
Jean Cadell
ActingJean Cadell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jean Cadell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jean Cadell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 23% of Jean Cadell'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 I Know Where I'm Going!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jean Cadell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jean Cadell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jean Cadell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Very Important Person | Mrs. MacDougall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Taste of Money | Miss Brill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Upstairs and Downstairs | 1st Old Lady | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Serious Charge | Almshouse Matron | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Rockets Galore | Mrs Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Surgeon's Knife | Henrietta Stevens | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Let's Be Happy | Mrs. Cathie (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Little Hut | Mrs. Hermione Brittingham-Brett | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Keep It Clean | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Meet Mr. Lucifer | Mrs. Macdonald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Three's Company | Miss Craig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | I'm A Stranger | Hannah Mackenzie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Late Edwina Black | Ellen | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Reluctant Widow | Mrs. Barrows | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Madeleine | Mrs. Jenkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Place for Jennifer | Aunt Jacqueline | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Whisky Galore! | Mrs. Campbell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Marry Me | Hester Parsons | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | That Dangerous Age | Nannie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Jassy | Meggie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | I Know Where I'm Going! | Postmistress | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Soldier, Sailor | Mrs. Church | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Dear Octopus | Vicar's Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Young Mr. Pitt | Mrs. Sparry | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Quiet Wedding | Aunt Florence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Confidential Lady | Amy Boswell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Pygmalion | Mrs. Pearce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | South Riding | Miss Dry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love from a Stranger | Aunt Lou | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Whom the Gods Love: The Original Story of Mozart and His Wife | Frau Mozart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | David Copperfield | Emma Micawber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Little Friend | Miss Drew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Luck of a Sailor | Princess Rosanna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Timbuctoo | Wilhelmina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Fires of Fate | Miss Byrne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Two White Arms | Mrs. Drury | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Escape! | The Picnic Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Loves of Robert Burns | Mrs. Burns | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Alf's Button | Vicar's wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Anna the Adventuress | Nellie Bates | Flop | Similar → |
Jean Cadell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jean Cadell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Cadell is "I Know Where I'm Going!" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Jean Cadell acted in?
Jean Cadell has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jean Cadell?
Other notable films include "Pygmalion", "A Taste of Money", and "Whisky Galore!".



