Lydia Knott - Actor Profile

Lydia Knott

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 30, 1866
Birth Place: Tyner, Indiana, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lydia Knott 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 Lydia Knott'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lydia Knott remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Defense Rests, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lydia Knott Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lydia Knott's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lydia Knott.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1937 Fair Warning Miss Willoughby Average Similar →
1936 The President's Mystery Undetermined Supporting Role (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1935 After the Dance Mrs. Davis Average Similar →
1934 I'll Fix It Mrs. Harrison Flop Similar →
1934 Rocky Rhodes Mrs. Rhodes Flop Similar →
1934 The Defense Rests Hospital Patient Hit Similar →
1932 If I Had a Million Idylwood Resident (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1931 The Conquering Horde Mrs. Hendricks Flop Similar →
1930 Men Without Law Mrs. Healy Flop Similar →
1929 Overland Bound Ma Winters Flop Similar →
1927 Life of an Actress Mother Dowen Flop Similar →
1926 Going Crooked Mother Flop Similar →
1925 East Lynne Mrs. Hare Flop Similar →
1925 Rose of the World Mrs. Kirby Flop Similar →
1925 The Primrose Path Mrs. Armstrong Flop Similar →
1924 Dynamite Smith Aunt Mehitabel Flop Similar →
1924 Chalk Marks Mrs. Mary Kilbourne Flop Similar →
1924 Racing for Life Mrs. Grant Flop Similar →
1924 The Perfect Flapper Aunt Sarah Flop Similar →
1924 Those Who Dance Mrs. Carney Flop Similar →
1923 The Man Life Passed By John's Mother Flop Similar →
1923 Held to Answer Mrs. Burbeck Flop Similar →
1923 A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate Jean's Mother Hit Similar →
1923 St. Elmo Mrs. Thornton Flop Similar →
1922 The Flirt Mama Madison Flop Similar →
1922 The Super-Sex Mrs. Higgins Flop Similar →
1922 Afraid to Fight - Flop Similar →
1922 Turn to the Right Mrs. Bascom Flop Similar →
1922 Across the Dead-Line Charity Kidder Flop Similar →
1922 The Unfoldment Mrs. MacLaughlin Flop Similar →
1921 Playing with Fire Miss Seraphina Flop Similar →
1921 Beating the Game Madame Fanchette Flop Similar →
1920 An Adventuress Clifford Townsend's mother Flop Similar →
1919 Should a Woman Tell? Clarissa Sedgwick Average Similar →
1919 The Pointing Finger - Flop Similar →
1919 Luck in Pawn Mrs. Lee Flop Similar →
1919 In Wrong Johnny's Ma Flop Similar →
1919 Home - Hit Similar →
1919 A Bachelor's Wife Mrs. Stuyvesant Flop Similar →
1919 The Hushed Hour Mrs. Appleton Flop Similar →
1918 Danger, Go Slow Aunt Sarah Flop Similar →
1918 The Marriage Ring Mrs. Heathe Flop Similar →
1918 In Judgment of... Mrs. Manners Flop Similar →
1917 His Mother's Boy Mrs. Glenny Flop Similar →
1917 The Clodhopper Mrs. Nelson Average Similar →
1917 The Dark Road Lady Mary Constable Flop Similar →
1917 Crime and Punishment His Mother Flop Similar →
1916 The Common Law Mrs. West Flop Similar →
1916 Paying the Price Mrs. Towne Flop Similar →
1915 Courtmartialed His mother Flop Similar →

Lydia Knott - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lydia Knott?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lydia Knott is "The Defense Rests" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Lydia Knott acted in?

Lydia Knott has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lydia Knott?

Other notable films include "Home", "A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate", and "If I Had a Million".