Aline MacMahon
ActingAbout Aline MacMahon
Aline MacMahon was an American stage, screen, and television actress. She worked extensively from 1921, when she began appearing on Broadway, until her full retirement from acting in 1975. MacMahon was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1944 film Dragon Seed.
Aline MacMahon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Aline MacMahon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Aline MacMahon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Aline MacMahon's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains One Way Passage, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Aline MacMahon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Aline MacMahon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Aline MacMahon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gold Diggers: FDR'S New Deal... Broadway Bound | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | For the Use of the Hall | Bess | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Antigone | Nurse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | All the Way Home | Aunt Hannah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | I Could Go on Singing | Ida | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Diamond Head | Kapiolani Kahana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Young Doctors | Dr. Lucy Grainger | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cimarron | Mrs. Mavis Pegler | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Medea | The Nurse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Man from Laramie | Kate Canaday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Eddie Cantor Story | Grandma Esther | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Flame and the Arrow | Nonna Bartoli | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Roseanna McCoy | Sarie McCoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Search | Mrs. Murray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Mighty McGurk | Mamie Steeple | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Guest in the House | Aunt Martha Proctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Ling Tan's Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Reward Unlimited | Mrs. Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twenty Years After | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Seeds of Freedom | Odessa Citizen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen | Aline MacMahon | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tish | Lizzie Wilkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Lady Is Willing | Buddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Out of the Fog | Florence Goodwin | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Back Door to Heaven | Miss Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | When You're in Love | Marianne Woods | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Ah, Wilderness! | Cousin Lily | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Kind Lady | Mary Herries | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Live My Life | Betty Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mary Jane's Pa | Ellen Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | While the Patient Slept | Nurse Sarah Keate | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Babbitt | Myra Babbitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Big Hearted Herbert | Elizabeth Kalness | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Side Streets | Bertha Krasnoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Frinks | Hattie 'Mom' Frink | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Heat Lightning | Olga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The World Changes | Anna Nordholm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Heroes for Sale | Mary Dennis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Life of Jimmy Dolan | Auntie | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gold Diggers of 1933 | Trixie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Silver Dollar | Sarah Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | One Way Passage | Countess Barilhaus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Once in a Lifetime | May Daniels | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Life Begins | Miss Bowers | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Week-End Marriage | Agnes Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Heart of New York | Bessie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mouthpiece | Miss Hickey, Day's Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Five Star Final | Miss Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
Aline MacMahon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Aline MacMahon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Aline MacMahon is "One Way Passage" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Aline MacMahon acted in?
Aline MacMahon has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Aline MacMahon?
Other notable films include "Gold Diggers of 1933", "The Man from Laramie", and "The Search".