Dorothy Hyson

Acting

Freshness: Mar 14, 2026

12Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 24, 1914

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Editorial Analysis: Career & Legacy of Dorothy Hyson

Dorothy Hyson (December 24, 1914 – May 23, 1996) was an American-born film and stage actress.

Dorothy Hyson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dorothy Hyson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Dorothy Hyson'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 Spare a Copper, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Dorothy Hyson Movies Ranked

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

★6.8

★6.8

Spare a Copper: George is an inept reserve policeman working in wartime Liverpool, who is chosen by a gang of Nazi saboteurs as the stoo

Spare a Copper

1940•Comedy

★5.7

★5.7

Sing As We Go: When the textile mill closes, putting her out of work, Gracie finds herself experiencing all of the amusements of Blackp

Sing As We Go

1934•Comedy

★5.6

★5.6

The Ghoul: British Egyptologist, Professor Morlant, seeks immortality through the power of a jewel buried in the tomb of an Orienta

The Ghoul

1933•Horror

★5.0

★5.0

You Will Remember: Biography of popular English composer Leslie Stuart (Robert Morley), who rose to fame through performances of his songs

You Will Remember

1941•Drama

★2.0

★2.0

Happy: A young musician invents an anti-theft device for cars, but works as a jazz conductor while waiting for his invention to

Happy

1933

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dorothy Hyson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1941	You Will Remember	Ellaline Terriss	Flop	Similar →
1940	Spare a Copper	Jane Gray	Hit	Similar →
1940	Now You're Talking	Mrs Hampton	Flop	Similar →
1939	The Miser	Marian - in love with Cleante	Flop	Similar →
1934	Sing As We Go	Phyllis	Average	Similar →
1934	A Cup of Kindness	Betty Ramsbottom	Flop	Similar →
1933	Happy	Lillian	Flop	Similar →
1933	Turkey Time	Rose Adair	Flop	Similar →
1933	That's a Good Girl	Moya Malone	Flop	Similar →
1933	The Ghoul	Betty Harlon	Average	Similar →
1933	Soldiers of the King	Judy Marvello	Flop	Similar →
1921	Paying the Piper	Baby (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Dorothy Hyson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Hyson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Hyson is "Spare a Copper" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Hyson acted in?

Dorothy Hyson has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Hyson?

Other notable films include "Sing As We Go", "The Ghoul", and "You Will Remember".