Ann Harding
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Ann Harding (August 7, 1902 – September 1, 1981) was an American theatre, motion picture, radio, and television actress. A regular player on Broadway and in regional theater in the 1920s, in the 1930s Harding was one of the first actresses to gain fame in the new medium of "talking pictures", and she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1931 for her work in Holiday.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ann Harding reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 45 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ann Harding'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ann Harding remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Fountain, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ann Harding Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ann Harding's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ann Harding.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | A Compassionate Spy | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Armored Attack! | as Sophia Pavlov | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Strange Intruder | Mary Carmichael | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | I've Lived Before | Mrs. Jane Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit | Helen Hopkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Unknown Man | Stella Masen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Magnificent Yankee | Fanny Bowditch Holmes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Two Weeks with Love | Katherine Robinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Art Director | Self - from unidentified film (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Christmas Eve | Aunt Matilda Reed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Happened on Fifth Avenue | Mary O'Connor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Janie Gets Married | Lucille Conway | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Those Endearing Young Charms | Mrs. Brandt (Captain) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Janie | Lucille Conway | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Nine Girls | Gracie Thorton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The North Star | Sophia Pavlov | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mission to Moscow | Marjorie Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Eyes in the Night | Norma Lawry | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love from a Stranger | Carol Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Witness Chair | Paula Young | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Lady Consents | Anne Talbot | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Peter Ibbetson | Mary, Duchess of Towers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Flame Within | Dr. Mary White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Enchanted April | Mrs. Lotty Wilkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Biography of a Bachelor Girl | Marion Forsythe | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Hollywood Gad-About | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Fountain | Julie von Marwitz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Life of Vergie Winters | Vergie Winters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gallant Lady | Sally Wyndham | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Right To Romance | Dr. Margaret Simmons | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Double Harness | Joan Colby Fletcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | When Ladies Meet | Clare | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Animal Kingdom | Daisy Sage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Conquerors | Caroline Ogden Standish | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Westward Passage | Olivia Van Tyne Allen Ottendorf | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Prestige | Therese Du Flos | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Devotion | Shirley Mortimer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | East Lynne | Lady Isabella | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Girl of the Golden West | Minnie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Holiday | Linda Seton | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Condemned! | Madame Vidal | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Her Private Affair | Vera Kessler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Paris Bound | Mary Hutton | Flop | Similar → |
Ann Harding - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ann Harding?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ann Harding is "The Fountain" with a rating of 9.8/10.
How many movies has Ann Harding acted in?
Ann Harding has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ann Harding?
Other notable films include "It Happened on Fifth Avenue", "Peter Ibbetson", and "Devotion".