Barbara Everest

Barbara Everest was an English actress known for her performances in films like Gaslight, The Phantom Fiend, and The Uninvited. Born on June 9, 1883, in Wandsworth, Surrey, England, she became a notable figure in British cinema and passed away on February 9, 1968, in Wimbledon, Surrey, England.

Personal and Family Life

Barbara Everest had a long career in acting and was recognized for her kind demeanor and maternal roles. Her work on stage and film showcased her talent and dedication to the craft. While not much is widely known about her personal life, her contributions to the film industry remain impactful.

Death and Legacy

Barbara Everest died on February 9, 1968. Her legacy endures through her performances, especially in classic films, where she often played nurturing characters. Her work continues to be appreciated by film enthusiasts and serves as inspiration for aspiring actors.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Jane Eyre	1943-12-24	Lady Ingram
Gaslight	1944-05-04	Elizabeth Tompkins
Scrooge	1935-11-26	Mrs. Cratchit
The Valley of Decision	1945-05-03	Delia
Phantom of the Opera	1943-08-12	The Aunt
The Uninvited	1944-02-24	Lizzie Flynn
Madeleine	1950-02-16	Mrs. Smith
Wanted for Murder	1946-06-17	Mrs Colebrooke
The Damned	1962-11-16	Miss Lamont
The Fatal Witness	1945-09-15	Lady Elizabeth Ferguson / Vera Cavanaugh
The Man Who Finally Died	1963-12-01	Martha
The Lodger	1932-09-08	Mrs. Bunting
Inquest	1939-12-01	Mrs. Wyatt
Jump for Glory	1937-01-01	Mrs. Nolan
An Inspector Calls	1954-03-16	Committee Member – Mrs. Lefson
The Man Without a Soul	1916-07-01	Elaine Ferrier
The Man Behind the Mask	1936-08-23	Lady Slade
Frieda	1947-06-19	Mrs Dawson
The Warren Case	1934-07-30	(uncredited)
Trunk Crime	1939-03-27	Ursula
A Romance of Old Baghdad	1922-03-01	Mrs. Jocelyn
The Umbrella	1933-05-26	Mrs. Wynne
Meet Maxwell Archer	1940-02-17	Miss Duke
Lily Christine	1932-03-31	Hempel
When London Sleeps	1932-07-22	Madame Lamberti
The World, the Flesh and the Devil	1932-11-01	Mrs. Brophy
Old Mother Riley	1937-08-13	Mrs. Briggs
The Safecracker	1958-03-05	Mrs. Dawson
Passing Shadows	1934-10-22	Mrs. Lawrence
Dangerous Afternoon	1961-05-23	Mrs. Judson
El Cid	1961-10-24	Mother Superior
Nurse on Wheels	1963-01-03	Nurse Merrick
Mission to Moscow	1943-04-29	Mrs. Litvinov
The Passing of the Third Floor Back	1935-09-01	Cook
Fox Farm	1922-07-04	Kate Falconer
Rotten to the Core	1965-07-14	Mrs Dick
Love in Exile	1936-12-09	Ana
Pride and Prejudice	1938-01-01	Mrs. Bennet
There Goes the Bride	1932-10-25	Mme. Marquand (uncredited)
The Second Mr. Bush	1940-04-02	Mrs. Windel-Todd
Upstairs and Downstairs	1959-11-02	2nd Old Lady
Men of Yesterday	1936-05-01
Ingrid Bergman Remembered	1996-04-06	Self (archive footage)
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