Jacqueline deWit
ActingAbout Jacqueline deWit
Jacqueline deWit (September 26, 1912 – January 7, 1998) was an American film and TV character actress from Los Angeles who appeared in over two dozen films, including Spellbound (1945), The Snake Pit, The Damned Don't Cry!, Tea and Sympathy, All That Heaven Allows and Harper. She also appeared in the 1946 Abbott and Costello comedy Little Giant, as Bud Abbott's wife.
Jacqueline deWit Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jacqueline deWit 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 Jacqueline deWit's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Jacqueline deWit'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 Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jacqueline deWit Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jacqueline deWit's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jacqueline deWit has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration | Helen Bemis (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | Handmaid (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Time Enough at Last | Helen Bemis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Harper | Mrs. Kronberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Twice-Told Tales | Hannah Pyncheon, Gerald's Sister | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | It Happened at the World's Fair | Mrs. Johnson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pocketful of Miracles | Louise (Governor's Wife) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Hi Grandma! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tea and Sympathy | Lilly Sears | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Toy Tiger | Edna | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Prima Donna | Emmy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | All That Heaven Allows | Mona Plash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lay That Rifle Down | Aunt Sarah Greeb | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Shrike | Katharine Meade | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Playgirl | Greta Marsh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | She's Back on Broadway | Lisa Kramer | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Carrie | Carrie's Sister Minnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The First Legion | Miss Hamilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Never a Dull Moment | Myra Van Elson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | On the Isle of Samoa | Mrs. Marguerite Leach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Great Jewel Robber | Mrs. Arthur Vinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Happy Years | Mrs. Cameron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Damned Don't Cry | Sandra | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Chinatown at Midnight | Lisa Marcel (as Jacqueline DeWit) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | It's a Great Feeling | Trent's Secretary (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Snake Pit | Celia Sommerville (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Something in the Wind | Fashion Show Saleslady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lone Wolf in Mexico | Liliane Dumont | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wild Beauty | Cissy Cruthers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Cuban Pete | Lindsay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | She Wrote the Book | Millicent Van Cleve | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Little Giant | Hazel Temple Morrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Saratoga Trunk | Guilia Forosini (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Spellbound | Nurse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Week-End at the Waldorf | Kate Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | That Night with You | Blossom Drake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Men in Her Diary | Marjorie Barnes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Lady on a Train | Miss Fletcher, Morgan's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Swing Out, Sister | Pat Cameron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | I'll Remember April | Whisper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Fog Island | Emiline Bronson (as Jacqueline DeWit) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Moonlight and Cactus | Elsie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Black Magic | Justine Bonner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Wu Lien's Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Leopard Man | Helene (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Jacqueline deWit - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jacqueline deWit?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacqueline deWit is "The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jacqueline deWit acted in?
Jacqueline deWit has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jacqueline deWit?
Other notable films include "Time Enough at Last", "The Happy Years", and "La Classe américaine".