Madeleine Carroll
ActingAbout Madeleine Carroll
Edith Madeleine Carroll (26 February 1906 - 2 October 1987) was an English actress, popular both in Britain and America in the 1930s and 1940s. At the peak of her success she was the highest-paid actress in the world, earning a then staggering $250,000 in 1938. Carroll is remembered for her role in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps. She is also noted for abandoning her acting career after the death of her sister Marguerite in the London Blitz, to devote herself to helping wounded servicemen and children displaced and maimed by the war.
Madeleine Carroll Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Madeleine Carroll reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Madeleine Carroll's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Madeleine Carroll'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 The American Prisoner, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Madeleine Carroll Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Madeleine Carroll's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Madeleine Carroll has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fan | Mrs. Erylnne | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | An Innocent Affair | Paula Doane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | White Cradle Inn | Magda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | My Favorite Blonde | Karen Bentley | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Bahama Passage | Carol Delbridge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Night In Lisbon | Leonora Pettycoate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Virginia | Charlotte Dunterry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | April Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Safari | Linda Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Son, My Son! | Livia Vaynol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Honeymoon in Bali | Gail Allen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cafe Society | Christopher West | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | It Might Be You | Self - Introduction | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blockade | Norma | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Prisoner of Zenda | Princess Flavia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | It's All Yours | Linda Gray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Screen Snapshots: Series 16, No. 12 | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | On the Avenue | Mimi Caraway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lloyd's of London | Elizabeth Stacy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The General Died at Dawn | Judy Perrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Secret Agent | Elsa Carrington | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case Against Mrs. Ames | Hope Ames | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Story of Papworth, the Village of Hope | The Introducer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The 39 Steps | Pamela | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Dictator | Queen Caroline Matilde of Danmark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The World Moves On | Mrs. Warburton, 1825 / Mary Warburton Girard, 1914 | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | I Was a Spy | Martha Cnockhaert | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sleeping Car | Anne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Written Law | Lady Margaret Rochester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Fascination | Gwenda Farrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Madame Guillotine | Lucille de Choisigne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Kissing Cup's Race | Lady Molly Adair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The School for Scandal | Lady Teazle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Escape! | Dora | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | French Leave | Mlle. Juliette / Dorothy Glenister | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Young Woodley | Laura Simmons | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | L'instinct | Cécile Bernon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Crooked Billet | Joan Easton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The W Plan | Rosa Hartmann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Atlantic | Monica | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The American Prisoner | Grace Malherb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The First Born | Lady Madeleine Boycott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Guns of Loos | Diana Cheswick | Super Hit | Similar → |
Madeleine Carroll - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Madeleine Carroll?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Madeleine Carroll is "The American Prisoner" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Madeleine Carroll acted in?
Madeleine Carroll has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Madeleine Carroll?
Other notable films include "L'instinct", "Virginia", and "Young Woodley".