Ann Shoemaker
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Ann Shoemaker (January 10, 1891 - September 18, 1978) was an American actress, known for My Favorite Wife (1940), The Fortune Cookie (1966) and Alice Adams (1935). She was married to Henry Stephenson. She died on September 18, 1978, in Los Angeles, California.
Ann Shoemaker Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ann Shoemaker 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 Ann Shoemaker's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Ann Shoemaker'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 It's Murder, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ann Shoemaker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ann Shoemaker's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ann Shoemaker has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur | Mrs. Wallace | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Roberta | Aunt Minnie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Fortune Cookie | Sister Veronica | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sunrise at Campobello | Sara Delano Roosevelt | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Middle of the Night | Millie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | House by the River | Mrs. Ambrose - Stephen's houseeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Reckless Moment | Mrs. Catherine Feller (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Shockproof | Dr. Daniels (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Woman's Secret | Mrs. Matthews, Brook's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Wallflower | Mrs. James | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Return of the Whistler | Mrs. Barkley | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sitting Pretty | Mrs. Ashcroft (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Magic Town | Ma Peterman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Conflict | Nora Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Boogie Woogie | Mrs. Stumplefinger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Phantoms, Inc. | Mrs. Martha Kenneson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | What a Blonde | Mrs. DaFoe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo | Mrs. Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | It's Murder | Mrs Nelson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mr. Winkle Goes to War | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Man from Frisco | Martha Kennedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | What a Woman | Senator's Wife (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Above Suspicion | Aunt Ellen | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | You'll Never Get Rich | Mrs. Barton | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Scattergood Pulls the Strings | Mrs. Downs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Ellery Queen, Master Detective | Lydia Braun | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Strike Up the Band | Mrs. Connors | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Girl from Avenue A | Mrs. Maddox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Favorite Wife | Ma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | An Angel from Texas | Addie Lou Coleman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Curtain Call | Mrs. Middleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Farmer's Daughter | Mrs. Bingham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Marines Fly High | Mrs. Hill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Seventeen | Mary Baxter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Babes in Arms | Mrs. Barton | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | They All Come Out | Dr. Ellen Hollis | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Almost a Gentleman | Mrs. Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Romance of the Redwoods | Mother Manning | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Life of the Party | Countess Martos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stella Dallas | Miss Margaret Phillibrown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | They Won't Forget | Mrs. Mountford | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Shall We Dance | Matron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sins of Man | Anna Engel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Alice Adams | Mrs. Adams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stranded | Mrs. Tuthill | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Dog of Flanders | Ilse Cogez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cheating Cheaters | Mrs. Grace Palmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Dr. Monica | Mrs. Hazlitt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cross Country Cruise | Mrs. O'Shaughnessy (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Chance at Heaven | Mrs. Harris | Average | Similar → |
Ann Shoemaker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ann Shoemaker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ann Shoemaker is "It's Murder" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Ann Shoemaker acted in?
Ann Shoemaker has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ann Shoemaker?
Other notable films include "Shall We Dance", "Curtain Call", and "The Fortune Cookie".