Actor

Norma Shearer: Movies & Filmography

films: 55
on screen: 1919–2008

Career at a glance

Norma Shearer's Career in Numbers

Norma Shearer's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Norma Shearer works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Star Boarder (1919) to Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008), and the 1920s were the busiest decade.

Norma Shearer Movies by Decade

1910s 1
1920s 16
1930s 13
1940s 4
2000s 1

The 1920s were Norma Shearer's busiest decade, with 16 films.

Norma Shearer Movies by Genre

Drama 14
Comedy 8
Romance 7
History 3
Documentary 2
Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Norma Shearer has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of comedy (8).

Norma Shearer Career Milestones

First film: The Star Boarder 1919
Newest film: Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood 2008

55 credits

Norma Shearer Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Norma Shearer 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.

Norma Shearer Movies as an Actor

Norma Shearer in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Norma Shearer Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Norma Shearer shares the most films with. Joan Crawford comes first, with 16 films together, followed by Clark Gable (15).

FAQ

Norma Shearer: Questions & Answers

How many movies Norma Shearer has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Norma Shearer been in?

Norma Shearer is credited on 55 films, from 1919 to 2008. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Norma Shearer's newest movie?

The most recent film on Norma Shearer's filmography is Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008), in the role of Various Roles (archive footage).

Who does Norma Shearer work with most often?

Norma Shearer shares the most films with Joan Crawford (16 films), Clark Gable (15 films) and Robert Montgomery (13 films).

The Best Norma Shearer Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 55 credits.

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