What is Evelyn Varden's latest movie?

Evelyn Varden's most recent film is "Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star" (1991).

Is Evelyn Varden a good actor?

Evelyn Varden has an average audience rating of 6.4/10 across 14 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Stella, The Night of the Hunter, Elopement.

Evelyn Varden

Q: What is the best movie of Evelyn Varden?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Evelyn Varden is "Stella" with a rating of 9.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Evelyn Varden acted in?

Evelyn Varden has been featured in at least 14 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 19, 2026

14Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 12, 1893

Birth Place: Adair, Oklahoma, USA

Evelyn Varden Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Evelyn Varden reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Evelyn Varden's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 64% of Evelyn Varden'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 Stella, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Evelyn Varden Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Evelyn Varden's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Stella: Screwball black comedy about a wacky family that forgets where they've buried a corpse.

Stella

1950•Comedy

★7.9

The Night of the Hunter (1955) movie poster

★7.9

The Night of the Hunter: In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash

The Night of the Hunter

1955•Crime

★7.5

★7.5

Elopement: Two sets of parents frantically race to stop their eloping children's wedding.

Elopement

1951•Comedy

★7.5

Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star (1991) movie poster

★7.5

Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star: A retrospective on the career of Robert Mitchum through interviews with friends and co-workers, scenes from his films an

Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star

1991•Documentary

★7.2

★7.2

Hilda Crane: After two failed marriages, a disillusioned woman returns to her hometown to start life anew.

Hilda Crane

1956•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Evelyn Varden has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1991	Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	Ten Thousand Bedrooms	Countess Alzani	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Bad Seed	Monica Breedlove	Hit	Similar →
1956	Hilda Crane	Mrs. Burns	Hit	Similar →
1955	The Night of the Hunter	Icey Spoon	Super Hit	Similar →
1954	Désirée	Marie	Hit	Similar →
1954	Athena	Grandma Salome Mulvain	Average	Similar →
1954	The Student Prince	Queen	Average	Similar →
1952	Phone Call from a Stranger	Sallie Carr	Average	Similar →
1952	Finders Keepers	Ma Kipps	Flop	Similar →
1951	Elopement	Millie Reagan	Super Hit	Similar →
1950	Stella	Flora	Super Hit	Similar →
1950	When Willie Comes Marching Home	Gertrude Kluggs	Hit	Similar →
1949	Pinky	Melba Wooley	Hit	Similar →

Evelyn Varden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Evelyn Varden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Evelyn Varden is "Stella" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Evelyn Varden acted in?

Evelyn Varden has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Evelyn Varden?

Other notable films include "The Night of the Hunter", "Elopement", and "Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star".