Comedy

★6.2

They Shall Have Music (1939) movie poster

★6.2

They Shall Have Music: The future is bleak for a troubled boy from a broken home in the slums. He runs away when his step father breaks his vio

They Shall Have Music

1939•Family

★5.8

They Knew What They Wanted (1940) movie poster

★5.8

They Knew What They Wanted: While courting a young woman by mail, a rich farmer sends a photograph of his foreman instead of his own, which leads to

They Knew What They Wanted

1940•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

Let's Make Music: An elderly schoolmarm makes a hit in New York after a bandleader jazzes up her corny song.

Let's Make Music

1941•Music

★5.3

★5.3

The Fight for Life: The Fight for Life was documentary filmmaker Pare Lorentz' first "dramatic" film, utilizing the talents of several top N

The Fight for Life

1940•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Effie Anderson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1941	Let's Make Music	Teacher	Average	Similar →
1940	They Knew What They Wanted	Nurse (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1940	Pop Always Pays	Mary	Flop	Similar →
1940	The Fight for Life	The Receptionist	Flop	Similar →
1939	The Women	Nurse (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1939	They Shall Have Music	Woman on Steps (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Effie Anderson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Effie Anderson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Effie Anderson is "The Women" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Effie Anderson acted in?

Effie Anderson has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Effie Anderson?

Other notable films include "They Shall Have Music", "They Knew What They Wanted", and "Let's Make Music".