
Mary Morris
ActingAbout Mary Morris
From Wikipedia Mary Lilian Agnes Morris (13 December 1915 – 14 October 1988) was a British actress Morris made her stage debut in Lysistrata at the Gate Theatre, London, in 1935. In 1943, she played Anna Petrovitch in the Ealing war movie Undercover as the wife of a Serbian guerrilla leader, and appeared in many British films of the 1930s and 1940s. On television, she played Professor Madeleine Dawnay in the science-fiction television drama A for Andromeda (and its sequel, The Andromeda Breakthrough), and Cleopatra in Antony and Cleopatra (as part of the BBC's adaptation of Shakespeare's Roman plays, The Spread of the Eagle, 1963). As a Number Two in The Prisoner episode "Dance of the Dead" she dressed as Peter Pan during a masquerade ball. After a 25-year absence she reappeared in films as the mother of the murdered boy in the 1977 horror film Full Circle. She also appeared on television in Doctor Who in the story Kinda (1982), playing the pivotal role of the shaman Panna opposite Peter Davison.[citation needed] Other television appearances included the Countess Vronsky in the BBC's Anna Karenina (1977), the macabre, ancient relative in the Walter de la Mare story, Seaton's Aunt (1983) in Granada Television's Shades of Darkness series and the formidable matriarch in Police at the Funeral, an adaptation of one of Margery Allingham's Albert Campion stories for the BBC's Campion (1989).
Mary Morris Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mary Morris reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mary Morris's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Mary Morris'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 Richard II, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mary Morris Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mary Morris's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mary Morris has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Sometime in August | Mrs. Wan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Claws | Miss Browning-Browning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Moon Over Soho | Frieda King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Life and Death of King John | Queen Elinor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Seaton’s Aunt | Seaton’s Aunt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Doctor Who: Kinda | Panna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Richard II | Duchess of Gloucester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Full Circle | Greta Braden | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | High Treason | Anna Braun | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Train of Events | Louise | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Man from Morocco | Sarah Duboste | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Agitator | Lettie Shackleton | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Undercover | Anna Petrovitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | "Pimpernel" Smith | Ludmilla Koslowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Major Barbara | A Girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Thief of Bagdad | Halima | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Who Killed Jack Robins? | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Spy in Black | Chauffeuse | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Prison Without Bars | Renee | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Victoria the Great | Duchess of Kent | Flop | Similar → |
Mary Morris - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mary Morris?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Morris is "Richard II" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Mary Morris acted in?
Mary Morris has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mary Morris?
Other notable films include "Doctor Who: Kinda", ""Pimpernel" Smith", and "The Thief of Bagdad".




