Edith Atwater: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 15
- on screen
- 1945–1978
- box office
- $8.14K
- Born
- April 22, 1911
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1936-1985
- Spouses
- Hugh Marlowe, Joseph Allen, Kent Smith
Edith Atwater's Career in Numbers
Edith Atwater's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edith Atwater works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Body Snatcher (1945) to Mean Dog Blues (1978), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Edith Atwater Movies by Decade
- 1940s 2
- 1950s 2
- 1960s 3
- 1970s 8
The 1970s were Edith Atwater's busiest decade, with 8 films.
Edith Atwater Movies by Genre
- Drama 7
- Comedy 2
- Romance 2
- Action 1
- War 1
- Crime 1
- Thriller 1
Drama is the genre Edith Atwater has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of comedy (2).
Edith Atwater Career Milestones
- First film
- The Body Snatcher 1945
- Biggest box office hit
- Sweet Smell of Success $8.03K worldwide
- Newest film
- Mean Dog Blues 1978
Edith Atwater Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Edith Atwater is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1978
Mean Dog Blues as Linda's Mother · Action - 1976
Family Plot Drama Worldwide box office: $111 - 1975
Mackintosh and T.J. as Mrs. Webster · Drama - 1974
Our Time as Mrs. Pendleton · Drama - 1972
Stand Up and Be Counted as Sophie · Drama - 1971
The Love Machine as Mary · Drama - 1970
Norwood as Angry Bus Passenger · Comedy - 1970
Pieces of Dreams as Mrs. Lind (Gregory's Mother) · Romance - 1969
Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting as Hospital Desk Nurse (uncredited) · Drama - 1965
Strange Bedfellows as Mrs. Stevens · Comedy - 1963
It Happened at the World’s Fair as Miss Steuben · Romance - 1957
Sweet Smell of Success as Mary · Drama Worldwide box office: $8.03K - 1951
Teresa as Mrs. Lawrence · War - 1949
C-Man as Lydia Brundage · Crime - 1945
The Body Snatcher Thriller
Who Is Edith Atwater?
Edith Atwater was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1911. Credited on films since 1945, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Edith Atwater was an American stage, film, and television actress born on April 22, 1911, in Chicago. She established her Broadway presence with a debut in 1933 and continued to leave her mark with performances in multiple shows including 'The Man Who Came to Dinner' (1939), 'King Lear' (1950), and 'State of the Union' (1945), among many others. Atwater's filmography was equally impressive with roles in movies like 'The Body Snatcher' (1945), 'Sweet Smell of Success' (1957), 'True Grit' (1969), and 'Family Plot' (1976). Aside from Broadway and films, Atwater was well-recognized on the small screen too. From 1964 to 1965, she was a part of the popular television series 'Peyton Place' where she portrayed Grace Morton. She also made her presence felt in other television series like 'Love on a Rooftop', 'Kaz', 'The Rockford Files', 'Hazel', and 'Knots Landing'. As a mark of her contribution and to honor her work, Atwater was made a member of the governing board of Actors' Equity Association. She passed away in 1986 due to cancer, leaving behind her illustrious career in the world of acting.
Edith Atwater: Questions & Answers
How many movies Edith Atwater has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Edith Atwater been in?
Edith Atwater is credited on 15 films, from 1945 to 1978. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Edith Atwater's highest-grossing movie?
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) is Edith Atwater's biggest box office hit, with $8.03K worldwide, ahead of Family Plot (1976) ($111). Across every film with box office figures, Edith Atwater's movies have made $8.14K.
Edith Atwater's biggest hits What is Edith Atwater's newest movie?
The most recent film on Edith Atwater's filmography is Mean Dog Blues (1978), in the role of Linda's Mother.
Who does Edith Atwater work with most often?
Edith Atwater shares the most films with Walter Brooke (2 films) and Gary Lockwood (2 films).
The Best Edith Atwater Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.
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