Dorothy Malone
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Dorothy Malone (January 29, 1924 – January 19, 2018) was an American actress. Her film career began in 1943, and, in her early years, she played small roles, mainly in B-movies. After a decade, she began to acquire a more glamorous image, particularly after her role in Written on the Wind (1956), for which she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Her career reached its peak by the beginning of the 1960s, and she achieved later success with her television role as Constance MacKenzie on Peyton Place from (1964–1968). Less active in her later years, Malone's last screen appearance was in Basic Instinct in 1992. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dorothy Malone Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dorothy Malone reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. 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 Malone's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Dorothy Malone'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 Douglas Sirk: Über Stars, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dorothy Malone Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorothy Malone's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dorothy Malone has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Adventures of Errol Flynn | Diana Barrymore (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Basic Instinct | Hazel Dobkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | He's Not Your Son | Dr. Sullivan | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Off Your Rocker | Shelley Delaine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Douglas Sirk: Über Stars | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Winter Kills | Emma Kegan | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Murder in Peyton Place | Constance MacKenzie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The November Plan | Dawn Archer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Man Who Would Not Die | Paula Stafford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Pigeon | Elaine Hagen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Fate Is the Hunter | Lisa Bond (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Beach Party | Marianne | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Last Sunset | Belle Breckenridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Last Voyage | Laurie Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Warlock | Lily Dollar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Tarnished Angels | LaVerne Shumann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Tip on a Dead Jockey | Phyllis Tredman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Man of a Thousand Faces | Cleva Creighton Chaney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Written on the Wind | Marylee Hadley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tension at Table Rock | Lorna Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | At Gunpoint | Martha Wright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Artists and Models | Abigail Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sincerely Yours | Linda Curtis | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tall Man Riding | Corinna Ordway | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Young at Heart | Fran Tuttle | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Private Hell 36 | Francey Farnham | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Security Risk | Donna Weeks | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Pushover | Ann Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Loophole | Ruthie Donovan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Torpedo Alley | Susan Peabody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jack Slade | Virginia Maria Dale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Scared Stiff | Rosie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Bushwhackers | Cathy Sharpe | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Saddle Legion | Dr. Ann F. Rollins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone | Lola Gillway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Killer That Stalked New York | Alice Lorie | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Convicted | Kay Knowland | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Nevadan | Karen Galt | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Colorado Territory | Julie Ann Winslow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | One Sunday Afternoon | Amy Lind | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | To the Victor | Miriam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Two Guys from Texas | Joan Winston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Big Sleep | Acme Bookstore Proprietress | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Night and Day | Nancy | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Janie Gets Married | Sgt. Spud Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Frontier Days | Martha Mercer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Too Young to Know | Mary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Junior Hostess (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | One Mysterious Night | Eileen Daley (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Gildersleeve on Broadway | Model | Hit | Similar → |
Dorothy Malone - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dorothy Malone?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Malone is "Douglas Sirk: Über Stars" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dorothy Malone acted in?
Dorothy Malone has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Malone?
Other notable films include "The Pigeon", "Torpedo Alley", and "Two Guys from Texas".