Edna Best - Actor Profile

Edna Best

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
18Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 3, 1900
Birth Place: Hove, East Sussex, England, UK

Edna Best Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Edna Best reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Edna Best's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 72% of Edna Best'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 Loose Ends, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Edna Best Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Edna Best's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Loose Ends (1930) movie poster
★9.0

Loose Ends: 'A woman reporter is blackmailed for knowledge of freed suspect's involvement in a murder.' (British Film Institute)

Loose Ends

1930•Crime
★9.0
Sleeping Partners (1930) movie poster
★9.0

Sleeping Partners: A neglected wife spends the night with a roué after drinking a sleeping draught.

Sleeping Partners

1930•Comedy
★8.0
The Calendar (1931) movie poster
★8.0

The Calendar: Racehorse owner Anson is swindled by a woman named Wenda and goes up in front of the Jockey Club where he is disqualifie

The Calendar

1931•Drama
★7.5
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) movie poster
★7.5

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir: In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

1947•Romance
★7.5
Prison Without Bars (1938) movie poster
★7.5

Prison Without Bars: Suzanne, Renee, Nina and Marta all hate being in prison, being slapped and treated badly, and so all the girls are tryin

Prison Without Bars

1938•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Edna Best has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1948 The Iron Curtain Mrs. Albert Foster Average Similar →
1947 The Ghost and Mrs. Muir Martha Huggins Super Hit Similar →
1947 The Late George Apley Catherine Apley Hit Similar →
1940 A Dispatch from Reuters Ida Magnus Reuter Average Similar →
1940 Swiss Family Robinson Elizabeth Robinson Average Similar →
1939 Intermezzo: A Love Story Margit Brandt Hit Similar →
1938 Prison Without Bars Yvonne Chanel Super Hit Similar →
1938 South Riding Sarah Barton Hit Similar →
1934 The Man Who Knew Too Much Jill Lawrence Hit Similar →
1934 The Key Norah Kerr Flop Similar →
1932 The Faithful Heart Blackie Anderway / Blackie's Daughter Hit Similar →
1931 Michael and Mary Mary Rowe Hit Similar →
1931 The Calendar Jill Panniford Super Hit Similar →
1930 Beyond the Cities Mary Hayes Hit Similar →
1930 Escape! The Gentlewoman In Bed Average Similar →
1930 Loose Ends Nina Grant Super Hit Similar →
1930 Sleeping Partners She Super Hit Similar →
1923 A Couple of Down and Outs Molly Roarke Hit Similar →

Edna Best - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Edna Best?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edna Best is "Loose Ends" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Edna Best acted in?

Edna Best has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Edna Best?

Other notable films include "Sleeping Partners", "The Calendar", and "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir".

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