Mary Boland
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mary Boland (January 28, 1882 – June 23, 1965) was an American stage and film actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mary Boland, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Mary Boland Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mary Boland reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mary Boland's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Mary Boland'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 Mama Loves Papa, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mary Boland Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mary Boland's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mary Boland has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Guilty Bystander | Smitty | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Julia Misbehaves | Mrs. Gheneccio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Forever Yours | Aunt Mary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Nothing But Trouble | Mrs. Hawkley | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | In Our Time | Mrs. Bromley | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | One Night in the Tropics | Aunt Kitty Marblehead | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hit Parade of 1941 | Emily Potter | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Pride and Prejudice | Mrs. Bennet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | New Moon | Valerie de Rossac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | He Married His Wife | Ethel | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Women | The Countess De Lave | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Night Work | Sybil Fitch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Magnificent Fraud | Mme. Geraldine Genet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Boy Trouble | Sybil Fitch | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Artists and Models Abroad | Mrs. Isabel Channing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Little Tough Guys in Society | Mrs. Berry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Mama Runs Wild | Alice Summers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | There Goes the Groom | Mrs. Genevieve Pearson Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Danger – Love at Work | Mrs. Alice Pemberton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Marry the Girl | Ollie Radway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | College Holiday | Carola P. Gaye | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wives Never Know | Marcia Bigelow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | A Son Comes Home | Mary Grady | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Early to Bed | Tessie Weeks Beatty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Big Broadcast of 1936 | Mrs. Sealingsworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Two for Tonight | Mrs. Smythe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | People Will Talk | Clarice Wilton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Ruggles of Red Gap | Effie Floud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Pursuit of Happiness | Comfort Kirkland | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Down to Their Last Yacht | Queen of Malakamokalu, 'Queenie' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Here Comes the Groom | Mrs. Widden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Stingaree | Mrs. Clarkson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Melody in Spring | Mary Blodgett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Six of a Kind | Flora Whinney | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Four Frightened People | Mrs. Mardick | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Solitaire Man | Mrs. Zelma Hopkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Three Cornered Moon | Mrs. Nellie Rimplegar | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mama Loves Papa | Jessie Todd | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million | Mrs. Peabody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Evenings for Sale | Jenny Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Night of June 13 | Mazie Strawn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Personal Maid | Mrs. Otis Gary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Secrets of a Secretary | Mrs. Merritt | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | His Temporary Wife | Verna Devore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Perfect Lover | Mrs. Whitney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Prodigal Wife | Marion Farnham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Mountain Dew | Lily Bud Raines | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Stepping Stone | Mary Beresford | Flop | Similar → |
Mary Boland - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mary Boland?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Boland is "Mama Loves Papa" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mary Boland acted in?
Mary Boland has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mary Boland?
Other notable films include "The Magnificent Fraud", "Wives Never Know", and "Night Work".