Cicely Oates

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

7Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1889

Birth Place: Broad Green, Lancashire, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Cicely Oates reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Cicely Oates'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Cicely Oates remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Wandering Jew, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Cicely Oates Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cicely Oates's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

The Wandering Jew: Old Jerusalem: Matathias, spiteful over his lover's illness, spits on Jesus along the road to Calvary, and is cursed to

The Wandering Jew

1933•Drama

★6.5

The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) movie poster

★6.5

The Man Who Knew Too Much: While vacationing in St. Moritz, a British couple receive a clue to an imminent assassination attempt, only to learn tha

The Man Who Knew Too Much

1934•Thriller

★6.0

Things Are Looking Up (1935) movie poster

★6.0

Things Are Looking Up: Scatterbrain circus lady has to cover for her sour schoolmistress sister.

Things Are Looking Up

1935•Comedy

★5.7

★5.7

The Price of Wisdom: A young woman designer goes to London to further her career, but things are complicated when her invention is a success.

The Price of Wisdom

1935•Drama

★5.4

★5.4

I Lived with You: In London a young lady meets a homeless and apparently penniless Russian prince. She introduces him to her middle-class

I Lived with You

1933•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cicely Oates.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1935	The Price of Wisdom	Bonny (as Cecily Oates)	Average	Similar →
1935	Things Are Looking Up	Miss Crabbe	Average	Similar →
1935	Breakers Ahead	Aunt Martha	Flop	Similar →
1934	The Man Who Knew Too Much	Nurse Agnes	Hit	Similar →
1933	The Wandering Jew	Rachel (Phase I)	Super Hit	Similar →
1933	I Lived with You	Flossie Williams (as Cecily Oates)	Flop	Similar →
1931	Many Waters	Registry Office Cleaner (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Cicely Oates - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cicely Oates?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cicely Oates is "The Wandering Jew" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Cicely Oates acted in?

Cicely Oates has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cicely Oates?

Other notable films include "The Man Who Knew Too Much", "Things Are Looking Up", and "The Price of Wisdom".