Elspeth Dudgeon
ActingAbout Elspeth Dudgeon
Elspeth Dudgeon was an English stage actress who appeared in a number of uncredited and small supporting roles in Hollywood films beginning from 1932.
Elspeth Dudgeon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elspeth Dudgeon 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 Elspeth Dudgeon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Elspeth Dudgeon'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 Impatient Maiden, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elspeth Dudgeon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elspeth Dudgeon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elspeth Dudgeon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | The Great Sinner | Fearful Old Gambling Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Lust for Gold | Martha Bannister | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back | Nanny | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Verdoux | Old Woman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Yankee Fakir | Scrubwoman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Devotion | Elderly Reader of "Jane Eyre" (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Woman Who Came Back | Jezebel Trister | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Suspect | Pauline Barlow (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Reckless Age | Miss Ferris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Bathing Beauty | Miss Travers (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Footlight Glamour | Frances | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Family Troubles | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Nightmare | Angus' wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Now, Voyager | Aunt Hester (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Foreign Correspondent | Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Pride and Prejudice | Mrs. King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Raffles | School Mistress | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Calling Dr. Kildare | Old Lady in Hall (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle | Lady Bolton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police | Mrs. Thomas, Housekeeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Midnight | Stephanie's Party Guest with Dog (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mystery House | Aunt Lucy Kingery | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sh! The Octopus | Nanny | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Prince and the Pauper | Grandmother Canty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Camille | Fireplace Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | A Woman Rebels | Lord Gaythorne's Maid (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Give Me Your Heart | Alice Dodd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The White Angel | Lady Disapproving of Florence #2 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Show Boat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Kind Lady | Lady Emily (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Last Outpost | Head Nurse (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Becky Sharp | Miss Pinkerton | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bride of Frankenstein | Gypsy's Mother (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Vanessa: Her Love Story | Vera Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Night Is Young | Duchess of Reidheim (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Moonstone | Betteredge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Stand Up and Cheer! | Reformer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Stage Mother | Music Store Customer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Zoo in Budapest | Woman Whose Skunk Was Stolen (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Old Dark House | Sir Roderick Femm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Crash | Solitaire Player | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Successful Calamity | Musicale Guest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Vanity Fair | Sir Pitt's Housekeeper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Impatient Maiden | Neighbor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Waterloo Bridge | Elegant Dowager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Elspeth Dudgeon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elspeth Dudgeon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elspeth Dudgeon is "The Impatient Maiden" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Elspeth Dudgeon acted in?
Elspeth Dudgeon has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elspeth Dudgeon?
Other notable films include "Footlight Glamour", "Monsieur Verdoux", and "Bride of Frankenstein".