Norma Varden
ActingAbout Norma Varden
Norma Varden Shackleton (20 January 1898 – 19 January 1989), known professionally as Norma Varden, was an English-American actress with a long film career.
Norma Varden Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Norma Varden 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 Norma Varden's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Norma Varden'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 Turkey Time, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Norma Varden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Norma Varden's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Norma Varden has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | (in "The Glass Key") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Doc | Mrs. Dobson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sound of Music | Frau Schmidt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Kisses for My President | Miss Disendorff (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Moochie of Pop Warner Football | Miss Devon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Miracle | Mrs. MacGregor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Buccaneer | Madame Hilaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | In the Money | Mrs. Smythe-Chumley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Witness for the Prosecution | Mrs. French | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | Lady Beekman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Strangers on a Train | Mrs. Cunningham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Secret Garden | Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Let's Live a Little | Nurse Brady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hollow Triumph | Mrs. Gerry (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Ivy | Joan Rodney (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Trouble with Women | Wilmer Dawson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Searching Wind | Mrs. Hayworth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Girls of the Big House | Mrs. Thelma Holt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Those Endearing Young Charms | Mrs. Woods, Hall's Floor Lady | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | National Velvet | Miss Sims | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The White Cliffs of Dover | Mrs. Bland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sherlock Holmes Faces Death | Gracie the Barmaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Good Fellows | Mrs. Drayton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Casablanca | Wife of Pickpocketed Englishman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Random Harvest | Julia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Major and the Minor | Mrs. Osborne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Glass Key | Henrys' Dinner Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Glamour Boy | Mrs. Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Scotland Yard | Lady Heathcote | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Waterloo Bridge | Hostess at Restaurant (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Everything Happens to Me | Mrs. Prodder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Rhythm Racketeer | Mrs. Della Nash | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wanted! | Mrs. Smithers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make-Up | Hostess | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Windbag the Sailor | Olivia Potter-Porter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | East Meets West | Lady Mallory | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Where There's a Will | Lady Margaret Wimpleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Music Hath Charms | Bit (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Foreign Affaires | Mrs. Hardy Hornett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Get Off My Foot | Mrs. Rawlingcourt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stormy Weather | Mrs. Dulcie Bullock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Dirty Work | Tiara Customer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Iron Duke | Duchess of Richmond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Evergreen | Barmaid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Crime on the Hill | Editor's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Turkey Time | Ernestine Stoatt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Night Like This | Mrs. Tuckett(uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Chance of a Night Time | Mrs. Rashley-Butcher (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Glorious Adventure | Court Lady (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Norma Varden - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Norma Varden?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Norma Varden is "Turkey Time" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Norma Varden acted in?
Norma Varden has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Norma Varden?
Other notable films include "Make-Up", "The Trouble with Women", and "Those Endearing Young Charms".