What is Mary Patton's latest movie?

Mary Patton's most recent film is "A Distant Trumpet" (1964).

Is Mary Patton a good actor?

Mary Patton has an average audience rating of 4.7/10 across 10 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Search, The Outsider, The Dark at the Top of the Stairs.

Mary Patton

Q: What is the best movie of Mary Patton?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Mary Patton is "The Search" with a rating of 7.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Mary Patton acted in?

Mary Patton has been featured in at least 10 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 14, 2026

10Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 8, 1914

Birth Place: Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Mary Patton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mary Patton 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 Mary Patton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Mary Patton'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 Search, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Mary Patton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary Patton's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

The Search: In postwar Germany, a displaced Czech boy, separated from his family during wartime, is befriended by an American GI whi

The Search

1948•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

The Outsider: Ira Hayes, a young Pima Indian, enlists in the Marine Corps. At boot camp, he is shunned and mocked by everyone, aside f

The Outsider

1961•Drama

★6.4

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) movie poster

★6.4

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs: In Oklahoma in the 1920s, Rubin Flood loses his job as a traveling salesman when the company goes bankrupt. This adds to

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

1960•Drama

★6.1

Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960) movie poster

★6.1

Please Don't Eat the Daisies: Drama critic Larry Mackay, his wife Kate and their four sons move from their crowded Manhattan apartment to an old house

Please Don't Eat the Daisies

1960•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

High Time: Despite the dissapproval of his grown son and daughter, 51-year-old widdower and wealthy restauranteur Harvey Howard dec

High Time

1960•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Mary Patton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1964	A Distant Trumpet	Jessica Prescott	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Case of Patty Smith	Myra	Flop	Similar →
1962	Rome Adventure	Mrs. Helen Bell	Average	Similar →
1961	The Outsider	Chairlady	Hit	Similar →
1961	The Marriage-Go-Round	Mamie Barnett	Flop	Similar →
1960	The Dark at the Top of the Stairs	Peg Ralston	Average	Similar →
1960	High Time	Matron (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1960	Please Don't Eat the Daisies	Mrs. Hunter	Average	Similar →
1958	The Power of the Resurrection	Mother Mary	Flop	Similar →
1948	The Search	Mrs. Fisher	Hit	Similar →

Mary Patton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary Patton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Patton is "The Search" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Mary Patton acted in?

Mary Patton has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary Patton?

Other notable films include "The Outsider", "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs", and "Please Don't Eat the Daisies".