Lucille Powers - Actor Profile

Lucille Powers

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
10Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 18, 1911
Birth Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA

About Lucille Powers

Lucille Powers born in San Antonio, Texas in 1911. She made her film debut as Miss Witherspoon in the silent comedy/drama 'Three Weekends' directed by Clarence G. Badger and starring Clara Bow for the Paramount Film Company in 1928. Later she starred in a handful of early talkies including her best known film 'Man to Man' co-starring Phillips Holmes and directed by Allan Dwan in 1930. A few years later she retired from the screen after playing a minor role in 'Only Yesterday' directed by John M. Stahl and starring Margaret Sullavan at the Universal Film Co in 1933. She died in El Monte, California in 1981 age 69.

Known For: Acting

Lucille Powers Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lucille Powers reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 10% of Lucille Powers'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 Only Yesterday, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lucille Powers Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lucille Powers's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Only Yesterday (1933) movie poster
★6.8

Only Yesterday: On the back of the Wall Street Crash of 1929, a young businessman is about to commit suicide. With a note to his wife sc

Only Yesterday

1933•Drama
★5.9
Untamed (1929) movie poster
★5.9

Untamed: In her first Talkie, Joan Crawford plays Bingo, a jungle-raised oil heiress, who turns Manhattan upside down in her hunt

Untamed

1929•Drama
★5.7
Man to Man (1930) movie poster
★5.7

Man to Man: A young man attempts to overcome the memory of his father, who was sent to jail for committing a murder.

Man to Man

1930•Drama
★5.5
The Two Gun Man (1931) movie poster
★5.5

The Two Gun Man: Marshals Blackie and Joe, posing as two-gun men, hire on at Markham's ranch. They are after Tulliver and his gang of rus

The Two Gun Man

1931•Western
★4.5
At Twelve Midnight (1933) movie poster
★4.5

At Twelve Midnight: A hero in a robbery comes up against a crime boss and the crooked guardian of the girl he loves

At Twelve Midnight

1933•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie Lucille Powers has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1933 Only Yesterday Ruth (Uncredited) Hit Similar →
1933 At Twelve Midnight Mary Marshall Flop Similar →
1932 The Texas Bad Man Nancy Keefe Flop Similar →
1932 Amateur Daddy Olive Smith Flop Similar →
1931 A Private Scandal Rita Gray Flop Similar →
1931 The Two Gun Man Jo Ann Markham Average Similar →
1930 Man to Man Emily Average Similar →
1929 Untamed Party Girl Average Similar →
1929 Marquis Preferred Gwendolyn Gruger Flop Similar →
1928 Three Week Ends Miss Witherspoon Flop Similar →

Lucille Powers - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lucille Powers?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lucille Powers is "Only Yesterday" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Lucille Powers acted in?

Lucille Powers has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lucille Powers?

Other notable films include "Untamed", "Man to Man", and "The Two Gun Man".

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