Clara Blandick
ActingAbout Clara Blandick
Clara Blandick (born Clara Blanchard Dickey) was an American stage and screen actress best known for her role as Auntie Em in the beloved 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz.
Clara Blandick Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Clara Blandick 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 Clara Blandick's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Clara Blandick'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 Men Are Like That, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Clara Blandick Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Clara Blandick's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Clara Blandick has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Riding High | Mrs. Peterson (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Key to the City | Liza, Silas' housekeeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mr. Soft Touch | Susan Balmuss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Bride Goes Wild | Aunt Pewtie | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Life with Father | Miss Wiggins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | So Goes My Love | Mrs. Meade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Stolen Life | Martha | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Claudia and David | Mrs. Barry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pillow of Death | Belle Kincaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Can't Help Singing | Aunt Cissy | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Shadow of Suspicion | Mother Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Du Barry Was a Lady | Old Lady on Subway (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Heaven Can Wait | Grandmother Van Cleve (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Gentleman Jim | Woman on Train (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Road to Morocco | Aunt Lucy in Photo (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rings on Her Fingers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | Sister Watkins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | It Started with Eve | Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Big Store | Customer Seeking Record (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wagons Roll at Night | Mrs. Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Mrs. Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Alice in Movieland | Grandmother | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Swanee River | Mrs. Griffin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Drums Along the Mohawk | Mrs. Borst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | Auntie Em | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Miss Watson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Professor Beware | Mrs. Green - Landlady | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Road Back | Willy's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Star Is Born | Aunt Mattie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case of the Velvet Claws | Mary F. O'Daugherty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Trail of the Lonesome Pine | Gaptown Landlady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Party Wire | Mathilda Sherman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fugitive Lady | Aunt Margaret | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Broadway Bill | Mrs. Peterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Girl from Missouri | Miss Newberry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Harold Teen | Ma Lovewell | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Charlie Chan's Greatest Case | Minerva Winterslip | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Mind Reader | Auntie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Child of Manhattan | Aunt Sophie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Bitter Tea of General Yen | Mrs. Jackson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rockabye | Brida | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Three on a Match | Mrs. Keaton (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Life Begins | Mrs. West | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Strange Case of Clara Deane | Mrs. Lyons (scenes deleted) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Shopworn | Mrs. Helen Livingston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Possessed | Mrs. Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Bought! | Mrs. Sprig | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Huckleberry Finn | Aunt Polly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Romance | Abigail Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Men Are Like That | Ma Fisher | Super Hit | Similar → |
Clara Blandick - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Clara Blandick?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Clara Blandick is "Men Are Like That" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Clara Blandick acted in?
Clara Blandick has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Clara Blandick?
Other notable films include "Party Wire", "The Wizard of Oz", and "The Girl from Missouri".