Helen Shingler

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

14Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 29, 1919

Birth Place: London, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Helen Shingler reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Helen Shingler'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Helen Shingler remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rx Murder, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Helen Shingler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helen Shingler's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Rx Murder: An American doctor, Jethro Jones, comes into a quiet British seaside community and becomes entangled in a murder mystery

Rx Murder

1958•Drama

★6.1

The Lady with a Lamp (1951) movie poster

★6.1

The Lady with a Lamp: Based on the Reginald Berkeley stage play, this compelling historical drama offers a depiction of the life story of Flor

The Lady with a Lamp

1951•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Judgment Deferred: A group of very strange men, refugees and casualties of the war, rally round when one of their number is framed by a dru

Judgment Deferred

1952•Crime

★6.0

★6.0

Background: Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances"

Background

1953•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

The Silver Darlings: A harsh if ultimately optimistic depiction of life in the unforgiving Hebrides, that includes documentary footage to add

The Silver Darlings

1947•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Helen Shingler.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1981	Pygmalion	Mrs. Higgins	Flop	Similar →
1972	Third Party	Jackie	Flop	Similar →
1969	Maigret at Bay	Madame Maigret	Flop	Similar →
1958	Rx Murder	Charlotte	Super Hit	Similar →
1955	Room in the House	Ethel	Flop	Similar →
1953	Background	Mary Wallace	Average	Similar →
1953	Laughing Anne	Susan Davidson	Flop	Similar →
1952	Love's a Luxury	Mrs. Pentwick	Flop	Similar →
1952	Judgment Deferred	Kay Kennedy	Average	Similar →
1951	The Lady with a Lamp	Parthenope Nightingale	Average	Similar →
1951	The Rossiter Case	Liz Rossiter	Average	Similar →
1949	I Have Been Here Before	Janet Ormund	Flop	Similar →
1947	The Silver Darlings	Catrine	Average	Similar →
1946	Quiet Weekend	Rowena Hyde	Flop	Similar →

Helen Shingler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helen Shingler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helen Shingler is "Rx Murder" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Helen Shingler acted in?

Helen Shingler has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helen Shingler?

Other notable films include "The Lady with a Lamp", "Judgment Deferred", and "Background".