Dorothy Cumming - Actor Profile

Dorothy Cumming

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
36Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 12, 1899
Birth Place: Boorowa, New South Wales, Australia

Dorothy Cumming Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dorothy Cumming reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 72% of Dorothy Cumming'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 New Commandment, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dorothy Cumming Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1929 Applause Mother Superior Average Similar →
1929 Kitty Mrs. St. George Average Similar →
1928 The Divine Lady Queen Maria Carolina Flop Similar →
1928 The Wind Cora Hit Similar →
1928 Our Dancing Daughters Diana's Mother Average Similar →
1928 Life's Mockery Gladys Morrison Hit Similar →
1928 Forbidden Hours Queen Alexia Hit Similar →
1928 The Divine Woman Mmme. Zizi Rouck, Marianne's Mother Hit Similar →
1927 The Lovelorn Beatrice Fairfax Super Hit Similar →
1927 In Old Kentucky Mrs. Brierly Super Hit Similar →
1927 The King of Kings Mary, the Mother Average Similar →
1926 Butterflies in the Rain Lady Pintar Super Hit Similar →
1926 For Wives Only Countess von Nessa Super Hit Similar →
1926 Mademoiselle Modiste Marianne Super Hit Similar →
1926 Dancing Mothers Mrs. Mazzarene Super Hit Similar →
1925 A Kiss for Cinderella Queen Average Similar →
1925 The New Commandment Countess Stoll Super Hit Similar →
1925 The Coast of Folly Constance Fay Super Hit Similar →
1925 The Manicure Girl Flora Super Hit Similar →
1925 One Way Street Lady Frances Thompson Super Hit Similar →
1924 The Female Clodah Harrison Super Hit Similar →
1924 Nellie, the Beautiful Cloak Model Mrs. Horton Super Hit Similar →
1924 The Next Corner Paula Vrain Super Hit Similar →
1923 Twenty-One Mrs. McCullough Super Hit Similar →
1923 The Cheat Lucy Hodge Super Hit Similar →
1923 A Self Made Wife Elena Vincent Hit Similar →
1922 Manslaughter Eleanor Bellington Average Similar →
1922 The Man From Home Princess Sabina Hit Similar →
1921 Don't Tell Everything Jessica Ramsey Super Hit Similar →
1920 The Thief Isabelle Lenwright Flop Similar →
1920 Idols of Clay Lady Cray Super Hit Similar →
1920 Notorious Miss Lisle Mrs. Lyons Hit Similar →
1920 The Notorious Mrs. Sands Dulcie Charteris Super Hit Similar →
1920 The Woman and the Puppet Bianca Super Hit Similar →
1920 A Woman Who Understood Mrs. Alden Flop Similar →
1916 Snow White Queen Brangomar, Snow White's Stepmother Average Similar →

Dorothy Cumming - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Cumming?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Cumming is "The New Commandment" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Cumming acted in?

Dorothy Cumming has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Cumming?

Other notable films include "In Old Kentucky", "The Next Corner", and "Butterflies in the Rain".

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