Jane Darwell
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jane Darwell was an American film and stage actress. With appearances in over 100 major motion pictures, Darwell is perhaps best-remembered for her portrayal of the matriarch and leader of the Joad family in the film adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and her role as the Bird Woman in Mary Poppins. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Darwell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jane Darwell reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jane Darwell'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 74% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jane Darwell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Disney's Greatest Lullabies Volume 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jane Darwell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jane Darwell's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jane Darwell.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Disney's Greatest Lullabies Volume 2 | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mary Poppins | Bird Woman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah | Delia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | There's Always Tomorrow | Mme Rogers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Bigamist | Mrs. Connelley | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Sun Shines Bright | Aurora Ratchitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | It Happens Every Thursday | Mrs. Spatch | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Excuse My Dust | Mrs. Belden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lemon Drop Kid | 'Nellie Thursday' Regan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Second Face | Mrs. Lockridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Caged | Isolation Matron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Wagon Master | Sister Ledyard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | 3 Godfathers | Miss Florie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | My Darling Clementine | Kate Nelson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | I Live in Grosvenor Square | Mrs. Patterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Impatient Years | Minister's wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Gildersleeve's Bad Day | Aunt Emma Forrester | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Ox-Bow Incident | Ma Grier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | All Through the Night | Mrs. Donahue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | All That Money Can Buy | Ma Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Grapes of Wrath | Ma Joad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Gone with the Wind | Mrs. Merriwether | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Jesse James | Mrs. Samuels - Jesse's mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Little Miss Broadway | Miss Hutchins | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Craig's Wife | Mrs. Harold | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Poor Little Rich Girl | Woodward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Private Number | Mrs. Frisby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Captain January | Mrs. Eliza Croft | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Paddy O'Day | Dora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | We're Only Human | Mrs. Walsh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Curly Top | Mrs. Denham | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | Woman in Crowd at Southampton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bright Eyes | Mrs. Higgins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gentlemen Are Born | Landlady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Desirable | Frederick's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Blind Date | Ma Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Change of Heart | Mrs. McGowan | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | Miss Cardell, Sophia's Nurse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | David Harum | Mrs. Woolsey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Heat Lightning | Gladys - the Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fashions of 1934 | Customer at Maison Elegance (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Design for Living | Curtis' Housekeeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King for a Night | Mrs. Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Only Yesterday | Mrs. Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men | Mrs. Spence - Landlady (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | One Sunday Afternoon | Mrs. Lind | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Child of Manhattan | Mrs. McGonagle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hot Saturday | Mrs. Brock | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Washington Merry-Go-Round | Alice's Aunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Huckleberry Finn | Widow Douglas | Hit | Similar → |
Jane Darwell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jane Darwell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jane Darwell is "Disney's Greatest Lullabies Volume 2" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jane Darwell acted in?
Jane Darwell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jane Darwell?
Other notable films include "Gone with the Wind", "The Grapes of Wrath", and "The Ox-Bow Incident".