Anne Cornwall
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Anne Cornwall (January 17, 1897 – March 2, 1980), was an American actress. She performed for forty years in many early silent film productions starting in 1918, and later in talkies, until 1959. She was first married to writer/director Charles Maigne, then later to Los Angeles Engineer Ellis Wing Taylor. Taylor fathered her only child, Peter. In 1925, Anne was one of the WAMPAS Baby Stars. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anne Cornwall, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anne Cornwall reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Anne Cornwall'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anne Cornwall remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Chicken Feathers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anne Cornwall Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anne Cornwall's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anne Cornwall.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Buster Keaton Story | Mrs. Jennings (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Search for Bridey Murphy | Mother (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | They Won't Believe Me | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Below the Deadline | Minor Role (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Southerner | Townswoman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Climax | Audience Member (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Triple Justice | Wedding Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Senate Reporter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You | Miss Jones - Blakely's Secretary (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | True Confession | Alternate Juror (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Widow from Chicago | Mazie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Baby Bandit | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Men O' War | Girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Love's Young Scream | The Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | College | Mary Haynes, The Girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Heart of the Yukon | Anita Wayne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Eyes of the Totem | Betty Hardy | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Chicken Feathers | Anne Kale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Hold Still | Anne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Flaming Frontier | Betty Stanwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Under Western Skies | Ella Parkhurst | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Splendid Crime | Beth Van Dyke | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Keep Smiling | Rose Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Wrongdoers | Helen Warren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Rainbow Trail | Fay Larkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Introduce Me | Betty Perry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Roughneck | Zelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Bright Lights | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | 40-Horse Hawkins | Mary Darling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Arizona Express | Florence Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Gold Diggers | Violet Dayne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Dulcy | Angela Forbes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Only 38 | Mary Hedley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | To Have and to Hold | Lady Jane Carr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Her Gilded Cage | Jacqueline Ornoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Seventh Day | Betty Alden | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | La La Lucille | Lucille Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Girl in the Rain | Judith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Everything But the Truth | Annabelle Elton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Path She Chose | Virginia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Firing Line | Cecile Cardross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Indestructible Wife | Toots Brooks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | In the Hollow of Her Hand | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Knife | - | Average | Similar → |
Anne Cornwall - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anne Cornwall?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anne Cornwall is "Chicken Feathers" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Anne Cornwall acted in?
Anne Cornwall has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anne Cornwall?
Other notable films include "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", "You Can't Take It with You", and "College".