Margaret Sullavan
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Margaret Brooke Sullavan (May 16, 1909 – January 1, 1960) was an American actress. Sullavan started her career on the stage in 1929. In 1933 she caught the attention of movie director John M. Stahl and had her debut on the screen that same year in Only Yesterday. Margaret Sullavan preferred working on the stage and did only 16 movies. She retired from the screen in the early forties, but returned in 1950 to make her last movie, No Sad Songs For Me (1950), in which she plays a woman who is dying of cancer. For the rest of her career she would only appear on the stage. Sullavan was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Three Comrades (1938). She died of an overdose of barbiturates on January 1, New Year's Day, 1960, at the age of 50. Description above from the Wikipedia article Margaret Sullavan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Margaret Sullavan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Margaret Sullavan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Margaret Sullavan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Margaret Sullavan'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 Shop Around the Corner, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Margaret Sullavan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Margaret Sullavan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Margaret Sullavan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Sad Songs for Me | Mary Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Cry 'Havoc' | Lieutenant Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Joan Crawford's Home Movies | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Appointment for Love | Jane Alexander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | So Ends Our Night | Ruth Holland | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Back Street | Ray Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Mortal Storm | Freya Roth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Shop Around the Corner | Klara Novak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Shining Hour | Judy Linden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Shopworn Angel | Daisy Heath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Three Comrades | Patricia Hollmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Moon's Our Home | Cherry Chester / Sarah Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Next Time We Love | Cicely Hunt Tyler | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | So Red the Rose | Valette Bedford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Good Fairy | Luisa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Little Man, What Now? | Lammchen | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Only Yesterday | Mary Lane | Hit | Similar → |
Margaret Sullavan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Margaret Sullavan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Margaret Sullavan is "The Shop Around the Corner" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Margaret Sullavan acted in?
Margaret Sullavan has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Margaret Sullavan?
Other notable films include "The Mortal Storm", "Three Comrades", and "Back Street".