Evelyn Selbie
ActingEvelyn Selbie Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Evelyn Selbie 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 Evelyn Selbie's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Evelyn Selbie'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 A Night at the Opera, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Evelyn Selbie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Evelyn Selbie's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Evelyn Selbie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | The Doolins of Oklahoma | Birdie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Seven Sinners | Fortune Teller (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | You're Not So Tough | Bianca | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tower of London | Beggar Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Great Commandment | Townswoman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rough Riders' Round-up | Mexican Fortune-Teller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Girls Can Play | Restaurant Fortune Teller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Grand Bounce | Child's Mother (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Seventh Heaven | Old Slattern (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Devil-Doll | Flower Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Paddy O'Day | Immigrant Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Professional Soldier | Fortune Teller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Night at the Opera | Fortune Teller (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Night at the Opera | The Fortune Teller in 'Trovatore' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Notorious Gentleman | Carlena | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Night Flight | Mother in Window (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Faithless | Hungry Woman in Bread Line | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu | Fai Lu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dangerous Paradise | Mrs. Zangiacomo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Love Comes Along | Bianca | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu | Fai Lu | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Eternal Love | la mère de Pia | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | In Old Arizona | Gypsy (Uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Camille | Camille's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Wings | Dressing Room Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Mademoiselle Midnight | Chiquita | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Snowdrift | Wananebish (prologue) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Omar the Tentmaker | Zarah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Half Breed | Mary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Broken Gate | Julia Delafield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Red Glove | Tiajuana | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Grand Passion | Boston Kate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Voice on the Wire | Pale Ida | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Terror | Mrs. Connelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Broncho Billy's Sentence | Minister's Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Broncho Billy and the False Note | Billy's Sweetheart | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Battle of Snakeville | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Snakeville's Rising Sons | Pete's Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Broncho Billy's Christmas Spirit | The Prospector's Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Snakeville's Blind Pig | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Broncho Billy's Dad | Broncho Billy's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Sophie's Sweetheart | Mrs. Clutts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Good-for-Nothing | Mrs. Sterling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Broncho Billy's True Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Broncho Billy Reforms | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Broncho Billy's Mistake | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Broncho Billy and the Navajo Maid | The Navajo Maid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Broncho Billy and the Western Girls | Evelyn Courtney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Broncho Billy and the Rustler's Child | Morgan's sick wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Prospector | Dunn's Daughter | Hit | Similar → |
Evelyn Selbie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Evelyn Selbie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Evelyn Selbie is "A Night at the Opera" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Evelyn Selbie acted in?
Evelyn Selbie has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Evelyn Selbie?
Other notable films include "A Night at the Opera", "Wings", and "The Terror".