Verna Felton
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Verna Felton (July 20, 1890 – December 14, 1966) was an American character actress who was best-known for providing many female voices in numerous Disney animated films, as well as voicing Fred Flintstone's mother-in-law Pearl Slaghoople for Hanna-Barbera. Her film appearances during the 1940s included If I Had My Way (1940), Girls of the Big House (1945) and The Fuller Brush Man (1948). She was much in demand as a movie character actress during the early 1950s, including Buccaneer's Girl (1950) Belles on Their Toes (1952) Don't Bother to Knock (1952) and her memorable supporting role of Mrs. Potts in the film of William Inge's Picnic (1956). She was also known for her distinctive husky voice and no-nonsense attitude. Description above from the Wikipedia article Verna Felton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Verna Felton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Verna Felton reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Verna Felton's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Verna Felton'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 A Bob Hope Comedy Special, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Verna Felton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Verna Felton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Verna Felton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Once Upon a Studio | Flora (voice) (archive sound) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Disney’s Coyote Tales | Eloise (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Disney's Halloween Treat | Aunt Sarah (voice) (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Jungle Book | Winifred (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Man from Button Willow | Mrs.Pomeroy / Mother / Lady on Trolley (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Bob Hope Comedy Special | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Guns of the Timberland | Aunt Sarah | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Goliath II | Eloise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Sleeping Beauty | Flora / Queen Leah (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Taming Sutton’s Gal | Aunty Sutton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Oklahoman | Mrs. Waynebrook | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Picnic | Helen Potts | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lady and the Tramp | Aunt Sarah (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Don't Bother to Knock | Mrs. Ballew | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Belles on Their Toes | Cousin Leora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Little Egypt | Mrs. Doanne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Alice in Wonderland | Queen of Hearts (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | New Mexico | Mrs. Fenway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Gunfighter | Mrs. August Pennyfeather | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Buccaneer's Girl | Dowager | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cinderella | Fairy Godmother (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Fuller Brush Man | Junior's Grandmother (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | She Wrote the Book | Mrs. Kilgour | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Girls of the Big House | Agnes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dumbo | Elephant Matriarch / Mrs. Jumbo (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | If I Had My Way | Mrs. DeLacey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Northwest Passage | Mrs. Towne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President | Neighbor | Flop | Similar → |
Verna Felton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Verna Felton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Verna Felton is "A Bob Hope Comedy Special" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Verna Felton acted in?
Verna Felton has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Verna Felton?
Other notable films include "Taming Sutton’s Gal", "Once Upon a Studio", and "Little Egypt".