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)
The Roof