FrameThrower · Actors · Thelma Ritter
Thelma Ritter
6 films · 253 frames · top-billed in 2 · 1950–1967
Born 14 February 1902 · Brooklyn, New York, USA · died 5 February 1969
Thelma Ritter was an American actress, best known for her comedic roles as working-class characters and her strong New York accent. She was the recipient of a Tony Award and six nominations for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, more than any other actress in the category.
Awards
On FrameThrower we have: 6 films · 253 frames · top-billed in 2 · 1950–1967
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical1958
How their films are shot
Measured across 253 frames from the 6 films we hold. This is the look of the work Thelma takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.
Across the 6 films we hold, 68% of their frames are night, 52% low key — the look of the work Thelma takes.
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Films in the library
Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.
Often with
Shared films in this library, not a full filmography.
A reference database for filmmakers
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