Alison Skipworth
ActingAlison Skipworth Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alison Skipworth reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alison Skipworth's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Alison Skipworth'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 Wide Open Faces, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alison Skipworth Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alison Skipworth's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alison Skipworth has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Ladies in Distress | Josephine Bonney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Wide Open Faces | Auntie Martha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | King of the Newsboys | Nora | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Two Wise Maids | Agatha Stanton / Old Lady Ironsides | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stolen Holiday | Suzanne | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | White Hunter | Aunt Frederika | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Two in a Crowd | Lillie Eckleberger aka Lillie the Toad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Gorgeous Hussy | Mrs. Beall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Satan Met a Lady | Madame Barabbas | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Princess Comes Across | Lady Gertrude | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hitch Hike Lady | Amelia Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dangerous | Mrs. Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Shanghai | Aunt Jane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Doubting Thomas | Mrs. Pampinelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Becky Sharp | Miss Crawley | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Girl from 10th Avenue | Mrs. Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Devil Is a Woman | Senora Perez | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Casino Murder Case | Priscilla Kinkaid Llewellyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Here Is My Heart | Countess Rostova | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Captain Hates the Sea | Mrs. Yolanda Magruder | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Notorious Sophie Lang | Aunt Nellie | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Shoot the Works | The Countess | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Wharf Angel | Mother Bright | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Coming Out Party | Miss Gertrude Vanderdoe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hollywood on Parade No. B-1 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Six of a Kind | Mrs. K. Rumford | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Alice in Wonderland | Duchess | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Tillie and Gus | Tillie Winterbottom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Midnight Club | Lady Barrett-Smythe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Song of Songs | Mme Rasmussen | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | A Lady's Profession | Beulah Bonnell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | He Learned About Women | Mme. Vivienne Pompadour | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Tonight Is Ours | Grand Duchess Emilie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million | Emily La Rue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Night After Night | Miss Mabel Jellyman | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Madame Racketeer | Countess von Claudwig / Martha Hicks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Sinners in the Sun | Mrs. Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | High Pressure | Mrs. Miller (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Unexpected Father | Mrs. Hawkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Devotion | Mrs. Matilda Coggins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Road to Singapore | Mrs. Wey-Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Night Angel | Countess von Martini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Virtuous Husband | Mrs. Olwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Tonight or Never | Marchesa Bianca San Giovanni | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Oh, for a Man! | Laura | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Du Barry, Woman of Passion | La Gourdan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Outward Bound | Mrs. Cliveden-Banks | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Raffles | Lady Kitty Melrose | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Strictly Unconventional | Lady Catherine Champion-Cheney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | 39 East | Mrs. de Mailly | Flop | Similar → |
Alison Skipworth - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alison Skipworth?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alison Skipworth is "Wide Open Faces" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Alison Skipworth acted in?
Alison Skipworth has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alison Skipworth?
Other notable films include "Tillie and Gus", "Doubting Thomas", and "Devotion".