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Acting

Ellen Drew

Career: Active from 1937 to 1957, busiest in 1940 with 6 main titles.

Leading roles: 35
top three billing

Average score: 61/100

Highest rated: Christmas in July
84/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 27 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Ellen Drew Catalog average

Rarely in their work

Contemporary Realism
1.9, average 5.4
Pop Culture
0.8, average 2.2
Fantasy
0.5, average 1.7
Tech & Humanity
0.5, average 1.6

Main genres

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Recurring tags

Social Commentary 3
Classic Hollywood 3
Historical Setting 3
World War II 2
Mystery 2
Psychological Thriller 2
Intrigue 2
Nostalgic Charm 2
Political Intrigue 2
Quirky Characters 2
Romantic Comedy 2
Film Noir 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

66

Type

Role

Score

Decade

Genre

Group by

1960s

1 title · average score 69

The Barbara Stanwyck Show

69

TV show · as Kate

1950s

13 titles · average score 68

Perry Mason

82

TV show · as Julia Webberly

Outlaw's Son

61

as Ruth Sewall

The Millionaire

68

TV show · as Julia Conrad

as School Teacher

The Ford Television Theatre

74

TV show · as Elaine Anderson

Man in the Saddle

59

as Nan Melotte

The Great Missouri Raid

63

as Bee Moore

Stars in My Crown

77

as Harriet Gray

The Baron of Arizona

77

as Sofia de Peralta-Reavis

Davy Crockett, Indian Scout

53

as Frances Oatman

Cargo to Capetown

as Kitty Mellar

Lux Video Theatre

TV show · as Mrs. Spence

1940s

28 titles · average score 60

The Crooked Way

59

as Nina Martin

The Man from Colorado

57

as Caroline Emmet

Crime Doctor's Man Hunt

64

as Irene Cotter / Natalie Cotter

Isle of the Dead

60

as Thea

China Sky

55

as Louise Thompson

Dark Mountain

53

as Kay Downey

My Favorite Spy

56

as Teresa 'Terry' Kyser

Our Wife

65

as Babe Marvin

The Monster and the Girl

50

as Susan Webster

Christmas in July

84

as Betty Casey

The Texas Rangers Ride Again

57

as Ellen 'Slats' Dangerfield

The Mad Doctor

64

as Linda Booth

1930s

24 titles · average score 61

The Gracie Allen Murder Case

56

as Ann Wilson

Geronimo

57

as Alice Hamilton

The Lady's from Kentucky

as Penelope 'Penny' Hollis

If I Were King

72

as Huguette

Sing, You Sinners

59

as Martha Randall

You and Me

75

as Cashier (uncredited)

Dangerous to Know

64

as Secretary on Intercom (voice) (uncredited)

Night of Mystery

as Secretary

Make Way for Tomorrow

91

as Usherette (uncredited)

Rhythm on the Range

48

as Party Guest

The Big Broadcast of 1937

59

as Telephone Girl

Yours for the Asking

58

as Woman (uncredited)