Anne Francis
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anne Lloyd Francis (September 16, 1930 – January 2, 2011) was an American actress, best known for her role in the science fiction film classic Forbidden Planet (1956), and as the female private detective in the television series Honey West (1965–1966). She won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy award for her role in Honey West. Francis holds the distinction of starring in the first TV series with a female detective character's name in the title. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anne Francis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Anne Francis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anne Francis reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anne Francis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Anne Francis'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 A Masterpiece of Murder, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anne Francis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anne Francis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anne Francis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Monster Madness: Mutants, Space Invaders, and Drive-Ins | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Robby the Robot: Engineering a Sci-Fi Icon | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Lover's Knot | Marian Hunter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Have You Seen My Son | Catherine Pritcher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Love Can Be Murder | Maggie O'Brien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | My First Love | Terry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Masterpiece of Murder | Ruth Beekman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Return | Eileen Sedgeley | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | O’Malley | Amanda O'Malley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Detour to Terror | Sheila | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Beggarman, Thief | Teresa Kraler | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Born Again | Patty Colson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Little Mo | Sophie Fisher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Young Runaways | Marian Lockhart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Survival | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Banjo Hackett: Roamin' Free | Flora Dobbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One | Colette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Cry Panic | Julie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Haunts of the Very Rich | Annette Larrier | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Fireball Forward | Helen Sawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mongo's Back in Town | Angel | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Forgotten Man | Marie Hardy Forrest | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Wild Women | Jean Marshek | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Weird World of Weird | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Love God? | Lisa LaMonica | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | More Dead than Alive | Monica Alton | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Funny Girl | Georgia James | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Brainstorm | Lorrie Benson | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Satan Bug | Ann Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Girl of the Night | Robin 'Bobbie' Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Crowded Sky | Kitty Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Don't Go Near the Water | Lt. Alice Tomlen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Hired Gun | Ellen Beldon | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Great American Pastime | Betty Hallerton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Rack | Aggie Hall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Forbidden Planet | Altaira Morbius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Scarlet Coat | Sally Cameron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Blackboard Jungle | Ann Dadier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Battle Cry | Rae | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bad Day at Black Rock | Liz Wirth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Rogue Cop | Nancy Corlane | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Susan Slept Here | Isabella Alexander | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Rocket Man | June Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | A Lion Is in the Streets | Flamingo McManamee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Dreamboat | Carol Sayre | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lydia Bailey | Lydia Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Elopement | Jacqueline "Jake" Osborne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Whistle at Eaton Falls | Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Portrait of Jennie | Teenager In Art Gallery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Pirate | 'Nina' Showgirl (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Anne Francis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anne Francis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anne Francis is "A Masterpiece of Murder" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anne Francis acted in?
Anne Francis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anne Francis?
Other notable films include "O’Malley", "My First Love", and "The Great American Pastime".