Jane Darwell
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jane Darwell was an American film and stage actress. With appearances in over 100 major motion pictures, Darwell is perhaps best-remembered for her portrayal of the matriarch and leader of the Joad family in the film adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and her role as the Bird Woman in Mary Poppins. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Darwell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jane Darwell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jane Darwell reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jane Darwell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 82% of Jane Darwell'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 Disney's Greatest Lullabies Volume 2, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jane Darwell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jane Darwell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jane Darwell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Disney's Greatest Lullabies Volume 2 | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mary Poppins | Bird Woman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah | Delia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | There's Always Tomorrow | Mme Rogers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Bigamist | Mrs. Connelley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Sun Shines Bright | Aurora Ratchitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Excuse My Dust | Mrs. Belden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lemon Drop Kid | 'Nellie Thursday' Regan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Second Face | Mrs. Lockridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Caged | Isolation Matron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Wagon Master | Sister Ledyard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | 3 Godfathers | Miss Florie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | My Darling Clementine | Kate Nelson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | I Live in Grosvenor Square | Mrs. Patterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Impatient Years | Minister's wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Gildersleeve's Bad Day | Aunt Emma Forrester | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Ox-Bow Incident | Ma Grier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | All Through the Night | Mrs. Donahue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | All That Money Can Buy | Ma Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Grapes of Wrath | Ma Joad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Gone with the Wind | Mrs. Merriwether | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Jesse James | Mrs. Samuels - Jesse's mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Little Miss Broadway | Miss Hutchins | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Craig's Wife | Mrs. Harold | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Poor Little Rich Girl | Woodward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Private Number | Mrs. Frisby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Captain January | Mrs. Eliza Croft | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Paddy O'Day | Dora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | We're Only Human | Mrs. Walsh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Curly Top | Mrs. Denham | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | Woman in Crowd at Southampton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bright Eyes | Mrs. Higgins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gentlemen Are Born | Landlady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Desirable | Frederick's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Blind Date | Ma Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Change of Heart | Mrs. McGowan | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | Miss Cardell, Sophia's Nurse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | David Harum | Mrs. Woolsey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Heat Lightning | Gladys | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fashions of 1934 | Customer at Maison Elegance (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Design for Living | Curtis' Housekeeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King for a Night | Mrs. Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Only Yesterday | Mrs. Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men | Mrs. Spence - Landlady (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | One Sunday Afternoon | Mrs. Lind | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Child of Manhattan | Mrs. McGonagle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hot Saturday | Mrs. Brock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Washington Merry-Go-Round | Alice's Aunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Back Street | Mrs. Adolph Schmidt | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Huckleberry Finn | Widow Douglas | Hit | Similar → |
Jane Darwell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jane Darwell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jane Darwell is "Disney's Greatest Lullabies Volume 2" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jane Darwell acted in?
Jane Darwell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jane Darwell?
Other notable films include "Gone with the Wind", "The Grapes of Wrath", and "The Ox-Bow Incident".