Jacqueline deWit
ActingAbout Jacqueline deWit
Jacqueline deWit (September 26, 1912 – January 7, 1998) was an American film and TV character actress from Los Angeles who appeared in over two dozen films, including Spellbound (1945), The Snake Pit, The Damned Don't Cry!, Tea and Sympathy, All That Heaven Allows and Harper. She also appeared in the 1946 Abbott and Costello comedy Little Giant, as Bud Abbott's wife.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jacqueline deWit reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 45 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jacqueline deWit's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jacqueline deWit remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jacqueline deWit Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacqueline deWit's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jacqueline deWit.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration | Helen Bemis (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | Handmaid (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Time Enough at Last | Helen Bemis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Harper | Mrs. Kronberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Twice-Told Tales | Hannah Pyncheon, Gerald's Sister | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | It Happened at the World's Fair | Mrs. Johnson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pocketful of Miracles | Louise (Governor's Wife) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Hi Grandma! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tea and Sympathy | Lilly Sears | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Toy Tiger | Edna | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Prima Donna | Emmy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | All That Heaven Allows | Mona Plash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lay That Rifle Down | Aunt Sarah Greeb | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Shrike | Katharine Meade | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Playgirl | Greta Marsh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | She's Back on Broadway | Lisa Kramer | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Carrie | Carrie's Sister Minnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The First Legion | Miss Hamilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Never a Dull Moment | Myra Van Elson (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | On the Isle of Samoa | Mrs. Marguerite Leach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Great Jewel Robber | Mrs. Arthur Vinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Happy Years | Mrs. Cameron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Damned Don't Cry | Sandra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Chinatown at Midnight | Lisa Marcel (as Jacqueline DeWit) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | It's a Great Feeling | Trent's Secretary (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Snake Pit | Celia Sommerville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Something in the Wind | Fashion Show Saleslady | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lone Wolf in Mexico | Liliane Dumont | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wild Beauty | Cissy Cruthers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Cuban Pete | Lindsay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | She Wrote the Book | Millicent Van Cleve | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Little Giant | Hazel Temple Morrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Saratoga Trunk | Guilia Forosini (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Spellbound | Nurse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Week-End at the Waldorf | Kate Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | That Night with You | Blossom Drake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Men in Her Diary | Marjorie Barnes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Lady on a Train | Miss Fletcher, Morgan's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Swing Out, Sister | Pat Cameron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | I'll Remember April | Whisper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Fog Island | Emiline Bronson (as Jacqueline DeWit) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Moonlight and Cactus | Elsie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Black Magic | Justine Bonner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Wu Lien's Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Leopard Man | Helene (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jacqueline deWit - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacqueline deWit?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacqueline deWit is "The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacqueline deWit acted in?
Jacqueline deWit has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacqueline deWit?
Other notable films include "The Happy Years", "La Classe américaine", and "On the Isle of Samoa".