Dorothy Lamour
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Dorothy Lamour (December 10, 1914 – September 22, 1996) was an American film actress. She is best-remembered for appearing in the Road to... movies, a series of successful comedies co-starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dorothy Lamour, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Dorothy Lamour Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dorothy Lamour reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. 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 Lamour's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Dorothy Lamour'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 This Is Bob Hope..., which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dorothy Lamour Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorothy Lamour's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dorothy Lamour has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | This Is Bob Hope... | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bing Crosby: Rediscovered | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hollywood Ghosts & Gravesites | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Creepshow 2 | Martha Spruce | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Donovan's Reef | Miss Lafleur | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Road to Hong Kong | Dorothy Lamour | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born World Premiere | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Road to Bali | Princess Lala | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Greatest Show on Earth | Phyllis | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Lucky Stiff | Anna Marie St Claire | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Slightly French | Mary O'Leary aka Rochelle Olivia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Girl from Manhattan | Carol Maynard | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | On Our Merry Way | Gloria Manners | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Road to Rio | Lucia Maria de Andrade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Wild Harvest | Fay Rankin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Variety Girl | Dorothy Lamour | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | My Favorite Brunette | Baroness Carlotta Montay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Road to Utopia | Sal Van Hoyden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Masquerade in Mexico | Angel O'Reilly | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Duffy's Tavern | Dorothy Lamour | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Medal for Benny | Lolita Sierra | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Rainbow Island | Lona | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | And the Angels Sing | Nancy Angel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Show-Business at War | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | They Got Me Covered | Christina Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Road to Morocco | Princess Shalmar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Beyond the Blue Horizon | Tama | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Dorothy Lamour | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Fleet's In | The Countess | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Aloma of the South Seas | Aloma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Caught in the Draft | Antoinette 'Tony' Fairbanks | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Road to Zanzibar | Donna Latour | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Chad Hanna | Albany Yates / Lady Lillian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Moon Over Burma | Arla Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Typhoon | Dea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Johnny Apollo | 'Lucky' Dubarry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Road to Singapore | Mima | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Disputed Passage | Audrey Hilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | St. Louis Blues | Norma Malone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Spawn of the North | Nicky Duval | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Tropic Holiday | Manuela | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Her Jungle Love | Tura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Big Broadcast of 1938 | Dorothy Wyndham | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thrill of a Lifetime | Dorothy Lamour | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Hurricane | Marama | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | High, Wide and Handsome | Molly Fuller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | College Holiday | Dancer | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Jungle Princess | Ulah | Average | Similar → |
Dorothy Lamour - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dorothy Lamour?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Lamour is "This Is Bob Hope..." with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Dorothy Lamour acted in?
Dorothy Lamour has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Lamour?
Other notable films include "A Star Is Born World Premiere", "Slightly French", and "Her Jungle Love".