Alastair Sim
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Alastair George Bell Sim, CBE (9 October 1900 – 19 August 1976) was a Scottish character actor who appeared in a string of classic British films. He is best remembered in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge, and for his portrayal of Miss Fritton, the headmistress in two St. Trinian's films. He was famously described by comedian Ronnie Corbett as a "sad-faced actor, with the voice of a fastidious ghoul", in Corbett's autobiography High Hopes. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alastair Sim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Alastair Sim Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alastair Sim reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alastair Sim's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 74% of Alastair Sim's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains This Man in Paris, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alastair Sim Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alastair Sim's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alastair Sim has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | To See Such Fun | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Rogue Male | The Earl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Littlest Horse Thieves | Lord Harrogate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Royal Flash | Mr. Greig | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Ruling Class | Bishop Lampton | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Christmas Carol | Scrooge (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | School for Scoundrels | S. Potter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Left Right and Centre | Lord Wilcot | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Doctor's Dilemma | Cutler Walpole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Blue Murder at St Trinian's | Miss Amelia Fritton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Green Man | Hawkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Anatomist | Dr. Knox | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Geordie | The Laird | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Escapade | Dr. Skillingworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Belles of St Trinian's | Millicent Fritton / Clarence Fritton | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | An Inspector Calls | Inspector Poole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Folly to Be Wise | Capt. William Paris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Scrooge | Ebenezer Scrooge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lady Godiva Rides Again | Hawtrey Murington (Optimum Films) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Laughter in Paradise | Deniston Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Happiest Days of Your Life | Wetherby Pond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Stage Fright | Commodore Gill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | London Belongs to Me | Mr. Squales | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Captain Boycott | Father McKeogh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Hue and Cry | Felix H. Wilkinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Green for Danger | Inspector Cockrill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Waterloo Road | Dr. Montgomery | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Let the People Sing | Professor Ernst Kronak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Cottage to Let | Charles Dimble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It | Sergeant Bingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Law and Disorder | Samuel Blight | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday | Sergeant Bingham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Mysterious Mr. Davis | Theodore F. Wilcox | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | This Man in Paris | Macgregor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Inspector Hornleigh | Sergeant Bingham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Climbing High | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Alf's Button Afloat | The Genie of the Button | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Terror | 'Soapy' Marx | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sailing Along | Sylvester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Squeaker | Joshua Collie | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Gangway | Detective Taggett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Strange Experiment | 'Pop' Lawler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Romance in Flanders | Colonel Wexton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Man in the Mirror | Interpreter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Keep Your Seats, Please | A. S. Drayton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Troubled Waters | Mac MacTavish | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Big Noise | Finny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Late Extra | MacPherson | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Private Secretary | Mr. Nebulae | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Fire Has Been Arranged | Cutte | Average | Similar → |
Alastair Sim - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alastair Sim?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alastair Sim is "This Man in Paris" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Alastair Sim acted in?
Alastair Sim has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alastair Sim?
Other notable films include "Troubled Waters", "To See Such Fun", and "Strange Experiment".