Amy Veness
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Amy Veness (26 February 1876 – 22 September 1960) was a British film actress. She played the role of Grandma Huggett in The Huggetts Trilogy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Amy Veness, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Amy Veness Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Amy Veness 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 Amy Veness's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Amy Veness'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 Flying Fifty-Five, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Amy Veness Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Amy Veness's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Amy Veness has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Doctor in the House | Grandma Cooper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Angels One Five | Aunt Tabitha | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Grandmother in Wedding Group | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tom Brown's Schooldays | Mrs. Wixie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. | Mrs. McPhee (Hornblower's Housekeeper) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Portrait of Clare | Lady In The Train | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Woman with No Name | Sophie | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Chance of a Lifetime | Lady Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Astonished Heart | Alice Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Boy, a Girl and a Bike | Grannie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Huggetts Abroad | Grandma Huggett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Vote for Huggett | Grandma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Here Come the Huggetts | Grandma Huggett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Brother's Keeper | Mrs. Gully | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Oliver Twist | Mrs. Bedwin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Bond Street | Seamstress | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Good-Time Girl | Mrs. Chalk | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Blanche Fury | Mrs. Winterbourne | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Master of Bankdam | Mrs. Pilling | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Turners of Prospect Road | Grandma | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Don Chicago | Bowie Knife Bella | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | They Were Sisters | Mrs Pursley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Madonna of the Seven Moons | Tessa | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The World Owes Me a Living | Mrs. Waterman | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Don't Take It to Heart | Cook | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | This Happy Breed | Mrs. Flint | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Fanny by Gaslight | Mrs. Heaviside | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Man in Grey | Mrs. Armstrong (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Millions Like Us | Mrs. Blythe | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | This England | Jenny | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Just William | Mrs. Bott | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Flying Fifty-Five | Aunt Eliza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Show Goes On | Mrs. Scowcroft, Sally's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Mill on the Floss | Mrs. Deane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Windbag the Sailor | Emma Harbottle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Crime Over London | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Beloved Vagabond | Cafe Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Joy Ride | Lady Clara Mutch-Twistleton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Play Up the Band | Lady Heckdyke | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Drake of England | Mother Moore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Old Curiosity Shop | Mrs. Jarley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lorna Doone | Betty Muxworthy | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | A Southern Maid | Donna Rosa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Let Me Explain, Dear | Aunt Fanny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Their Night Out | Gertrude Bunting | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Murder on the Second Floor | Mrs Armitage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Self Made Lady | Old Sookey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Tonight's the Night - Pass It On | Emily Smithers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hobson's Choice | Mrs. Hepworth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Brat | Mrs. Forrester | Flop | Similar → |
Amy Veness - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Amy Veness?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Amy Veness is "Flying Fifty-Five" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Amy Veness acted in?
Amy Veness has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Amy Veness?
Other notable films include "Oliver Twist", "Windbag the Sailor", and "This Happy Breed".