Dorothy Christy
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dorothy Christy (born Dorothea J. Seltzer, May 26, 1906 – died May 21, 1977) was an American actress. Christy acted with Will Rogers, Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers, and with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in the film Sons of the Desert (1933), in the role of Mrs. Laurel. She was Queen Tika of Murania in The Phantom Empire, Gene Autry’s 1935 cliffhanger serial. She concluded her cinema career in 1953. Dorothy Christy died of natural causes five days shy of her seventy-first birthday.
Dorothy Christy Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dorothy Christy reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dorothy Christy's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 94% of Dorothy Christy'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 She Got What She Wanted, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dorothy Christy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorothy Christy's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dorothy Christy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fountainhead | Society Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Caught | Wealthy Shopper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fighting Back | Martha Higby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Silver River | Woman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Miracle on 34th Street | Secretary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Magnificent Rogue | Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Junior Miss | Mrs. Cummings | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Laura | Woman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Double Up | Leon's Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Cutie on Duty | Mrs Errol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Radio Runaround | Mrs. Arlene Errol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Gem-Jams | Mrs. Arlene Errol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dear! Deer! | Mrs. Taylor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Get Hep to Love | 3rd Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine | Mrs. Updyke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sierra Sue | Verebel Featherstone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sailors on Leave | Blonde Woman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Shall Have Music | Woman Angry at Husband Being Late (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | East Side of Heaven | Mrs. Henry Smith (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Submarine Patrol | McPeek's Girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Lady in Waiting to Madame Du Barry (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Woman Against Woman | Mrs. Morton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | You Can't Have Everything | Blonde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Topper | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love Is News | Boardinghouse Beauty (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Early to Bed | Nurse (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Daring Young Man | Helen Kay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bright Eyes | Anita Smythe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | 6 Day Bike Rider | Mrs. Mabel St. Clair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Servants' Entrance | Mrs. Knut Johnson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | One Exciting Adventure | Woman with Earrings | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Love Birds | Kitten | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sons of the Desert | Mrs. Betty Laurel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Only Yesterday | Rena (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Big Squeal | Natalie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Second Hand Wife | Rose Bray (Uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Slightly Married | Marjorie Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Hollywood Handicap | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood | Mrs. Chauncey Chadwick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Unexpected Father | Evelyn Smythe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Big Business Girl | Mrs. Emery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Caught Cheating | Tessie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | No, No, Lady | Adelle Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | She Got What She Wanted | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Big Money | Leila | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Playboy of Paris | Mlle. Berengere | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | So This Is London | Lady Amy Ducksworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | She Who Gets Slapped | Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | That's My Wife | Undetermined Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Dorothy Christy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dorothy Christy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Christy is "She Got What She Wanted" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dorothy Christy acted in?
Dorothy Christy has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Christy?
Other notable films include "Cutie on Duty", "No, No, Lady", and "The Daring Young Man".