Anna Q. Nilsson
ActingAbout Anna Q. Nilsson
Anna Quirentia Nilsson was a Swedish-born actress who achieved success in American silent movies. Starring in some 200 feature films. The first Swedish actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1905, she had earned enough for a ticket across the Atlantic. In New York she was discovered on a thriving avenue by the famous portrait painter James Carroll Beckwith and soon she was New York's highest paid model. In 1907 she was named America's most beautiful woman and became a model for the 1910s beauty ideal, The Gibson Girl Look.
Anna Q. Nilsson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anna Q. Nilsson 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 Anna Q. Nilsson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Anna Q. Nilsson'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 One Hour Before Dawn, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anna Q. Nilsson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anna Q. Nilsson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anna Q. Nilsson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Great Diamond Robbery | Nurse (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sunset Boulevard | Anna Q. Nilsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Headin' for God's Country | Mrs. Nilsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Girls' Town | Mother Lorraine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Blockade | Bess | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Whip | Iris d'Aquila | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The 13th Juror | Helen Marsden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Babe Comes Home | Vernie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Easy Pickings | Mary Ryan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Masked Woman | Diane Delatour | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Miss Nobody | Barbara Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Greater Glory | Fanny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Too Much Money | Annabel Broadley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | One Way Street | Lady Sylvia Hutton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Inez from Hollywood | Inez Laranetta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Breath of Scandal | Anna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Side Show of Life | Lady Auriol Dayne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Broadway After Dark | Helen Tremaine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Flowing Gold | Allegheny Briskow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Painted People | Leslie Carter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Half-a-Dollar Bill | The Stranger - Mrs. Webber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Enemies of Children | Patricia - Patsy as an adult | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Spoilers | Cherry Malotte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Hollywood | Anna Q. Nilsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Rustle of Silk | Lady Feo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Isle of Lost Ships | Dorothy Fairfax | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Hearts Aflame | Helen Foraker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Ten Nights in a Bar Room | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Lotus Eater | Madge Vance | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Why Girls Leave Home | Anna Hedder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Without Limit | Ember Edwards | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | One Hour Before Dawn | Ellen Aldrich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Figurehead | Mary Forbes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The 13th Commandment | Leila Kip | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | A Sporting Chance | Pamela Brent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Love Burglar | Joan Gray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | A Very Good Young Man | Viva Bacchus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Cheating Cheaters | Grace Palmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Venus in the East | Mrs. Pat Dyvenot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Over There | Bettie Adams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Inevitable | Florence Grey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Her Surrender | Rhoda Courtlandt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Sold Out | Leila Austin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Tight Rein | Amy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Haunting Fear | Diana - an Adventuress | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Destroyer | Helen Vedrine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Regeneration | Katherine Williams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Uncle Tom's Cabin | Eliza - a Runaway Slave | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Shenandoah | Gertrude Illingham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Grit of the Girl Telegrapher | Betty - the Girl Telegrapher | Super Hit | Similar → |
Anna Q. Nilsson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anna Q. Nilsson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anna Q. Nilsson is "One Hour Before Dawn" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anna Q. Nilsson acted in?
Anna Q. Nilsson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anna Q. Nilsson?
Other notable films include "Shenandoah", "Blockade", and "Girls' Town".