Penny Singleton
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Penny Singleton (September 15, 1908 – November 12, 2003) was an American film actress. During her sixty year career, Singleton appeared in films and television, most frequently as the comic strip heroine, Blondie Bumstead in a series of 28 motion pictures, from 1938 until 1950, and the popular Blondie radio program from 1939 until 1950. She also provided the voice of Jane Jetson in the animated series, The Jetsons. Description above from the Wikipedia article Penny Singleton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Penny Singleton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Penny Singleton 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 Penny Singleton's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Penny Singleton'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 Hanna-Barbera's 50th, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Penny Singleton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Penny Singleton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Penny Singleton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Jetsons: The Movie | Jane Jetson (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hanna-Barbera's 50th | Jane Jetson (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Rockin' with Judy Jetson | Jane Jetson (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones | Jane Jetson (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | It's Showtime | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Blondie (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Best Man | Mrs. Claypoole (scenes deleted) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Beware of Blondie | Blondie Bumstead | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Blondie's Hero | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Blondie Hits the Jackpot | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Blondie's Big Deal | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Blondie's Secret | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Blondie's Reward | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie's Anniversary | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie in the Dough | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie's Holiday | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie's Big Moment | Blondie Bumstead | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Blondie Knows Best | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Blondie's Lucky Day | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Life with Blondie | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Leave It to Blondie | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Footlight Glamour | Blondie Bumstead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | It's a Great Life | Blondie Bumstead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Show-Business at War | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie for Victory | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie's Blessed Event | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie Goes to College | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Go West, Young Lady | Belinda Pendergast | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blondie in Society | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blondie Goes Latin | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie Plays Cupid | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie Has Servant Trouble | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie on a Budget | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blondie Brings Up Baby | Blondie Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blondie Takes a Vacation | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blondie Meets the Boss | Blondie Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blondie | Blondie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hard to Get | Hattie | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Mad Miss Manton | Frances Glesk | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Garden of the Moon | Miss Calder | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Campus Cinderella | Marge Stanhope | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Secrets of an Actress | Miss Reid | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Boy Meets Girl | Peggy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Racket Busters | Gladys Christie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Men Are Such Fools | Nancy Crowel | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Vogues of 1938 | Miss Violet Sims | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | After the Thin Man | Polly Byrnes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Love in the Rough | Virgie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Good News | Flo | Flop | Similar → |
Penny Singleton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Penny Singleton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Penny Singleton is "Hanna-Barbera's 50th" with a rating of 9.2/10.
How many movies has Penny Singleton acted in?
Penny Singleton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Penny Singleton?
Other notable films include "Footlight Glamour", "It's a Great Life", and "Blondie in Society".