Blanche Friderici
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Blanche Friderici was a noted American stage and screen actress, her film career beginning in 1920. She is probably best remembered for her roles in Night Nurse (1931), A Farewell to Arms (1932), and Flying Down to Rio (1933). Although today typically indicated to have been born on 21 January 1878, Friderici's actual birth date was 12 September 1873, per multiple reliable records (including her Brooklyn, New York birth record) from throughout her lifetime.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Blanche Friderici reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Blanche Friderici'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Blanche Friderici remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in It Happened One Night, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Blanche Friderici Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Blanche Friderici's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Blanche Friderici.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | It Happened One Night | Zeke's Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | All of Me | Miss Haskell | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Flying Down to Rio | Elena De Rezende | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men | Aunt Katherine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Man of the Forest | Peg Forney | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hold Your Man | Mrs. Wagner | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Adorable | Countess | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Barbarian | Mrs. Hume | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Secrets | Martha Marlowe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Buffalo Stampede | Jane Jett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Cynara | Concerned Mother in Courtroom (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Farewell to Arms | Head Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million | Mrs. Garvey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Three on a Match | Miss Blazer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Thirteen Women | Miss Kirsten | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Night Club Lady | Mrs. Carewe | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Love Me Tonight | Third Aunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Miss Pinkerton | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | State's Attorney | Night Court Judge (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | So Big! | Widow Paarlenburg (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Young Bride | Librarian Margaret Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lady with a Past | Nora | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Hatchet Man | Madame Si-Si (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Mata Hari | Sister Angelica | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Wicked | Mrs. Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Friends and Lovers | Lady Allice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | A Dangerous Affair | Letty Randolph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Woman Between | Mrs. Weston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Murder by the Clock | Julia Endicott | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Night Nurse | Mrs. Maxwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ten Cents a Dance | Mrs. Blanchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Cat Creeps | Mam' Pleasant | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Kismet | Narjis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Billy the Kid | Mrs. McSween | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Office Wife | Kate Halsey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Numbered Men | Mrs. Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Courage | Aunt Caroline | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Bad One | Madame Durand | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Soldiers and Women | Martha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | A Notorious Affair | Lady Teel (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Girl Said No | Mrs. McAndrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Personality | Ma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Trifles | Mrs. Peters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Trespasser | Miss Potter the Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Jazz Heaven | Mrs. Langley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Awful Truth | Mrs. Leeson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Wonder of Women | Tromholt's Housekeeper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Fleetwing | Furja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Sadie Thompson | Mrs. Alfred Davidson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | 39 East | Miss McMasters | Flop | Similar → |
Blanche Friderici - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Blanche Friderici?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Blanche Friderici is "It Happened One Night" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Blanche Friderici acted in?
Blanche Friderici has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Blanche Friderici?
Other notable films include "Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men", "Night Nurse", and "Ten Cents a Dance".