Dorothy Arnold - Actor Profile

Dorothy Arnold

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
14Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 21, 1917
Birth Place: Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Dorothy Arnold Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dorothy Arnold reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dorothy Arnold's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 71% of Dorothy Arnold'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 Someone Must Pay, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dorothy Arnold Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dorothy Arnold's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Someone Must Pay (1919) movie poster
★10.0

Someone Must Pay: Broker Henry Taylor is furious at the attention his wife Regina receives from Charles Bryant, an elderly bachelor. When

Someone Must Pay

1919•Drama
★10.0
Gambling Ship (1938) movie poster
★10.0

Gambling Ship: A gambler uses his winnings to help support an orphanage.

Gambling Ship

1938•Drama
★9.0
Pirates of the Skies (1939) movie poster
★9.0

Pirates of the Skies: Cafe waitress Barbara Whitney refuses to acknowledge her marriage to Air Policeman Nick Conlon until he upgrades his car

Pirates of the Skies

1939•Drama
★7.7
The House of Fear (1939) movie poster
★7.7

The House of Fear: A detective goes undercover as a producer to investigate an actor's murder, which occurred during the performance of a p

The House of Fear

1939•Crime
★7.7
Code of the Streets (1939) movie poster
★7.7

Code of the Streets: Frankie Thomas plays Bob Lewis, leader of a gang consisting of Sailor, Murph, Monk, Trouble and Yap. The son of disgrace

Code of the Streets

1939•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Dorothy Arnold has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1957 Lizzie Elizabeth's Mother Hit Similar →
1949 The Phantom Creeps Jean Drew Flop Similar →
1939 Hero for a Day Dorothy Hit Similar →
1939 The House of Fear Gloria DeVere Super Hit Similar →
1939 Unexpected Father Sally - showgirl Average Similar →
1939 Code of the Streets Mildred Super Hit Similar →
1939 The Family Next Door Cashier Average Similar →
1939 You Can't Cheat an Honest Man 1st Debutante (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1939 The Phantom Creeps Jean Drew Flop Similar →
1939 Pirates of the Skies - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Gambling Ship - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Exposed Hatcheck Girl Hit Similar →
1938 The Storm Nora Hit Similar →
1919 Someone Must Pay Vivian Taylor Super Hit Similar →

Dorothy Arnold - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Arnold?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Arnold is "Someone Must Pay" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Arnold acted in?

Dorothy Arnold has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Arnold?

Other notable films include "Gambling Ship", "Pirates of the Skies", and "The House of Fear".

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