Barbara Brown
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Barbara Ann Brown (October 18, 1901 – July 7, 1975) was an American actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barbara Brown, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Barbara Brown Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Barbara Brown 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 Barbara Brown's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Barbara Brown'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 Hello, Annapolis, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Barbara Brown Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barbara Brown's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Barbara Brown has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Sincerely Yours | Mrs. Cosgrove (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | My Sister Eileen | Helen's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | An Annapolis Story | Mrs. Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation | Elizabeth Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | You for Me | Edna McDermad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Brigand | Baroness Isabella | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Mrs. Strong | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lady and the Bandit | Lady Greene | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Father Takes the Air | Mrs. Edna Latham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Home Town Story | Mrs. Washburn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm | Elizabeth Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Born Yesterday | Mrs. Hedges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Father Makes Good | Edna Latham | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Yes Sir, That's My Baby | Professor Sophia Boland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Leave It to Henry | Mrs. Latham | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Wallflower | Mrs. Linnett | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Arthur Takes Over | Fiora Bixby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | That Hagen Girl | Lorna Gateley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Love and Learn | Victoria Wyngate | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | High Barbaree | Della Parkson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | That Way with Women | Minerva Alden | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Beast with Five Fingers | Mrs. Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Man I Love | Barbara (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | White Tie and Tails | Mrs. Latimer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Personality Kid | Mrs. Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Janie Gets Married | Thelma Van Brunt | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Frontier Days | Mrs. Stone (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Mildred Pierce | Mrs. Forrester (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pillow to Post | Mrs. Kate Otley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Law of the Badlands | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Mrs. Brodel (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Doughgirls | Elizabeth Brush Cartwright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Janie | Thelma Lawrence | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Ghost That Walks Alone | Milly Westover | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Falcon and the Co-Eds | Miss Keyes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Good Luck, Mr. Yates | Lucille Cosgrove | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mission to Moscow | Well-Wisher at Train (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Place for a Lady | Miss Foster, tire warehouse clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Reveille with Beverly | Mrs. Beverly Ross (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | You Were Never Lovelier | Delfina Acuña | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Laugh Your Blues Away | Mrs. Hargrave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Parachute Nurse | Mrs. Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | There's One Born Every Minute | Club Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Meet the Stewarts | Frantic Tenant (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Wife Takes a Flyer | Maria Woverman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hello, Annapolis | Mrs. Nolan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Melody Lane | Mrs. Stuart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Three Girls About Town | Clubwoman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Our Wife | Shipboard Passenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Cheat | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Barbara Brown - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barbara Brown?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Brown is "Hello, Annapolis" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Barbara Brown acted in?
Barbara Brown has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barbara Brown?
Other notable films include "Ma and Pa Kettle on Vacation", "Mildred Pierce", and "Hollywood Canteen".