Elsa Widborg

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

11Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 29, 1896

Birth Place: Fågelfors, Kalmar län, Sweden

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Elsa Widborg reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Elsa Widborg'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Elsa Widborg remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Crime and Punishment, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Elsa Widborg Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Elsa Widborg's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

Crime and Punishment (1945) movie poster

★7.5

Crime and Punishment: Former student Raskolnikov is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is bein

Crime and Punishment

1945•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Only a Mother: A poor woman in a Swedish farming community struggles to feed her large family and is torn by her passion for two differ

Only a Mother

1949•Drama

★6.0

The Girl and the Devil (1944) movie poster

★6.0

The Girl and the Devil: The soul of an evil witch about to be burned is transferred to the child of a pregnant woman in the audience. 19 years l

The Girl and the Devil

1944•Drama

★6.0

Meeting in the Night (1946) movie poster

★6.0

Meeting in the Night: A journalist is writing a critical article about the prison service in Sweden. The magazine's editor in chief does not a

Meeting in the Night

1946•Thriller

★4.0

★4.0

Lars Hård: Young drifter tells his story in flashback from prison.

Lars Hård

1948•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Elsa Widborg.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1949	Stora Hoparegränd och himmelriket	Erik's mother	Flop	Similar →
1949	Only a Mother	Cowman's Wife	Hit	Similar →
1948	Jørund Smed	Fantekone	Flop	Similar →
1948	Lars Hård	Lars' mother	Flop	Similar →
1946	När ängarna blommar	Emma	Flop	Similar →
1946	Meeting in the Night	Argonda	Average	Similar →
1946	Kärlekens kors	Sara	Flop	Similar →
1945	Crime and Punishment	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1945	Oss tjuvar emellan eller en burk ananas	Mrs. Bondsack	Flop	Similar →
1944	The Girl and the Devil	-	Average	Similar →
1934	Man's Way with Women	-	Flop	Similar →

Elsa Widborg - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Elsa Widborg?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elsa Widborg is "Crime and Punishment" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Elsa Widborg acted in?

Elsa Widborg has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Elsa Widborg?

Other notable films include "Only a Mother", "The Girl and the Devil", and "Meeting in the Night".