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.
Anne Cornwall Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anne Cornwall reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anne Cornwall's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Anne Cornwall'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 The Roughneck, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anne Cornwall Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anne Cornwall's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anne Cornwall has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Buster Keaton Story | Mrs. Jennings (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Search for Bridey Murphy | Mother (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | They Won't Believe Me | Screaming Woman in Courtroom (uncredited) | 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 | Super Hit | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | College | Mary Haynes, The Girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Heart of the Yukon | Anita Wayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Eyes of the Totem | Betty Hardy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Chicken Feathers | Anne Kale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Hold Still | Anne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Flaming Frontier | Betty Stanwood | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Under Western Skies | Ella Parkhurst | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Splendid Crime | Beth Van Dyke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Keep Smiling | Rose Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Wrongdoers | Helen Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Rainbow Trail | Fay Larkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Introduce Me | Betty Perry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Roughneck | Zelle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Bright Lights | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | 40-Horse Hawkins | Mary Darling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Arizona Express | Florence Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Gold Diggers | Violet Dayne | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Dulcy | Angela Forbes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Only 38 | Mary Hedley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | To Have and to Hold | Lady Jane Carr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Her Gilded Cage | Jacqueline Ornoff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Seventh Day | Betty Alden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | La La Lucille | Lucille Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Girl in the Rain | Judith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Everything But the Truth | Annabelle Elton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Path She Chose | Virginia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Firing Line | Cecile Cardross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The World to Live In | Bride | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Indestructible Wife | Toots Brooks | Super Hit | 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 "The Roughneck" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anne Cornwall acted in?
Anne Cornwall has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anne Cornwall?
Other notable films include "Everything But the Truth", "Love's Young Scream", and "Her Gilded Cage".