Dorothy Burgess
ActingDorothy Burgess Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dorothy Burgess reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dorothy Burgess's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Dorothy Burgess'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 I Want a Divorce, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dorothy Burgess Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorothy Burgess's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dorothy Burgess has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brasileiros em Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Gypsy in 'Hold Your Man' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The West Side Kid | Toodles | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Girls in Chains | Mrs. Peters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Man of Courage | Sally Dickson | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lone Star Ranger | Trixie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lady for a Night | Flo | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Cadet Girl | Minor Role (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Want a Divorce | Peppy Gilman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Lady in Question | Antoinette (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Village Tale | Lulu Stevenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gambling | Dorothy Kane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Friends of Mr. Sweeney | Millie Seagrove | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hat, Coat and Glove | Ann Brewster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Circus Clown | Babe (aka Miss Mercedes) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Black Moon | Juanita Perez Lane | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Affairs of a Gentleman | Nan Fitzgerald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | A Modern Hero | Hazel Flint Radier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Orient Express | Mabel Warren | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fashions of 1934 | Glenda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen | Dotty | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | From Headquarters | Dolly White | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Night Flight | Pellerin's Girlfriend | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Ladies Must Love | Peggy Burns | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Headline Shooter | Ruby, Burnett's Moll | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Important Witness | Ruth Dana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | It's Great to Be Alive | Al Moran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | I Love That Man | Ethel aka Giggles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hold Your Man | Gypsy | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Rusty Rides Alone | Mona Quillan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Strictly Personal | Bessie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-8 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | What Price Decency | Norma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Ladies They Talk About | Susie | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | On Your Guard | 'Sissy' Shannon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Malay Nights | Eve Blake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Out of Singapore | Concha Renaldo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Stoker | Margarita Valdez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Play Girl | Edna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Taxi! | Marie Costa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Lasca of the Rio Grande | Lasca | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Oh! Oh! Cleopatra | Cleopatra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Recaptured Love | Peggy Price | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Swing High | Trixie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Voice of Hollywood No. 1 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Pleasure Crazed | Alma Dean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Protection | Myrtle Hines | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | In Old Arizona | Tonia Maria | Average | Similar → |
Dorothy Burgess - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dorothy Burgess?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Burgess is "I Want a Divorce" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dorothy Burgess acted in?
Dorothy Burgess has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Burgess?
Other notable films include "I Love That Man", "Lasca of the Rio Grande", and "Protection".