Mae Marsh
ActingAbout Mae Marsh
Mae Marsh (born Mary Wayne Marsh, November 9, 1894 – February 13, 1968) was an American film actress with a career spanning over 50 years.
Mae Marsh Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mae Marsh 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 Mae Marsh's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Mae Marsh'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 Life in Hollywood No. 4, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mae Marsh Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mae Marsh's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mae Marsh has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Sergeant Rutledge | Mrs. Nellie Hackett (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah | Mourner at Wake (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Searchers | Dark Cloaked Woman at Fort Guarding Deranged Woman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | While the City Sleeps | Mrs. Manners | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born | Malibu Party Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Quiet Man | Father Paul's Mother (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Blue Heaven | Maid (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Gunfighter | Mrs. O'Brien (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | When Willie Comes Marching Home | Mrs. Clara Fettles (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Everybody Does It | Harris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Letter to Three Wives | Miss Jenkins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Green Grass of Wyoming | Race Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fort Apache | Mrs. Gates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Thunder in the Valley | Flower Vendor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Miracle on 34th Street | Woman in Santa Line (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | My Darling Clementine | Simpson's Sister (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Leave Her to Heaven | Fisherwoman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn | Tynmore Sister (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Jane Eyre | Leah (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Song of Bernadette | Madame Blanche - Townswoman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Quiet Please, Murder | Miss Hartwig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Moon Is Down | Villager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Meanest Man in the World | Old Lady (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Man in the Trunk | Mrs. Inge (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake | Mrs. Purdy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Remember the Day | Teacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | For Beauty's Sake | Night Manager (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Grapes of Wrath | Muley's Wife (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Swanee River | Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | That's My Boy | Mother Scott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm | Aunt Jane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Movie Album | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Over the Hill | Ma Shelby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Life in Hollywood No. 4 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Rat | Odile Etrange | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Tides of Passion | Charity | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Arabella | Arabella | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The White Rose | Bessie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Paddy The Next Best Thing | Paddy Adair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Flames of Passion | Dorothy Hawke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Till We Meet Again | Marion Bates | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Nobody's Kid | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Little 'Fraid Lady | Cecilia Carne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Mother and the Law | The Little Dear One | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Spotlight Sadie | Sadie Sullivan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Stake Uncle Sam to Play Your Hand | Belgian Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages | The Dear One (Modern Story) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | His Lesson | Participant in Mob Scene (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | For the Son of the House | The Young Woman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | A Voice from the Deep | On Beach | Super Hit | Similar → |
Mae Marsh - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mae Marsh?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mae Marsh is "Life in Hollywood No. 4" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mae Marsh acted in?
Mae Marsh has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mae Marsh?
Other notable films include "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm", "For Beauty's Sake", and "Flames of Passion".