Nora Swinburne
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nora Swinburne (24 July 1902 - 1 May 2000) was a British actress, born Leonora Mary Johnson in Bath, Somerset, daughter of Henry Swinburne Johnson and his wife Leonora Tamar (née Brain). She married English character actor Francis Lister in 1924, actor Edward Ashley-Cooper in 1934, and actor Esmond Knight in 1946. Her stepdaughter is the actress Rosalind Knight. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nora Swinburne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Nora Swinburne Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nora Swinburne reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nora Swinburne's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Nora Swinburne'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 Jury's Evidence, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nora Swinburne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nora Swinburne's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nora Swinburne has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Anne of the Thousand Days | Lady Kingston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Interlude | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Decision at Midnight | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Conspiracy of Hearts | Sister Tia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Third Man on the Mountain | Frau Matt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Perilous Assignment | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Strange Awakening | Mrs. Friend | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Helen of Troy | Hecuba | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The End of the Affair | Mrs Bertram | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Betrayed | The Scarf's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Quo Vadis | Pomponia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The River | The Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Daughter Joy | Ava Constantin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Christopher Columbus | Joanna de Torres | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Landfall | Admiral's Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Marry Me | Enid Lawson | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Fools Rush In | Angela Dickson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Bad Lord Byron | Lady Jersey | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | Mrs. Evie Katherine Peregrine (segment "The Colonel's Lady") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Blind Goddess | Lady Dearing | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Good-Time Girl | Miss Mills | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | They Knew Mr. Knight | Celia Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Fanny by Gaslight | Mary Hopwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Dear Octopus | Edna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Man in Grey | Mrs. Fitzherbert | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | They Flew Alone | ATA Commandant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Farmer's Wife | Araminta Grey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | It Happened to One Man | Alice Quair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Citadel | Mrs. Thornton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Dinner at the Ritz | Lady Railton | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Gay Adventure | Fay d'Allary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lonely Road | Anne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Jury's Evidence | Mary Trent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Lend Me Your Husband | Virgie Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Office Wife | Anne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Perfect Understanding | Lady Stephanie Fitzmaurice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Mr. Bill the Conqueror | Diana Trenchard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | White Face | Inez Landor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Voice Said Goodnight | Joan Creighton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Man of Mayfair | Elaine Barclay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | These Charming People | Julia Berridge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Potiphar's Wife | Lady Diana Bromford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Caste | Esther Eccles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Alf's Button | Lady Isobel Fitzpeter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | His Grace Gives Notice | Cynthia Bannock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Unwanted | Joyce Mannering | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The White Desert | Karin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Allein im Urwald | Lydia Gyldendal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Autumn of Pride | Peggy Naylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Fortune of Christina McNab | Christina McNab | Super Hit | Similar → |
Nora Swinburne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nora Swinburne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nora Swinburne is "Jury's Evidence" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nora Swinburne acted in?
Nora Swinburne has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nora Swinburne?
Other notable films include "Perilous Assignment", "The Unwanted", and "Caste".