Cissy Fitzgerald
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Cissy Fitzgerald (born Mary Kate Kipping; 1 February 1873 – 10 May 1941) was an English-American vaudeville actress, dancer, and singer who appeared in numerous silent and sound films. Fitzgerald acted in a popular Gaiety Girl show beginning in 1894 and was filmed in the role in 1896 in a self-titled short film shot by Thomas Edison's film company. She did not appear in films again until 1914 where she signed with the Vitagraph company and was quite popular in feature films and her own series of Cissy short films. Very little of Fitzgerald's silent material survives except her comic backup role in the 1928 Lon Chaney vehicle Laugh, Clown, Laugh
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Cissy Fitzgerald reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Cissy Fitzgerald's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 3% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Cissy Fitzgerald remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Laugh, Clown, Laugh, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Cissy Fitzgerald Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cissy Fitzgerald's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cissy Fitzgerald.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | Flirtation | Mrs. Nerps | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Maids a la Mode | Mrs. Von Eckterhorse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Du Barry, Woman of Passion | Bit role | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Painted Angel | Ma Hudler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | His Lucky Day | Mrs. Dan Dyne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Seven Footprints to Satan | Old Lady at Party | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Ladies of the Night Club | Bossy Hart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Laugh, Clown, Laugh | Giancinta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Two Flaming Youths | Madge Malarkey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Beauty Shoppers | Mrs. Schuyler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Arizona Wildcat | Mother Schyler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Women's Wares | Mrs. Frank Stanton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Fire and Steel | Mary O'Farrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Matinee Ladies | Madame Leonine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Women Love Diamonds | Mrs. Ray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Redheads Preferred | Mrs. Henry Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Her Big Night | Mrs. Harmon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Flames | Mrs. Edgerton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Love Thief | Countess Leopold Marjenka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Crown of Lies | Leading Lady | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Long Pants | The Widow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Danger Girl | Henrietta Travers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | I'll Show You the Town | Agnes Clevenger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Vanity's Price | Mrs. Connors | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Cornered | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Babbitt | Mrs. Zilla Reisling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Flowing Gold | The Suicide Blonde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Lilies of the Field | Florette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Look Out Below | Mme. Cayenne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Keep Moving | Cissie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Dust of Egypt | Mrs. Manning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Heavy Villains | Mrs. Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Esterbrook Case | Helen Van Austin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | A Madcap Adventure | Pearl Courthope | Flop | Similar → |
Cissy Fitzgerald - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cissy Fitzgerald?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cissy Fitzgerald is "Laugh, Clown, Laugh" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Cissy Fitzgerald acted in?
Cissy Fitzgerald has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cissy Fitzgerald?
Other notable films include "Seven Footprints to Satan", "Du Barry, Woman of Passion", and "Flirtation".