
Margaret Lindsay
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Margaret Lindsay (born Margaret Kies; September 19, 1910 – May 9, 1981) was an American film actress. Her time as a Warner Bros. contract player during the 1930s was particularly productive. She was noted for her supporting work in successful films of the 1930s and 1940s such as Jezebel (1938) and Scarlet Street (1945) and her leading roles in lower-budgeted B movie films such as the Ellery Queen series at Columbia in the early 1940s. Critics regard her portrayal of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Hepzibah Pyncheon in the 1940 film adaptation of The House of the Seven Gables as Lindsay's standout career role.
Best Margaret Lindsay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Margaret Lindsay's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Margaret Lindsay.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Chadwick Family | Elly | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies | Mona James | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Emergency Hospital | Dr. Janet Carey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | B.F.'s Daughter | 'Apples' Sandler | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Seven Keys to Baldpate | Connie Lane | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Her Sister's Secret | Renee DuBois Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Scarlet Street | Millie Ray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Club Havana | Rosalind | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Adventures of Rusty | Ann Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Crime Doctor | Grace Fielding | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Place for a Lady | June Terry | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen | Nikki Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Spoilers | Helen Chester | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen | Nikki Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring | Nikki Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime | Nikki Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Ellery Queen, Master Detective | Nikki Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The House of the Seven Gables | Hepzibah Pyncheon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Honeymoon Deferred | Janet Payne Farradene | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | British Intelligence | Helene von Lorbeer | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Under-Pup | Mrs. Cooper | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hell's Kitchen | Beth Avery | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | There's That Woman Again | Mrs. Francine Nacelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Garden of the Moon | Toni Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Jezebel | Amy Bradford Dillard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gold Is Where You Find It | Rosanne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Breakdowns of 1937 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Slim | Cally | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Song of the City | Angelina Romandi | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Green Light | Frances O'Gilvie | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Public Enemy's Wife | Judith Roberts Maroc | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Lady Consents | Gerry Mannerley | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dangerous | Gail Armitage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Frisco Kid | Jean Barrat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | 'G' Men | Kay McCord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Case of the Curious Bride | Rhoda | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Florentine Dagger | Florence Ballau | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Devil Dogs of the Air | Betty Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bordertown | Dale Elwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gentlemen Are Born | Joan Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Dragon Murder Case | Bernice Stamm | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fog Over Frisco | Valkyr 'Val' Bradford | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lady Killer | Lois | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | From Headquarters | Lou Winton | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Voltaire | Nanette Calas | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Ann Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Private Detective 62 | Janet Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Christopher Strong | Autograph Seeker at Party (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Cavalcade | Edith Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Once in a Lifetime | Dr. Lewis' Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
Margaret Lindsay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Margaret Lindsay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Margaret Lindsay is "Scarlet Street" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Margaret Lindsay acted in?
Margaret Lindsay has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Margaret Lindsay?
Other notable films include "Baby Face", "Jezebel", and "Once in a Lifetime".




