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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Penny Singleton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Penny Singleton's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Penny Singleton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hanna-Barbera's 50th, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Penny Singleton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Penny Singleton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Penny Singleton.
| 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 | Breakdowns of 1938 | Cookie Shannon (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | 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 | 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".