Acting
Joyce Grenfell
- Titles
- 26movies3TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19411972
- Leading roles
- 7top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
The Americanization of Emily70/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 11 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.4average 2.6
- Situational Comedy5.7average 2.7
- Nostalgia6.4average 3.6
- Wit & Wordplay6.4average 3.7
- Satire & Parody4.9average 2.3
- Wholesome5.7average 3.3
- Absurdist Humor4.5average 2.0
- Physical Comedy4.6average 2.5
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism0.9, average 5.2
- Violence2.0, average 4.3
- Psychological3.6, average 5.6
- Scare0.8, average 2.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic British Comedy 2
- Family-Friendly 2
- Classic Comedy 2
- Romantic Comedy 2
- Nostalgic 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Janette ScottActorThe Old Dark House, Happy Is the Bride, The Good Companions, The Galloping Major
Hugh GriffithActorA Run for Your Money, The Good Companions, The Galloping Major, Scrapbook for 1933
George ColeActorThe Pure Hell of St Trinian's, The Belles of St Trinian's, Blue Murder at St Trinian's, Laughter in Paradise
Alastair SimActorThe Belles of St Trinian's, Blue Murder at St Trinian's, Laughter in Paradise
A.E. MatthewsActorThe Million Pound Note, Laughter in Paradise, The Galloping Major- VVal ValentineWriterThe Pure Hell of St Trinian's, The Belles of St Trinian's, Blue Murder at St Trinian's
Malcolm ArnoldComposerThe Pure Hell of St Trinian's, The Belles of St Trinian's, Blue Murder at St Trinian's
Frank LaunderWriterThe Pure Hell of St Trinian's, The Belles of St Trinian's, Blue Murder at St Trinian's
Sidney GilliatWriterThe Pure Hell of St Trinian's, The Belles of St Trinian's, Blue Murder at St Trinian's
Celia JohnsonActorLetter from Home, The Good Companions
Cecil ParkerActorThe Pure Hell of St Trinian's, Happy Is the Bride
Kathleen HarrisonActorThe Pickwick Papers, Letter from Home
Movies and TV shows
271970s
1 titles
Joyce Grenfell (1972)
TV show
1960s
4 titles · average score 62
70
The Americanization of Emily (1964)
as Mrs. Barham
62
The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964)
as Hortense Astor
56
The Old Dark House (1963)
as Agatha Femm
62
The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960)
as Sergeant Ruby Gates
1950s
14 titles · average score 66
Happy Is the Bride (1958)
as Aunt Florence
65
Blue Murder at St Trinian's (1957)
as Sgt. Ruby Gates
The Good Companions (1957)
as Lady Parlitt
68
The Million Pound Note (1954)
as Duchess of Cromarty
65
The Belles of St Trinian's (1954)
as P.W. Sgt. Ruby Gates
68
Genevieve (1953)
as Hotel Proprietress
The Pickwick Papers (1952)
as Mrs. Leo Hunter
67
The Magic Box (1952)
as Mrs Claire
68
Laughter in Paradise (1951)
as Elizabeth Robson
61
The Galloping Major (1951)
as Maggie
69
Stage Fright (1950)
as 'Lovely Ducks'
68
The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950)
as Miss Gossage: Staff of St. Swithin's
1940s
8 titles · average score 59
57
Alice in Wonderland (1949)
as Ugly Duchess / Dormouse
62
A Run for Your Money (1949)
as Mrs Pargiter
Poet's Pub (1949)
as Miss Horsefell-Hughes
Designing Women (1948)
as Miss Arty
While the Sun Shines (1947)
as Daphne
58
The Lamp Still Burns (1943)
as Dr. Barrett
The Demi-Paradise (1943)
as Sybil Paulson
Letter from Home (1941)
as Mrs Rogers