Madeleine Carroll
ActingAbout Madeleine Carroll
Edith Madeleine Carroll (26 February 1906 - 2 October 1987) was an English actress, popular both in Britain and America in the 1930s and 1940s. At the peak of her success she was the highest-paid actress in the world, earning a then staggering $250,000 in 1938. Carroll is remembered for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps. She is also noted for abandoning her acting career after the death of her sister Marguerite in the London Blitz, to devote herself to helping wounded servicemen and children displaced and maimed by the war.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Madeleine Carroll reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Madeleine Carroll'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Madeleine Carroll remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Madeleine Carroll Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Madeleine Carroll's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Madeleine Carroll.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fan | Mrs. Erylnne | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | An Innocent Affair | Paula Doane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | White Cradle Inn | Magda | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | My Favorite Blonde | Karen Bentley | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Bahama Passage | Carol Delbridge | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Night In Lisbon | Leonora Pettycoate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Virginia | Charlotte Dunterry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | April Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Safari | Linda Stewart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Son, My Son! | Livia Vaynol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Honeymoon in Bali | Gail Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cafe Society | Christopher West | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | It Might Be You | Self - Introduction | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blockade | Norma | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Prisoner of Zenda | Princess Flavia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | It's All Yours | Linda Gray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Screen Snapshots: Series 16, No. 12 | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | On the Avenue | Mimi Caraway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lloyd's of London | Elizabeth Stacy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The General Died at Dawn | Judy Perrie | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Secret Agent | Elsa Carrington | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case Against Mrs. Ames | Hope Ames | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Story of Papworth, the Village of Hope | The Introducer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The 39 Steps | Pamela | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Dictator | Queen Caroline Matilde of Danmark | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The World Moves On | Mrs. Warburton, 1825 / Mary Warburton Girard, 1914 | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | I Was a Spy | Martha Cnockhaert | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sleeping Car | Anne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Written Law | Lady Margaret Rochester | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Fascination | Gwenda Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Madame Guillotine | Lucille de Choisigne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Kissing Cup's Race | Lady Molly Adair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The School for Scandal | Lady Teazle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Escape! | Dora | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | French Leave | Mlle. Juliette / Dorothy Glenister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Young Woodley | Laura Simmons | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | L'instinct | Cécile Bernon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Crooked Billet | Joan Easton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The W Plan | Rosa Hartmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Atlantic | Monica | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The American Prisoner | Grace Malherb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The First Born | Lady Madeleine Boycott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Guns of Loos | Diana Cheswick | Hit | Similar → |
Madeleine Carroll - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Madeleine Carroll?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Madeleine Carroll is "The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Madeleine Carroll acted in?
Madeleine Carroll has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Madeleine Carroll?
Other notable films include "The Prisoner of Zenda", "The 39 Steps", and "Lloyd's of London".