
Dolores del Río
ActingAbout Dolores del Río
Dolores del Río (3 August 1904 – 11 April 1983) was a Mexican film actress. She was a star of Hollywood films during the silent era and in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Later in life, she became an important actress in Mexican films. She was generally thought to be one of the most beautiful actresses of her era, and was the first Latin American movie star to have international appeal. In the Silent film era, Del Rio was considered a counterpart to Rudolph Valentino. With the arrival of the talkies, she became one of the principal Art Deco symbols of beauty. Del Río was one of the principal stars of Mexican films during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema in the 1940s and 1950s. She was frequently called the "Princess of México".
Dolores del Río Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dolores del Río 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 Dolores del Río's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Dolores del Río'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 Sculptor's Dream, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dolores del Río Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dolores del Río's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dolores del Río has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema | Herself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | México de mis amores | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Children of Sanchez | Grandma Paquita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Mexico 68: Snapshots | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | More Than a Miracle | Reine Mère | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Lady of the Dawn | La Peregrina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Cheyenne Autumn | Spanish woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Flaming Star | Neddy Burton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Sin of a Mother | Gabriela del Valle | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | La Cucaracha | Isabel Puente | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Where Are Our Children Going? | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Torero! | Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Boy and the Fog | Marta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Reportaje | María Cristina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Doña Perfecta | Doña Perfecta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Unloved Woman | Raimunda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Historia de una mala mujer | Mrs. Erlynne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Fugitive | An Indian Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Other | Magdalena Méndez / María Méndez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Jungle of Fire | Estrella | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Maria Candelaria | María Candelaria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Wild Flower | Esperanza | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Journey into Fear | Josette Martel | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | International Settlement | Lenore Dixon | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Ali Baba Goes to Town | Herself | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Lancer Spy | Dolores Daria Sunnel | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Devil's Playground | Carmen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Accused | Gaby Seymour | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Dream Comes True | Herself (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | In Caliente | Rita Gomez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Wonder Bar | Inez | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Flying Down to Rio | Belinha De Rezende | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Bad One | Lita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Sculptor's Dream | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Evangeline | Evangeline | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Red Dance | Tasia | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Movie City of Hollywood | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Revenge | Rascha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | No Other Woman | Carmelita de Granados | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Ramona | Ramona | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Trail of '98 | Berna | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Gateway of the Moon | Chela (Toni) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Resurrection | Katyusha Maslova | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Whole Town's Talking | Rita Renault - Movie Star | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | What Price Glory | Charmaine de la Cognac | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Pals First | Jeanne Lamont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | High Steppers | Evelyn Iffield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Joanna | Carlotta de Silva | Super Hit | Similar → |
Dolores del Río - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dolores del Río?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dolores del Río is "The Sculptor's Dream" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dolores del Río acted in?
Dolores del Río has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dolores del Río?
Other notable films include "Accused", "Historia de una mala mujer", and "High Steppers".




