Dorothy Gish
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dorothy Elizabeth Gish was an American actress of the screen and stage, as well as a director and writer. Dorothy and her older sister Lillian Gish were major movie stars of the silent era. Dorothy also had great success on the stage, and was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame. Dorothy Gish was noted as a fine comedian, and many of her films were comedies.
Dorothy Gish Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dorothy Gish 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 Gish's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Dorothy Gish'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 Red Hicks Defies the World, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dorothy Gish Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorothy Gish's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dorothy Gish has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Cardinal | Celia Fermoyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Whistle at Eaton Falls | Mrs Doubleday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Centennial Summer | Mrs. Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Our Hearts Were Young and Gay | Mrs. Skinner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Wolves | Leila McDonald | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Madame Pompadour | Madame Pompadour | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | London | Mavis Hogan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Tiptoes | Tiptoes Kaye | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Clothes Make the Pirate | Betsy Tidd | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Nell Gwyn | Nell Gwyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ | Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Beautiful City | Mollie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Night Life of New York | Meg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Romola | Tessa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Bright Shawl | La Clavel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Fury | Minnie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Country Flapper | Jolanda Whiple - the Country Flapper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Orphans of the Storm | Louise Girard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Ghost in the Garret | Delsie O'Dell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Flying Pat | Patricia Van Nuys | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Little Miss Rebellion | Grand Duchess Marie Louise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Mary Ellen Comes to Town | Mary Ellen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Turning the Tables | Doris Pennington | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Nobody Home | Frances Wadsworth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Nugget Nell | Nugget Nell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | I'll Get Him Yet | Susy Faraday Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Peppy Polly | Polly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Hope Chest | Sheila Moore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Hearts of the World | The Little Disturber | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Stage Struck | Ruth Colby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Little Yank | Sallie Castleton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Gretchen the Greenhorn | Gretchen Van Houck | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Little School Ma'am | Nan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | His Lesson | Participant in Mob Scene (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Home, Sweet Home | Sister of Payne's Sweetheart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Different Man | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Cigar Butts | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Judith of Bethulia | Crippled Beggar | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Duel for Love | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | A Cure for Suffragettes | Suffragette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Suffragette Minstrels | Among Suffragette Minstrels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Papa's Baby | Young Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Red Hicks Defies the World | Hicks' Sweetheart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Burglar’s Dilemma | Birthday Wellwisher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The New York Hat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | My Baby | Wedding Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Musketeers of Pig Alley | Frizzy-Haired Woman in Street (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Painted Lady | Belle at Ice Cream Festival | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | So Near, Yet So Far | A Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | An Unseen Enemy | Youngest Sister | Average | Similar → |
Dorothy Gish - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dorothy Gish?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Gish is "Red Hicks Defies the World" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dorothy Gish acted in?
Dorothy Gish has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Gish?
Other notable films include "The Suffragette Minstrels", "Turning the Tables", and "Mary Ellen Comes to Town".