Ethel Griffies
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ethel Griffies 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 Ethel Griffies'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ethel Griffies remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Birds, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ethel Griffies Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ethel Griffies's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ethel Griffies.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Billy Liar | Grandma Florence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Birds | Mrs. Bundy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Devotion | Aunt Elizabeth Branwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Saratoga Trunk | Clarissa Van Steed | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry | Mrs. Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Molly and Me | Mrs. Lamb | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Thrill of a Romance | Mrs. Fenway | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Horn Blows at Midnight | Lady Stover | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Music for Millions | Mrs. McGuff | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The White Cliffs of Dover | Woman on Train Opening Window (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | It Happened Tomorrow | Mrs. O'Connor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Jane Eyre | Grace Poole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Holy Matrimony | Lady Vale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | First Comes Courage | Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Wife of Man in Air Raid Shelter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Time to Kill | Mrs. Murdock | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Between Us Girls | Gallagher | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Castle in the Desert | Mme. Saturnia, aka Lizzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake | Matron (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Remember the Day | Undetermined Role | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | How Green Was My Valley | Mrs. Nicholas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Great Guns | Aunt Agatha | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | A Yank in the R.A.F. | Lady Fitzhugh | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dead Men Tell | Miss Patience Nodbury | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Stranger on the Third Floor | Mrs. Kane | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Waterloo Bridge | Mrs. Clark - Landlady (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Irene | Princess Minetti | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Vigil in the Night | Matron East | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | We Are Not Alone | Mrs. Raymond | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Crackerjack | Annie | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Kathleen Mavourneen | Hannah O'Dwyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Twice Branded | Mrs. Etta Hamilton | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Anna Karenina | Mme. Kartasoff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Werewolf of London | Mrs. Whack | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Vanessa: Her Love Story | Winifred Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Mystery of Edwin Drood | Miss Twinkleton | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Painted Veil | Lady Coldchester (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Aunt Marie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sadie McKee | Woman in Subway (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Four Frightened People | Mrs. Ainger's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Alice in Wonderland | Miss Simpson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | White Woman | Mrs. Chisholm | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bombshell | Mrs. Ward - Orphanage Representative (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Doctor Bull | Miss Ace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Looking Forward | Miss Judd | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Love Me Tonight | Second Aunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Westward Passage | Lady Caverly | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Union Depot | Cross Woman at Magazine Stand (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Waterloo Bridge | Mrs. Hobley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Chances | Drunken Flower Vendor in Pub (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Ethel Griffies - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ethel Griffies?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ethel Griffies is "The Birds" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Ethel Griffies acted in?
Ethel Griffies has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ethel Griffies?
Other notable films include "Waterloo Bridge", "Forever and a Day", and "Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake".