Adele Mara
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Adele Mara (April 28, 1923 – May 7, 2010), born Adelaide Delgado, was an American actress, singer and dancer who appeared in films during the 1940s and 1950s. During the 1940s, the blond actress was also a popular pinup girl. One of her early roles was as a receptionist in the Three Stooges film I Can Hardly Wait. Other films include The Vampire's Ghost, Wake of the Red Witch, Angel in Exile, Sands of Iwo Jima, California Passage, and Don Siegel's Count the Hours. In 1961 appeared as a guest star with Cesar Romero on The Red Skelton Show in a sketch titled "Deadeye & The Alamo" - she played Elaine the nurse. Born in Highland Park, Michigan, of Spanish descent, she was married to television writer/producer Roy Huggins and appeared as a dancer in three episodes of his 1957 television series Maverick. Mara died of natural causes on May 7, 2010. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adele Mara, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Adele Mara Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Adele Mara reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Adele Mara's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Adele Mara's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Black Whip, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Adele Mara Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Adele Mara's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Adele Mara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | The Big Circus | Maria 'Mama' Colino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Curse of the Faceless Man | Maria Fiorillo | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Whip | Ruthie Dawson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Back from Eternity | Maria Alvarez - Stewardess | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Count the Hours! | Gracie Sager, Max Verne's Girlfriend | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Sea Hornet | Suntan Radford | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | California Passage | Beth Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Avengers | Maria Moreno | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Rock Island Trail | Constance Strong | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sands of Iwo Jima | Allison Bromley | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Wake of the Red Witch | Teleia Van Schreeven | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Night Time in Nevada | Joan Andrews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | I, Jane Doe | Marga-Jane Hastings | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Gallant Legion | Catalina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Campus Honeymoon | Bessie Ormsbee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Main Street Kid | Gloria | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Exposed | Belinda Prentice | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Robin Hood Of Texas | Julie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | I've Always Loved You | Señorita Fortaleza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Magnificent Rogue | Sugar Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Invisible Informer | Marie Ravelle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Inner Circle | Geraldine Travis, alias Gerry Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Night Train to Memphis | Constance Stephenson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Traffic in Crime | Silk Cantrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Passkey to Danger | Renee Beauchamps | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Catman of Paris | Marguerite Duval | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Guy Could Change | Bernice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Song of Mexico | Carol Adams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Tiger Woman | Sharon Winslow | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Girls of the Big House | Harriet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bells of Rosarita | Patty Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Grissly's Millions | Maribelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Thoroughbreds | Sally Crandall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Atlantic City | Adele - Barmaid | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Call of the South Seas | Aritana | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Fighting Seabees | Twinkles Tucker - Jitterbugger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | I Can Hardly Wait | Secretary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Good Luck, Mr. Yates | Welder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Crime Doctor | Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Back from the Front | Dizzy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Riders of the Northwest Mounted | Gabrielle Renaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Reveille with Beverly | Evelyn Ross | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Great Glover | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | You Were Never Lovelier | Lita Acuña | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lucky Legs | Secretary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Vengeance of the West | Anita Morell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Alias Boston Blackie | Eve Sanders | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Shut My Big Mouth | Elena Conchita Montoya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie Goes to College | Babs Conelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honolulu Lu | Debutante | Average | Similar → |
Adele Mara - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Adele Mara?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adele Mara is "The Black Whip" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Adele Mara acted in?
Adele Mara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Adele Mara?
Other notable films include "The Main Street Kid", "Song of Mexico", and "Night Train to Memphis".