Gertrude Lawrence - Actor Profile

Gertrude Lawrence

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
12Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 4, 1898
Birth Place: London, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gertrude Lawrence reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gertrude Lawrence'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gertrude Lawrence remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Show-Business at War, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gertrude Lawrence Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gertrude Lawrence's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Show-Business at War (1943) movie poster
★7.0

Show-Business at War: A multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.

Show-Business at War

1943•Documentary
★6.8
Rembrandt (1936) movie poster
★6.8

Rembrandt: A character study depicting the life of Rembrandt Van Rijn at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s. Beginning with th

Rembrandt

1936•Drama
★6.6
Play Safe (1936) movie poster
★6.6

Play Safe: A young boy obsessed with trains sneaks out to play with the real trains that run just a few feet from the fence around

Play Safe

1936•Animation
★6.3
The Flying Mouse (1934) movie poster
★6.3

The Flying Mouse: To the tune "I Would Like to Be a Bird," a young mouse fashions wings from a pair of leaves, to the great amusement of h

The Flying Mouse

1934•Animation
★6.1
Stage Door Canteen (1943) movie poster
★6.1

Stage Door Canteen: A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of theatre and film a

Stage Door Canteen

1943•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gertrude Lawrence.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1950 The Glass Menagerie Amanda Wingfield Average Similar →
1943 Stage Door Canteen Gertrude Lawrence (uncredited) Average Similar →
1943 Show-Business at War Self Hit Similar →
1936 Men Are Not Gods Barbara Halson Flop Similar →
1936 Rembrandt Geertje Dirx Hit Similar →
1936 Play Safe (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 Mimi Mimi Flop Similar →
1934 The Flying Mouse Blue Fairy / Laughing Mice (voice) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1933 No Funny Business Yvonne Kane Flop Similar →
1932 Lord Camber's Ladies Lady Camber Average Similar →
1932 Aren't We All? Margot Flop Similar →
1929 The Battle of Paris Georgie Average Similar →

Gertrude Lawrence - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gertrude Lawrence?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gertrude Lawrence is "Show-Business at War" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Gertrude Lawrence acted in?

Gertrude Lawrence has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gertrude Lawrence?

Other notable films include "Rembrandt", "Play Safe", and "The Flying Mouse".