Jane Bryan

Acting

Freshness: Feb 22, 2026

20Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 11, 1918

Birth Place: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

About Jane Bryan

Jane Bryan (born Jane O'Brien) was an American screen actress. She retired upon marrying in 1939.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jane Bryan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jane Bryan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jane Bryan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Old Maid, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jane Bryan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jane Bryan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

The Old Maid: The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.

The Old Maid

1939•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Kid Galahad: Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sist

Kid Galahad

1937•Crime

★6.8

★6.8

Each Dawn I Die: A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activiti

Each Dawn I Die

1939•Crime

★6.7

★6.7

We Are Not Alone: A British doctor and his son's Austrian governess have an affair and are accused of killing his wife.

We Are Not Alone

1939•Crime

★6.6

The Case of the Black Cat (1936) movie poster

★6.6

The Case of the Black Cat: Lawyer Perry Mason is summoned to the Laxter mansion in the dead of night to write granddaughter Wilma out of invalid Pe

The Case of the Black Cat

1936•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jane Bryan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1992	Murderers, Mobsters & Madmen: Fatal Females	-	Flop	Similar →
1940	Brother Rat and a Baby	Kate	Flop	Similar →
1939	Invisible Stripes	Peggy	Average	Similar →
1939	We Are Not Alone	Leni Krafft	Hit	Similar →
1939	Each Dawn I Die	Joyce Connover	Hit	Similar →
1939	These Glamour Girls	Carol Christy	Average	Similar →
1939	The Old Maid	Clementina	Hit	Similar →
1939	The Man Who Dared	Marge Carter	Flop	Similar →
1938	Brother Rat	Kate Rice	Flop	Similar →
1938	Girls on Probation	Connie Heath	Average	Similar →
1938	The Sisters	Grace Elliott	Average	Similar →
1938	A Slight Case of Murder	Mary Marko	Average	Similar →
1937	Breakdowns of 1937	Self	Average	Similar →
1937	Confession	Lisa Koslov	Average	Similar →
1937	Kid Galahad	Marie Donati	Hit	Similar →
1937	The Cherokee Strip	Janie Walton	Average	Similar →
1937	Marked Woman	Betty Strauber	Hit	Similar →
1937	Under Southern Stars	Arlene	Flop	Similar →
1936	The Captain's Kid	Betsy Ann Prentiss	Average	Similar →
1936	The Case of the Black Cat	Wilma Laxter	Hit	Similar →

Jane Bryan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jane Bryan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jane Bryan is "The Old Maid" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Jane Bryan acted in?

Jane Bryan has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jane Bryan?

Other notable films include "Kid Galahad", "Each Dawn I Die", and "We Are Not Alone".