Josephine Whittell
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Josephine Whittell 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 Josephine Whittell'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Josephine Whittell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Place in the Sun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Josephine Whittell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Josephine Whittell's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Josephine Whittell.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | The Search for Bridey Murphy | Mrs. Shayne (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born | Shrine Auditorium Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Big Moment | Marie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Too Young to Kiss | Mrs. Fullerton (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | A Place in the Sun | Eastman's Secretary Margaret (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Goldbergs | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Shakedown | Mrs. Worthington (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Lady Takes a Sailor | Reporter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Chinatown at Midnight | Mrs. Emily Dryden | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | In the Good Old Summertime | Woman at Window (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fountainhead | Hostess (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Adventure in Baltimore | Mrs. Eckert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Accused | Dean's Secretary (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sitting Pretty | Martha Hammond (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Devil Thumbs a Ride | Diane's mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | That Brennan Girl | Mrs. Van Derwin (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Easy to Wed | Mrs. Burns Norvell | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Virginian | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Having Wonderful Crime | Myra Lenhart (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Magnificent Dope | Mrs. Hunter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lady in a Jam | Mabel French (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Glamour Boy | Helga Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ziegfeld Girl | Perkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Life with Henry | Aunt Harriet (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kiddie Kure | Mrs. Julie Morton | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tugboat Annie Sails Again | Miss Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fifth Avenue Girl | Miss Watson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Women | Mrs. Spencer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Lucky Night | Lady in Paint Store (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Boy Trouble | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blondie | Woman Seeing Optometrist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Too Hot to Handle | "Fake" Mrs. Harding (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Women Are Like That | Miss Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Beg, Borrow or Steal | Mrs. Ed Thompson (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stage Door | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Larceny on the Air | Nurse Nelson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Beware Of Ladies | Alice McDonald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Follow Your Heart | Mrs. Plunkett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Shanghai | Mrs. Truesdale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | It's a Gift | Mrs. Dunk | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Jealousy | Laura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Love Time | Mrs. Obenbiegler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Life of Vergie Winters | Madame Claire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Zoo in Budapest | Felicia - Woman Whose Fur Was Stolen (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | What Price Hollywood? | Miss DuPont the Interviewer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Symphony of Six Million | Mrs. Gifford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Peach-o-Reno | Mrs. Doubleday-Doubleday | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Caught Plastered | Miss Newton | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Alimony | Bernice Bristol Flint | Flop | Similar → |
Josephine Whittell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Josephine Whittell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Josephine Whittell is "A Place in the Sun" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Josephine Whittell acted in?
Josephine Whittell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Josephine Whittell?
Other notable films include "Baby Face", "The Magnificent Dope", and "Blondie".