Sybil Thorndike
ActingSybil Thorndike Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sybil Thorndike reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sybil Thorndike's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Sybil Thorndike'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 To What Red Hell, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sybil Thorndike Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sybil Thorndike's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sybil Thorndike has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Prince, The Showgirl and Me | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Great Inimitable Mr. Dickens | Elizabeth Ball Dickens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Don't Utter a Note | Florence Pringle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Passage to India | Mrs Moore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Man and Mirror | Isabel Manners | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Uncle Vanya | Marina, the nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Big Gamble | Aunt Cathleen | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Hand in Hand | Lady Caroline | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Riders to the Sea | Maurya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jet Storm | Emma Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Alive and Kicking | Dora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Shake Hands with the Devil | Lady Fitzhugh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Smiley Gets a Gun | Granny McKinley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Prince and the Showgirl | The Queen Dowager | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Bernard Shaw | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Weak and the Wicked | Mabel Wicks, Millie's friend | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Melba | Queen Victoria | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Sitter in Bath Studio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lady with a Lamp | Miss Bosanquet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Gone to Earth | Mrs. Marston | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Stage Fright | Mrs. Gill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Forbidden Street | Mrs. 'The Sow' Mounsey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | Mrs. Squeers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Major Barbara | The General | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Tudor Rose | Ellen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | A Gentleman of Paris | Lola Duval | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hindle Wakes | Mrs. Hawthorne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | To What Red Hell | Mrs Fairfield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Dawn | Nurse Edith Cavell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Bleak House | Lady Dedlock | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Esmeralda | Esmeralda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Macbeth | Lady Macbeth | Super Hit | Similar → |
Sybil Thorndike - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sybil Thorndike?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sybil Thorndike is "To What Red Hell" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sybil Thorndike acted in?
Sybil Thorndike has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sybil Thorndike?
Other notable films include "Dawn", "Hindle Wakes", and "Bleak House".