Cathleen Nesbitt
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Cathleen Nesbitt CBE (born Kathleen Mary Nesbitt; 24 November 1888 – 2 August 1982) was an English actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cathleen Nesbitt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Cathleen Nesbitt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Cathleen Nesbitt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Cathleen Nesbitt's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 27% of Cathleen Nesbitt'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 The Passing of the Third Floor Back, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Cathleen Nesbitt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cathleen Nesbitt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Cathleen Nesbitt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | The Perfect House | Emma Sloane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Never Never Land | Edith Forbes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Old Crowd | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Full Circle | Heather Rudge | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Night Cries | Mrs. Delesande | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Julia | Julia's Grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The White Elephant | Lady Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Family Plot | Julia Rainbird | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | French Connection II | The Old Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Villain | Mrs. Dakin | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Separate Tables | Lady Matheson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Staircase | Harry's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Crucible | Rebecca Nurse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Trygon Factor | Livia Emberday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Promise Her Anything | Mrs. Brock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Feathertop | Madame Eau Charme | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Parent Trap | Louise McKendrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Mrs. Miniver | Lady Beldon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Separate Tables | Lady Gladys Matheson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Heart of Darkness | The Crone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Wuthering Heights | Ellen Dean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | An Affair to Remember | Grandmother Janou | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Désirée | Mme. Bonaparte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Black Widow | Lucia Colletti | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Three Coins in the Fountain | Principessa | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | So Long at the Fair | Madame Hervé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Madness of the Heart | Mother Superior | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Jassy | Elizabeth Twisdale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | Miss Knag | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Men of Two Worlds | Mrs. Upjohn | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Caesar and Cleopatra | Egyptian Lady (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Agitator | Mrs. Montrose | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Fanny by Gaslight | Kate Somerford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Lamp Still Burns | The Matron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Door with Seven Locks | Ann Cody | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Law and Disorder | Miss. Sampson | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | A Dream of Love | Baroness St. Cricq (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Pygmalion | A Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Against the Tide | Margaret Leigh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Beloved Vagabond | Mme. Boin | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Passing of the Third Floor Back | Mrs. Tomkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Falling in Love | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Frightened Lady | Lady Lebanon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Canaries Sometimes Sing | Anne Lymes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Faithful Heart | Diana Oughterson | Flop | Similar → |
Cathleen Nesbitt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cathleen Nesbitt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cathleen Nesbitt is "The Passing of the Third Floor Back" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Cathleen Nesbitt acted in?
Cathleen Nesbitt has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cathleen Nesbitt?
Other notable films include "An Affair to Remember", "Separate Tables", and "The Parent Trap".