SURVIVING SPRING BYINGTON FILMS

1930s (ALL SURVIVE)

Her early sound‑era work — every title exists.



  • Ah, Wilderness! (1935)

  • Theodora Goes Wild (1936)

  • The Devil Is a Sissy (1936)

  • A Family Affair (1937) – first “Hardy Family” film

  • The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938)

  • You Can’t Take It With You (1938) – Oscar‑nominated

  • Jesse James (1939)

  • The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (1939)

1940s (ALL SURVIVE)

Her busiest decade — all preserved.

  • The Blue Bird (1940)

  • On Their Own (1940)

  • The Devil and Miss Jones (1941)

  • Rings on Her Fingers (1942)

  • The Vanishing Virginian (1942)

  • Heaven Can Wait (1943)

  • In the Meantime, Darling (1944)

  • Dragonwyck (1946)

  • The Green Years (1946)

  • Big City (1948)

  • June Bride (1948)

  • Apartment for Peggy (1948)

  • Louisa (1950) – one of her best later roles

1950s (ALL SURVIVE)

Her later film work — all intact.

  • Please Believe Me (1950)

  • The Rocket Man (1954)

  • The Mating Game (1959)

Television (ALL SURVIVE)

Her beloved TV work is also preserved.

  • December Bride (1954–1959) – her signature TV role

  • Laramie (guest appearances)

  • Wagon Train (guest appearances)

Summary

  • Spring Byington has no known lost films.

  • Her entire feature‑film career (1930–1959) survives.

  • Her television work is also fully preserved.

  • She is one of the best‑documented character actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

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