Norma Varden
ActingAbout Norma Varden
Norma Varden Shackleton (20 January 1898 – 19 January 1989), known professionally as Norma Varden, was an English-American actress with a long film career.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Norma Varden 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: Drama
The majority of Norma Varden's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Norma Varden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Witness for the Prosecution, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Norma Varden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Norma Varden's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Norma Varden.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | (in "The Glass Key") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Dolittle | Lady Fetherington | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Very Special Favor | Mother Plum | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sound of Music | Frau Schmidt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Kisses for My President | Miss Disendorff (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Rome Adventure | Dean of Briarcroft College for Women (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Moochie of Pop Warner Football | Miss Devon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Miracle | Mrs. MacGregor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Buccaneer | Madame Hilaire | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | In the Money | Mrs. Smythe-Chumley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Witness for the Prosecution | Mrs. French | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Three Coins in the Fountain | Woman at Cocktail Party (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Lady Beekman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Young Bess | Lady Tyrwhitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Thunder on the Hill | Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Strangers on a Train | Mrs. Cunningham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Fancy Pants | Lady Maude | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Secret Garden | Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Let's Live a Little | Nurse Brady | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hollow Triumph | Mrs. Gerry (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Amazing Mr. X | Wealthy looking woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Where There's Life | Mabel Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Forever Amber | Mrs. Abbott | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Ivy | Joan Rodney (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Green Years | Mrs. Bosomley | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hold That Blonde! | Flora Carteret | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Girls of the Big House | Mrs. Thelma Holt | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Cheaters | Mattie | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bring on the Girls | Martha Neely | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | National Velvet | Miss Sims | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mademoiselle Fifi | The Wholesaler's Wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The White Cliffs of Dover | Mrs. Bland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | What a Woman | Miss Timmons | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sherlock Holmes Faces Death | Gracie the Barmaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Slightly Dangerous | Opera singer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Casablanca | Wife of Pickpocketed Englishman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Random Harvest | Julia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Major and the Minor | Mrs. Osborne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Glass Key | Henrys' Dinner Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Glamour Boy | Mrs. Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Road to Zanzibar | Clara Kimble | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Waterloo Bridge | Hostess at Restaurant (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Earl of Chicago | Maureen Kilmount | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Fire Over England | Elena's Governess (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Windbag the Sailor | Olivia Potter-Porter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Where There's a Will | Lady Margaret Wimpleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Boys Will Be Boys | Lady Dorking | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Evergreen | Barmaid (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Crime on the Hill | Editor's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
Norma Varden - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Norma Varden?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Norma Varden is "Witness for the Prosecution" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Norma Varden acted in?
Norma Varden has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Norma Varden?
Other notable films include "Casablanca", "Strangers on a Train", and "The Sound of Music".