Martita Hunt
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Martita Edith Hunt (30 January 1900 – 13 June 1969) was an Argentine-born British theatre and film actress. She had a dominant stage presence and played a wide range of powerful characters. She is best remembered for her performance as Miss Havisham in David Lean's Great Expectations.
Martita Hunt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Martita Hunt 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 Martita Hunt's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 94% of Martita Hunt'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 Nursemaid Who Disappeared, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Martita Hunt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Martita Hunt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Martita Hunt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Bunny Lake Is Missing | Ada Ford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Becket | Empress Matilda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Brides of Dracula | Baroness Meinster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bottoms Up! | Lady Gore-Willoughby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Venetian Honeymoon | Lisa Bradwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Me and the Colonel | Mother Superior | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bonjour Tristesse | Philippe's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spies | Connie Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Admirable Crichton | Lady Brocklehurst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Anastasia | Baroness Elena von Livenbaum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Folly to Be Wise | Lady Dodd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | It Started in Paradise | Mme. Alice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Meet Me Tonight | Mabel Grace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Sister and I | Mrs. Camelot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | So Evil My Love | Mrs. Courtney (SR) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Great Expectations | Miss Havisham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Welcome, Mr Washington | Miss Finch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Talk About Jacqueline | Colonel's Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Great Mr Handel | Chorister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sabotage at Sea | Daphne Faber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Lady from Lisbon | Susan Wellington-Smythe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | They Flew Alone | Miss Bland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | East of Piccadilly | Ma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Freedom Radio | Frau Lehmann the Concierge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Middle Watch | Lady Elizabeth Hewett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | At the Villa Rose | Helen Vaquier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Old Mother Riley Joins Up | Commandant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Goodbye, Mr. Chips | British Tourist on Bicycle (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Nursemaid Who Disappeared | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Trouble Brewing | Mme Berdi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Good Old Days | Sarah Macaulay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Everything Happens to Me | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Prison Without Bars | Mme. Appel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Second Best Bed | Mrs. Mather | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Strange Boarders | Miss Pitter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Paradise for Two | Mme. Bernard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Good Morning, Boys! | Lady Bogshott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sabotage | The Professor's Daughter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Farewell Again | Adela Swayle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Tudor Rose | Jane's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Pot Luck | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | When Knights Were Bold | Aunt Esther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | King of the Damned | Woman on Plane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Foreign Affaires | Bit (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | First a Girl | Madame Seraphina | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mr. What's-His-Name? | Mrs Davies | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Man of the Moment | Lady at Roulette Table | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Case of Gabriel Perry | Mrs. Read | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | I Was a Spy | Aunt Lucille | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Service for Ladies | Aline - Countess Ricardi's Maid (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Martita Hunt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Martita Hunt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martita Hunt is "The Nursemaid Who Disappeared" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Martita Hunt acted in?
Martita Hunt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Martita Hunt?
Other notable films include "At the Villa Rose", "The Case of Gabriel Perry", and "Everything Happens to Me".