Lucille La Verne
ActingAbout Lucille La Verne
Lucille La Verne (November 7, 1872 – March 4, 1945) was an American actress known for her appearances in silent, scolding, obnoxious, vituperative, sarcastic, cunning, and vengeful roles in early sound films, as well as for her triumphs on the American stage. She is most widely remembered as the voices of the Old Witch in the 1932 Silly Symphony short, Babes in the Woods, and the first Disney villain, the Evil Queen, Snow White's wicked stepmother from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Walt Disney's first full-length animated feature film as well as her final film role. Lucille La Verne died at the age of 72 in Culver City, California on March 4, 1945, after suffering from cancer. She was interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery. La Verne's grave was unmarked for nearly 75 years before fans took up a collection to ensure that she had a stone. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lucille La Verne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lucille La Verne reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Lucille La Verne'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lucille La Verne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Last Moment, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lucille La Verne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lucille La Verne's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lucille La Verne.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Disney's Halloween Treat | Queen / Witch (voice) (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Disney's Greatest Villains | Queen / Witch (voice) (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Queen / Witch (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Blow Out | The Bomber (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Tale of Two Cities | The Vengeance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Mighty Barnum | Joice Heth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Kentucky Kernels | Aunt Hannah Milford | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | School for Girls | Miss Keeble | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Beloved | Mrs. Briggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Last Trail | Mrs. Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Pilgrimage | Mrs. Kelly Hatfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Father Noah's Ark | Noah's wife (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wild Horse Mesa | Ma 'The General' Melberne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Strange Adventure | Miss Sheen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Babes in the Woods | Witch (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Breach of Promise | Mrs. Flynn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hearts of Humanity | Mrs. Sneider | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | While Paris Sleeps | Mme. Golden Bonnet | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Alias the Doctor | Martha Brenner, Karl's foster mother (as Lucille LaVerne) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Union Depot | Lady with Pipe (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Unholy Garden | Lucie Villars | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | 24 Hours | Mrs. Dacklehorst | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | An American Tragedy | Mrs. Asa Griffiths | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Caesar | Ma Magdalena (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Great Meadow | Elvira Jarvis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Abraham Lincoln | Mid-Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Sinners' Holiday | Mrs. Delano | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Du Barry, Woman of Passion | Bit role (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Last Moment | Innkeeper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Sun-Up | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | His Darker Self | Aunt Lucy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Zaza | Aunt Rosa | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | The White Rose | Auntie Easter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Orphans of the Storm | Mother Frochard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Praise Agent | Mrs. Eubanks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Tempered Steel | Old Mammy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Life Mask | Sarah Harden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Polly of the Circus | Mandy | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Thousand-Dollar Husband | Mme. Batavia | Flop | Similar → |
Lucille La Verne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lucille La Verne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lucille La Verne is "The Last Moment" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lucille La Verne acted in?
Lucille La Verne has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lucille La Verne?
Other notable films include "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", "The White Rose", and "Pilgrimage".