Eleanor Summerfield
ActingAbout Eleanor Summerfield
Eleanor Summerfield (7 March 1921 – 13 July 2001) was an English actress. Summerfield was born in St Pancras, London in 1921. She received her acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art In 1937. Her first stage show was "Her Excellency", at the London Hippodrome in 1949.
Eleanor Summerfield Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Eleanor Summerfield reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Eleanor Summerfield's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Eleanor Summerfield'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 Top Secret, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Eleanor Summerfield Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Eleanor Summerfield's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Eleanor Summerfield has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | The Island of Adventure | Aunt Polly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Watcher in the Woods | Mrs. Thayer | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Some Will, Some Won't | Elizabeth Robson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Foreign Exchange | Mrs. Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Spy Killer | Mrs. Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Yellow Hat | Lady Xenia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Running Man | Hilda Tanner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Invasion | Heather | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | On the Beat | Sergeant Lucilla Wilkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Guns of Darkness | Mrs. Bastian | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Petticoat Pirates | Chief Wren Mabel Rawlins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | On the Fiddle | Flora McNaughton | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Don't Bother to Knock | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Spare the Rod | Mrs. Harkness | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Millionairess | Mrs. Willoughby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Dentist in the Chair | Ethel | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Cry from the Streets | Gloria May | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | No Road Back | Marguerite | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | It's Great to be Young! | Barmaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Odongo | Celia Watford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Lost | Sergeant Cook | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Final Appointment | Jenny Drew | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Blackout | Margaret 'Maggie' Doone | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Face the Music | Barbara Quigley | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Isn't Life Wonderful! | Kate, Willie's wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Street Corner | Edna Hurran | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Top Secret | Cecilia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Mandy | Lily Tabor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Last Page | Vi | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Scrooge | Miss Flora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Laughter in Paradise | Sheila Wilcott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Third Visitor | Vera Kurton | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Story of Shirley Yorke | Doris | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | No Way Back | Beryl | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Man on the Run | May Baker, Anchor Hotel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | All Over the Town | Beryl Hopper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | London Belongs to Me | The Blonde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Weaker Sex | Clippie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Thark | Cherry Buck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Take My Life | Miss Carteret | Super Hit | Similar → |
Eleanor Summerfield - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Eleanor Summerfield?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eleanor Summerfield is "Top Secret" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Eleanor Summerfield acted in?
Eleanor Summerfield has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Eleanor Summerfield?
Other notable films include "The Yellow Hat", "Take My Life", and "On the Beat".