Mary Lawrence - Actor Profile

Mary Lawrence

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
14Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: May 17, 1918
Birth Place: Lorain, Ohio, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mary Lawrence reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mary Lawrence'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mary Lawrence remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Best Man, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mary Lawrence Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary Lawrence's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
The Best Man (1964) movie poster
★7.2

The Best Man: The other party is in disarray. Five men vie for the party nomination for president. No one has a majority as the first

The Best Man

1964•Drama
★7.0
Task Force (1949) movie poster
★7.0

Task Force: After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the n

Task Force

1949•Drama
★6.6
The Stratton Story (1949) movie poster
★6.6

The Stratton Story: Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on

The Stratton Story

1949•Drama
★6.5
Chicken in the Rough (1951) movie poster
★6.5

Chicken in the Rough: Chip 'n' Dale wander into a farmyard to collect acorns. Dale mistakes an egg for a nut, but when he tries to demonstrate

Chicken in the Rough

1951•Animation
★6.4
The Sound of Fury (1950) movie poster
★6.4

The Sound of Fury: A family man – desperate for a job – latches onto a friend who encourages him into being a criminal.

The Sound of Fury

1950•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mary Lawrence.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1964 Youngblood Hawke Mrs. Givney (uncredited) Average Similar →
1964 The Best Man Mrs. Merwin Hit Similar →
1961 Back Street Marge Claypole Average Similar →
1961 The Lawbreakers Marian Gower Average Similar →
1956 A Cry in the Night Madge Taggart Flop Similar →
1952 The Lady Says No Mary Flop Similar →
1951 Night Into Morning Edith Bottomly - Waitress / Student Average Similar →
1951 Chicken in the Rough Rooster (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1950 The Sound of Fury Kathy (uncredited) Average Similar →
1949 Task Force Ruth Rankin (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1949 The Stratton Story Dot Hit Similar →
1942 Obliging Young Lady Bird Lover (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1938 Professor Beware The bride Average Similar →
1937 County Fair Julie Williams Average Similar →

Mary Lawrence - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary Lawrence?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Lawrence is "The Best Man" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Mary Lawrence acted in?

Mary Lawrence has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary Lawrence?

Other notable films include "Task Force", "The Stratton Story", and "Chicken in the Rough".