Cast: Ellen Corby

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Ellen Corby. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Vertigo

1958 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · Kim Novak · Henry Jones · Barbara Bel Geddes

Synopsis Vertigo (1958) follows San Francisco law enforcement officer Scottie Ferguson (James Stewart), who is compelled to leave his job after a tragic incident leaves him with a debilitating fear of heights. When an acquaintance enlists his help to keep an...

8.2

69K votes

8.2

69K votes

Sabrina

1954 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Audrey Hepburn · William Holden · Walter Hampden

Synopsis Sabrina (1954) follows the story of a young woman, Sabrina, who has long harbored feelings for David Larrabee, the son of the wealthy family for whom her father works as a chauffeur. David, known for his indulgent lifestyle and numerous...

7.5

33K votes

7.5

33K votes

Caged

1950 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Eleanor Parker · Agnes Moorehead · Ellen Corby · Hope Emerson

Synopsis Caged (1950) follows the harrowing journey of 19-year-old Marie Allen, portrayed by Eleanor Parker, who finds herself incarcerated in an Illinois correctional facility for her involvement in an armed robbery. Upon her arrival, Marie encounters a compassionate prison head, played...

7.3

710 votes

7.3

710 votes

Woman They Almost Lynched

1953 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast John Lund · Brian Donlevy · Audrey Totter · Joan Leslie

Synopsis Woman They Almost Lynched (1953) follows the intertwined lives of Kate Quantrill (Audrey Totter), the spouse of the notorious Confederate raider Quantrill (Brian Donlevy), and Sally Maris (Joan Leslie), the innocent sister of Kate's former flame, saloon owner Bitteroot Bill...

7.3

47 votes

7.3

47 votes

The Mating Season

1951 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Gene Tierney · John Lund · Miriam Hopkins · Thelma Ritter

Synopsis The Mating Season (1951) follows the story of Val McNulty, a hardworking professional with ambitions, who swiftly falls for and marries Maggie Carleton, a socialite with no personal wealth. They settle into a modest apartment, living on Val's income. Meanwhile,...

6.8

282 votes

6.8

282 votes

Slightly Scarlet

1956 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast John Payne · Rhonda Fleming · Arlene Dahl · Kent Taylor

Synopsis Slightly Scarlet (1956) follows the story of Dorothy Lyons, a kleptomaniac who is released from prison and placed under the care of her sister, June, who works as a secretary for Frank Jansen, a political candidate with a reformist agenda....

6.7

416 votes

6.7

416 votes

Illegal

1955 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Lewis Allen

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Nina Foch · Hugh Marlowe · Jayne Mansfield

Synopsis Illegal (1955) follows the story of a district attorney whose relentless pursuit of justice leads him to inadvertently convict an innocent individual, resulting in a wrongful execution. Devastated by his mistake, he steps down from his position, turns to alcohol,...

6.7

269 votes

6.7

269 votes

I Remember Mama

1948 · Movie · 134 min. · United States

Direction George Stevens

Cast Irene Dunne · Barbara Bel Geddes · Oskar Homolka · Ellen Corby

Synopsis I Remember Mama (1948) presents the narrative of a Norwegian immigrant family residing in San Francisco during the year 1910, with the family's matriarch, Mama, at the core of their daily life. The story revolves around Mama's meticulous management of...

6.6

182 votes

6.6

182 votes

Sons of the Desert

1933 · Movie · 69 min. · United States

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Charley Chase · Mae Busch

Synopsis Sons of the Desert (1933) follows the comedic misadventures of Stan and Ollie as they deceive their wives into believing they are embarking on a therapeutic sea voyage, while in reality, they are headed to a convention. The wives, however,...

6.6

784 votes

6.6

784 votes

A Lion Is in the Streets

1953 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast James Cagney · Barbara Hale · Anne Francis · Warner Anderson

Synopsis A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) follows the journey of a captivating salesman from the swamps who discovers his political prowess. The narrative explores whether his rise to power signifies the emergence of a dangerous demagogue.

6.5

286 votes

6.5

286 votes

The Strangler

1964 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Burt Topper

Cast Victor Buono · David McLean · Diane Sayer · Davey Davison

Synopsis The Strangler (1964) follows the chilling tale of Leo Kroll, a lab technician residing in an unnamed metropolis, who is the mastermind behind a series of strangulation murders targeting young nurses. Driven by a warped sense of vengeance, Leo believes...

6.2

28 votes

6.2

28 votes

Direction Robert Stevens

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Jessica Tandy · Robert H. Harris · George Mathews

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Toby (TV) (1956) is set in New York during the year 1910. The story revolves around Al Birch, a dedicated bookkeeper who eagerly awaits the arrival of his beloved Edwina, whom he hasn't seen in two decades....

6.2

27 votes

6.2

27 votes

The F.B.I. (TV Series)

1965 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Virgil W. Vogel · Don Medford · Jesse Hibbs · William Hale

Cast Efrem Zimbalist Jr. · Philip Abbott · Marvin Miller · William Reynolds

Synopsis The F.B.I. (TV Series) (1965) aired from 1965 to 1974, spanning 241 episodes. This series delved into authentic FBI case files, with Inspector Lewis Erskine, portrayed by Efrem Zimbalist Jr., leading the investigations alongside various colleagues throughout the years.

6.1

23 votes

6.1

23 votes

A Woman's Secret

1949 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Maureen O'Hara · Melvyn Douglas · Gloria Grahame · Bill Williams

Synopsis A Woman's Secret (1949) follows the story of Susan, who is critically injured with a bullet lodged near her heart in a hospital. Marian confesses to the police that she shot Susan in a fit of anger, claiming that Susan...

5.8

380 votes

5.8

380 votes

The Waltons (TV Series)

1972 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Earl Hamner Jr. · Harry Harris · Philip Leacock · Ralph Waite

Cast Jon Walmsley · Eric Scott · Kami Cotler · Earl Hamner Jr.

Synopsis The Waltons (TV Series) (1972) spans nine seasons and 213 episodes, chronicling the life of the Walton family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression. The family's modest livelihood is derived from their sawmill on Walton's...

5.7

87 votes

5.7

87 votes

Macabre

1958 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction William Castle

Cast William Prince · Jim Backus · Christine White · Jacqueline Scott

Synopsis Macabre (1958) unfolds in a quiet town where a dedicated physician, portrayed by William Prince, finds himself ensnared in a sinister scheme. The doctor's peaceful life is shattered when his young daughter is abducted and cruelly buried alive. With time...

5.6

42 votes

5.6

42 votes

On Moonlight Bay

1951 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Doris Day · Gordon MacRae · Jack Smith · Leon Ames

Synopsis On Moonlight Bay (1951) follows the Winfield family as they settle into a charming new home in a quaint Indiana town. The story revolves around Marjorie Winfield, a spirited tomboy who finds herself drawn to William Sherman, a young man...

5.5

25 votes

5.5

25 votes

The Big Trees

1952 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Felix E. Feist

Cast Kirk Douglas · Eve Miller · Patrice Wymore · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis The Big Trees (1952) unfolds in the year 1900, where the ruthless timber magnate Jim Fallon devises a scheme to exploit a new law and amass a fortune by logging California's redwoods. A significant portion of the land he covets...

5.5

459 votes

5.5

459 votes

The vanquished

1953 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

5.1

41 votes

5.1

41 votes