and Britain. From 1942 to 1946, Garson was consistently ranked by the Motion Picture Herald as one of America's top box-office draws.

Originally a stage and television actress in her native England, Garson signed a film contract in 1937 with Louis B. Mayer, the then-president of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). She found early critical success with her debut film, Goodbye, Mr. Chips