Gloria Swanson
ActingAbout Gloria Swanson
Gloria Swanson (March 27, 1899 – April 4, 1983) was an American actress. She was one of the most prominent stars during the silent film era as both an actress and a fashion icon, especially under the direction of Cecil B. DeMille, made dozens of silents and was nominated for the first Acadamy Award in the Best Actress catagory. In 1929, Swanson successfully transitioned to talkies with The Trespasser. However, personal problems and changing tastes saw her popularity wane during the 1930s when she moved into Theater and TV. Today she is best known for her role as Norma Desmond, a faded silent film start, in the critically aclaimed film Sunset Boulevard (1950). Description above from the Wikipedia article Gloria Swanson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Gloria Swanson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gloria Swanson 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 Gloria Swanson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of Gloria Swanson'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 Three for Bedroom C, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gloria Swanson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gloria Swanson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gloria Swanson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | This Is Francis X. Bushman | Self (Archive Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Casting Couch | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Marilyn Monroe | archive footage | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Men Who Rate a 10 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Age of Ballyhoo | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Legend of Rudolph Valentino | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | When Comedy Was King | edited from 'Teddy at the Throttle' (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Three for Bedroom C | Ann Haven | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sunset Boulevard | Norma Desmond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Golden Twenties | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Down Memory Lane | The Reluctant Bride | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Happy Times and Jolly Moments | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Father Takes a Wife | Leslie Collier Osborne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Perfect Understanding | Judy Rogers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Film Parade | (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The House That Shadows Built | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Indiscreet | Geraldine 'Gerry' Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | What a Widow! | Tamarind Brook | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Queen Kelly | Kitty Kelly / Queen Kelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Trespasser | Marion Donnell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Sadie Thompson | Sadie Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Love of Sunya | Sunya Ashling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Fine Manners | Orchid Murphy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Untamed Lady | St. Clair Van Tassel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Stage Struck | Jennie Hagen | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Coast of Folly | Joyce Gathway / Nadine Gathway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Madame Sans-Gêne | Catherina Hubscher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Wages of Virtue | Carmelita | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Her Love Story | Princess Marie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Manhandled | Tessie McGuire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | A Society Scandal | Marjorie Colbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Humming Bird | Toinette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Zaza | Zaza | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Hollywood | Gloria Swanson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Bluebeard's 8th Wife | Mona deBriac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | My American Wife | Natalie Chester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Impossible Mrs. Bellew | Betty Bellew | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Trip to Paramountown | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Her Gilded Cage | Suzanne Ornoff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Her Husband’s Trademark | Lois Miller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Don't Tell Everything | Marian Westover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Under the Lash | Deborah Krillet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Great Moment | Nada Pelham / Nadine Pelham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Something to Think About | Ruth Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Male and Female | Lady Mary Lasenby | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | For Better, for Worse | Sylvia Norcross | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Don't Change Your Husband | Leila Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Baseball Madness | The Heiress | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Misjudged Mr. Hartley | Maid | Super Hit | Similar → |
Gloria Swanson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gloria Swanson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gloria Swanson is "Three for Bedroom C" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gloria Swanson acted in?
Gloria Swanson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gloria Swanson?
Other notable films include "Madame Sans-Gêne", "Her Husband’s Trademark", and "My American Wife".