Beulah Bondi
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Beulah Bondi (born Beulah Bondy; May 3, 1889 - January 11, 1981) was an American stage, screen, and television actress. She was twice nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award. For a guest appearance on the television series The Waltons she won an Emmy Award.
Beulah Bondi Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Beulah Bondi 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 Beulah Bondi's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Beulah Bondi'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 Land of Liberty, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Beulah Bondi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Beulah Bondi's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Beulah Bondi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | James Stewart: A Wonderful Life | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Tammy Tell Me True | Mrs. Annie Call | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Summer Place | Mrs. Emily Hamilton Hamble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Back from Eternity | Martha Spangler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Track of the Cat | Ma Bridges | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Furies | Mrs. Anaheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Baron of Arizona | Loma Morales | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Reign of Terror | Grandma Blanchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mr. Soft Touch | Mrs. Hangale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Life of Riley | Martha Bogle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | So Dear to My Heart | Granny Kincaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Snake Pit | Mrs. Greer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Sainted Sisters | Hester Rivercomb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life | Mrs. Bailey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sister Kenny | Mary Kenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Breakfast in Hollywood | Mrs. Annie Reed | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Back to Bataan | Bertha Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Southerner | Granny Tucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | And Now Tomorrow | Aunt Em | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Our Hearts Were Young and Gay | Miss Abigail Horn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Very Thought of You | Mrs. Harriet Wheeler | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | I Love a Soldier | Etta Lane | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Watch on the Rhine | Anise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | Lydia Sandow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Shepherd of the Hills | Aunt Mollie Matthews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Penny Serenade | Miss Oliver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Captain is a Lady | Angie Peabody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Remember the Night | Mrs. Sargent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Ma Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Under-Pup | Miss Delphine Thornton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | On Borrowed Time | Nellie Northrup aka Granny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Land of Liberty | Mary Wilkins (edited from 'Of Human Hearts') | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Sisters | Rose Elliott | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Vivacious Lady | Mrs. Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Buccaneer | Aunt Charlotte | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make Way for Tomorrow | Lucy Cooper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maid of Salem | Abigail | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Moon's Our Home | Mrs. Boyce Medford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Trail of the Lonesome Pine | Melissa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Invisible Ray | Lady Arabella Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bad Boy | Mrs. Larkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Good Fairy | Doctor Schultz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Ready for Love | Mrs. Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Finishing School | Miss Van Alstyne | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Two Alone | Mrs. Slag | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Christopher Bean | Mrs. Hannah Haggett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Stranger's Return | Beatrice | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rain | Mrs. Davidson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Arrowsmith | Mrs. Tozer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Street Scene | Emma Jones | Hit | Similar → |
Beulah Bondi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Beulah Bondi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Beulah Bondi is "Land of Liberty" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Beulah Bondi acted in?
Beulah Bondi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Beulah Bondi?
Other notable films include "It's a Wonderful Life", "The Life of Riley", and "Christopher Bean".