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SURVIVING EDNA MAY OLIVER FILMS

⭐ Silent‑Era Films (Surviving Titles)

Edna made only a handful of silent films, and the ones below are confirmed to survive:

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  • The Call of the Canyon (1923) – survives in incomplete form

  • The Perfect Sap (1927)

  • The Farmer’s Wife (1928) – survives; early talkie version also exists

(Her silent output is small, but the key titles above are preserved.)

⭐ Early Sound Era (ALL SURVIVE)

This is where Edna May Oliver becomes the Edna we know — sharp‑tongued, unforgettable, and scene‑stealing.

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  • Laugh and Get Rich (1931)

  • The Gay Diplomat (1931)

  • The Brat (1931)

  • The Lawyer’s Secret (1931)

  • The Conquering Horde (1931)

  • The Ladies of the Big House (1931)

⭐ Peak 1930s (ALL SURVIVE)

Her most iconic period — every film exists.

Literary Adaptations

  • Little Women (1933) – unforgettable as Aunt March

  • David Copperfield (1935) – iconic as Aunt Betsey Trotwood

  • A Tale of Two Cities (1935)

Hildegarde Withers Mystery Series (ALL SURVIVE)

Her beloved comic‑detective trilogy:

  • The Penguin Pool Murder (1932)

  • Murder on the Blackboard (1934)

  • Murder on a Honeymoon (1935)

Other 1930s Features

  • No More Ladies (1935)

  • The Last Gentleman (1934)

  • We're Rich Again (1934)

  • The Captain Hates the Sea (1934)

  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1935) – cameo

  • Pride and Prejudice (1940) – as Lady Catherine de Bourgh

⭐ 1940s (ALL SURVIVE)

Her final screen appearances:

  • Little Men (1940)

  • Pride and Prejudice (1940)

  • The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)

  • Lydia (1941)

  • A Gentleman at Heart (1942) – her final film

⭐ Summary

  • Edna May Oliver has no known lost sound films.

  • Her entire major career (1929–1942) survives in full.

  • A handful of her silent films survive, including The Cradle Snatchers and The Perfect Sap.

  • She is one of the best‑preserved character actresses of the early Hollywood era.

If you want, Connie, I can also prepare: ✨ A printable checklist of her surviving films ✨ A YouTube‑ready “Edna May Oliver Filmography” script ✨ A list of public‑domain Oliver films safe for your channel

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