Lucile Watson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 1930–1996
- box office
- $37.5M
- Born
- May 27, 1879
- Birthplace
- Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Citizenship
- Canadian, American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1902-1954
Lucile Watson's Career in Numbers
Lucile Watson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lucile Watson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Royal Family of Broadway (1930) to My Forbidden Past (1951), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Lucile Watson Movies by Decade
- 1930s 9
- 1940s 17
- 1950s 3
The 1940s were Lucile Watson's busiest decade, with 17 films.
Lucile Watson Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Comedy 9
- Romance 3
- Crime 2
- Fantasy 1
- Mystery 1
- War 1
- Thriller 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre Lucile Watson has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of comedy (9).
Lucile Watson Career Milestones
- First film
- The Royal Family of Broadway 1930
- Biggest box office hit
- Song of the South $37.5M worldwide
- Newest film
- My Forbidden Past 1951
Lucile Watson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Lucile Watson 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.
Lucile Watson Movies as an Actor
29- 1951
My Forbidden Past as Aunt Eula Beaurevel · Drama - 1950
Let’s Dance as Serena Everett · Comedy - 1950
Harriet Craig as Celia Fenwick · Drama - 1949
Little Women Drama - 1948
That Wonderful Urge as Cornelia Farley · Comedy - 1948
Julia Misbehaves as Mrs. Packett · Comedy - 1948
The Emperor Waltz as Princesse Bitotska · Romance - 1947
Ivy as Mrs. Gretorex · Drama - 1946
The Razor’s Edge as Louisa Bradley · Drama - 1946
Song of the South Fantasy Worldwide box office: $37.5M - 1946
Tomorrow Is Forever as Aunt Jessica Hamilton · Romance - 1946
My Reputation as Mary Kimball · Drama - 1944
The Thin Man Goes Home as Mrs. Marta Charles · Mystery - 1944
Till We Meet Again as Mother Superior · War - 1944
Uncertain Glory as Mme. Maret · Drama - 1941
The Great Lie as Aunt Ada Greenfield · Drama - 1941
Footsteps in the Dark as Agatha Archer · Crime - 1941
Rage in Heaven as Mrs. Monrell · Thriller - 1941
Mr. & Mrs. Smith as Mrs. Custler · Comedy - 1940
Waterloo Bridge Drama Worldwide box office: $31.1K - 1939
Made for Each Other as Mrs. Harriet Mason · Comedy - 1938
Sweethearts as Mrs. Marlowe · Music - 1938
The Young in Heart as Mrs. Jennings · Comedy - 1936
Three Smart Girls as Martha · Comedy - 1936
A Woman Rebels as Betty Bumble · Romance - 1936
The Garden of Allah as Mother Superior Josephine · Drama - 1935
The Bishop Misbehaves as Lady Emily Lyons · Crime - 1934
What Every Woman Knows as La Contessa la Brierre · Comedy - 1930
The Royal Family of Broadway as Actress Backstage · Comedy
Lucile Watson in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Lucile Watson?
Lucile Watson was born in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada in 1879. Credited on films since 1930, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Lucile Watson (27 May 1879 – 24 June 1962) was a Canadian actress, highly established in the United States. Noted for her significant roles that usually portrayed her as hardened and imposing dowagers, she carved a unique niche in the performing arts industry. Watson was born in Quebec and was brought up in Ottawa as the daughter of a British Army officer. Contrary to her father's wishes, she moved to New York City where she enrolled herself in a dramatic school. Watson dedicated her career primarily to stage acting, over the course of which she participated in 39 Broadway plays. Her performance as Fanny Farrelly in Lillian Hellman's stage play, 'Watch on the Rhine,' where she starred alongside Paul Lukas in 1941, is often regarded as her most commendable act. Two years after, Watson reprised her role in the film adaptation in Hollywood. This performance led to a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Despite her 52-year long active career ending in 1954, Lucile Watson's impact on stage and screen drama lived on even after her passing in 1962.
Who Lucile Watson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Lucile Watson shares the most films with. Henry Stephenson comes first, with 4 films together, followed by George Brent (3).
Lucile Watson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Lucile Watson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Lucile Watson been in?
Lucile Watson is credited on 30 films, from 1930 to 1996. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Lucile Watson's highest-grossing movie?
Song of the South (1946) is Lucile Watson's biggest box office hit, with $37.5M worldwide, ahead of Waterloo Bridge (1940) ($31.1K). Across every film with box office figures, Lucile Watson's movies have made $37.5M.
Lucile Watson's biggest hits What is Lucile Watson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Lucile Watson's filmography is Ingrid Bergman Remembered (1996), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Lucile Watson work with most often?
Lucile Watson shares the most films with Henry Stephenson (4 films), George Brent (3 films) and Gene Lockhart (3 films).
The Best Lucile Watson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.
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