Sonia Dresdel
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Sonia Dresdel (5 May 1909 - 18 January 1976) was an English actress, whose career ran between the 1940s and 1970s. She was born Lois Obee in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England and was educated at Aberdeen High School for Girls. Her leading role in the 1947 film While I Live gained her a great deal of acclaim. In the film she plays Julia Trevelyan, a spinster living in a lonely cliff top house in Cornwall and haunted by the death of her sister 25 years earlier. Her most noted role was that of "Mrs. Baines" in the 1948 film version of Graham Greene's The Fallen Idol, which starred Ralph Richardson and Michèle Morgan. The film received Academy Awards nominations for Best Director (Sir Carol Reed) and Best Screenplay. She died of undisclosed causes, aged 66.
Best Sonia Dresdel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sonia Dresdel's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sonia Dresdel.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Lady Caroline Lamb | Lady Pont | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Marie Stopes: Sexual Revolutionary | Professor Louise Mellroy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Break | Sarah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Adventures of Alice | Red Queen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Trials of Oscar Wilde | Lady Wilde | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Now and Forever | Miss Fox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Third Visitor | Steffy Millington | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Clouded Yellow | Jess Fenton | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Fallen Idol | Mrs. Baines | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | This Was a Woman | Sylvia Russell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | While I Live | Julia Trevelyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The World Owes Me a Living | Eve Heathley | Average | Similar → |
Sonia Dresdel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sonia Dresdel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sonia Dresdel is "The Fallen Idol" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Sonia Dresdel acted in?
Sonia Dresdel has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sonia Dresdel?
Other notable films include "Now and Forever", "While I Live", and "The Break".