Nora Swinburne
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nora Swinburne (24 July 1902 - 1 May 2000) was a British actress, born Leonora Mary Johnson in Bath, Somerset, daughter of Henry Swinburne Johnson and his wife Leonora Tamar (née Brain). She married English character actor Francis Lister in 1924, actor Edward Ashley-Cooper in 1934, and actor Esmond Knight in 1946. Her stepdaughter is the actress Rosalind Knight. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nora Swinburne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Nora Swinburne Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nora Swinburne reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nora Swinburne's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Nora Swinburne'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 Perilous Assignment, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nora Swinburne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nora Swinburne's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nora Swinburne has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Up the Chastity Belt | Mistress of the Bed Chamber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Anne of the Thousand Days | Lady Kingston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Interlude | Mary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Gong Game | Mrs. Breeze | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Decision at Midnight | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Conspiracy of Hearts | Sister Tia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Third Man on the Mountain | Frau Matt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Perilous Assignment | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Strange Awakening | Mrs. Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Helen of Troy | Hecuba | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The End of the Affair | Mrs Bertram | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Betrayed | The Scarf's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Quo Vadis | Pomponia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The River | The Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Daughter Joy | Ava Constantin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Christopher Columbus | Joanna de Torres | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Landfall | Admiral's Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Marry Me | Enid Lawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Fools Rush In | Angela Dickson | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Bad Lord Byron | Lady Jersey | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | Mrs. Evie Katherine Peregrine (segment "The Colonel's Lady") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Blind Goddess | Lady Dearing | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Good-Time Girl | Miss Mills | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Jassy | Mrs. Hatton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | They Knew Mr. Knight | Celia Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Fanny by Gaslight | Mary Hopwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Dear Octopus | Edna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Man in Grey | Mrs. Fitzherbert | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | They Flew Alone | ATA Commandant | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Farmer's Wife | Araminta Grey | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | It Happened to One Man | Alice Quair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Citadel | Mrs. Thornton | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Dinner at the Ritz | Lady Railton | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lonely Road | Anne | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Jury's Evidence | Mary Trent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Lend Me Your Husband | Virgie Green | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Office Wife | Anne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Perfect Understanding | Lady Stephanie Fitzmaurice | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Man of Mayfair | Elaine Barclay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | These Charming People | Julia Berridge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Potiphar's Wife | Lady Diana Bromford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Caste | Esther Eccles | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Royal Four-Flusher | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Alf's Button | Lady Isobel Fitzpeter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | His Grace Gives Notice | Cynthia Bannock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Unwanted | Joyce Mannering | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The White Desert | Karin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Allein im Urwald | Lydia Gyldendal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Autumn of Pride | Peggy Naylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Fortune of Christina McNab | Christina McNab | Flop | Similar → |
Nora Swinburne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nora Swinburne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nora Swinburne is "Perilous Assignment" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nora Swinburne acted in?
Nora Swinburne has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nora Swinburne?
Other notable films include "Alf's Button", "The River", and "Quo Vadis".