
Constance Bennett
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Constance Campbell Bennett (October 22, 1904 – July 24, 1965) was an American actress. She was a major Hollywood star during the 1920s and 1930s and for a time during the early 1930s, she was the highest-paid actress in Hollywood. Bennett frequently played society women, focusing on melodramas in the early 1930s and then taking more comedic roles in the late 1930s and 1940s. She is best remembered for her leading roles in What Price Hollywood? (1932), Bed of Roses (1933), Topper (1937), Topper Takes a Trip (1938), and had a prominent supporting role in Greta Garbo's last film, Two-Faced Woman (1941). She was the daughter of stage and silent film star Richard Bennett, and the older sister of actress Joan Bennett. Description above from the Wikipedia article Constance Bennett, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Constance Bennett Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Constance Bennett 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 Constance Bennett's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Constance Bennett'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 Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 5, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Constance Bennett Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Constance Bennett's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Constance Bennett has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Becoming Cary Grant | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood | Valerie West (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Hooray for Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Madame X | Estelle Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | It Should Happen to You | Guest Panelist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | As Young as You Feel | Lucille McKinley | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Unsuspected | Jane Moynihan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Paris Underground | Kitty de Mornay | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Madame Spy | Joan Bannister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 5 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Two-Faced Woman | Griselda Vaughn | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Law of the Tropics | Joan Madison aka Miss Moore and Laura | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Escape to Glory | Christine Blaine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tail Spin | Gerry Lester | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Topper Takes a Trip | Marion Kerby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Service de Luxe | Helen Murphy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Merrily We Live | Jerry Kilbourne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Topper | Marion Kerby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ladies in Love | Yoli Haydn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | After Office Hours | Sharon Norwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Outcast Lady | Iris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Moulin Rouge | Helen Hall / Raquel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | After Tonight | Carla Vanirska | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bed of Roses | Lorry Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rockabye | Judy Carroll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | What Price Hollywood? | Mary Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lady with a Past | Venice Muir | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Bought! | Stephanie Dale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Common Clay | Ellen Neal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Son of the Gods | Allana Wagner | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | This Thing Called Love | Ann Marvin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Rich People | Connie Hayden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Married? | Marcia Livingston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Pinch Hitter | Abby Nettleton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Wandering Fires | Guerda Anthony | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Goose Woman | Hazel Woods | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | My Wife and I | Aileen Alton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | My Son | Betty Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Code of the West | Georgie May | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Goose Hangs High | Lois Ingals | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Into the Net | Madge Clayton, his sister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Cytherea | Annette Sherman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | What's Wrong with the Women? | Elise Bascom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Evidence | Edith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Reckless Youth | Chorus Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
Constance Bennett - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Constance Bennett?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Constance Bennett is "Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 5" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Constance Bennett acted in?
Constance Bennett has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Constance Bennett?
Other notable films include "Common Clay", "Reckless Youth", and "Into the Net".



