Bessie Eyton
ActingAbout Bessie Eyton
Bessie starred in at least 200 melodrama, action westerns and crime films. In the 1910 she was visiting the Selig Film studios with a party of friends, when a director saw and liked her red hair because he said it would photograph a beautiful black, so he offered her a minor role, she had no formal training on stage, as did many early film actors, she was talented and soon rose to be one of Selig's most popular stars.
Bessie Eyton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Bessie Eyton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Bessie Eyton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 39% of Bessie Eyton'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 Cheap Kisses, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Bessie Eyton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bessie Eyton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Bessie Eyton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | The Girl of Gold | Ada Tremaine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Cheap Kisses | Maybelle Wescott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Usurper | Margaret Quentin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | A Man of Honor | Christabel Beaumont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Children of Banishment | Mrs. Eloise Mackenzie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Way of a Man with a Maid | Gladys | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Still Alarm | Eleanor Fordham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The City of Purple Dreams | Kathlyn Otis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Who Shall Take My Life? | Mary Moran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Law North of 65 | Jeanne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Heart of Texas Ryan | Texas Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Beware of Strangers | Madeleine, Mentor's Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Crisis | Virginia Carvel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Twisted Trails | Sunshine West | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Two Natures Within Him | Mary Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Great Experiment | Ritta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Fork in the Road | Elsa - the Innkeeper's Daughte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Red Blood of Courage | Lydia Duane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Primitive Way | Mildred Manning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | His Fighting Blood | Hope McTrigger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Lassoing a Lion | Mary Valjon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | In the Days of the Thundering Herd | Sally Madison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | When the West Was Young | Nellie Halton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Chip of the Flying U | Dr. Cecil Grantham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The White Mouse | Jean Silver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Etienne of the Glad Heart | Marie Le Groux | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Wilderness Mail | Joan, a Young French-Canadian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | In Defiance of the Law | Isobel Deane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Shotgun Jones | Sally Lattier - the Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Spoilers | Helen Chester | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Kid Pink and the Maharajah | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Smuggler's Sister | Bessie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Alone in the Jungle | Helen Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | In the Long Ago | Starlight | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Greater Wealth | Mrs. Ed Young | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Mate of the Alden Bessie | The Captain's Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Blackbeard | Conchita | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1911 | Kit Carson's Wooing | Lat-to-nick | Flop | Similar → |
Bessie Eyton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bessie Eyton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bessie Eyton is "Cheap Kisses" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bessie Eyton acted in?
Bessie Eyton has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bessie Eyton?
Other notable films include "The Red Blood of Courage", "The Fork in the Road", and "The Great Experiment".