Dorothy Vaughan
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Dorothy Vaughan (November 5, 1890 – March 15, 1955) was an American actress. She appeared in more than 143 films and television. Vaughan is best known for appearing in Slander House (1930), The Ape (1940) and Lady Gangster (1942). She was sometimes credited as Dorothy Vaughn. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dorothy Vaughan (actress), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Dorothy Vaughan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dorothy Vaughan 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 Vaughan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 94% of Dorothy Vaughan'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 Gambling Ship, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dorothy Vaughan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorothy Vaughan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dorothy Vaughan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Chain Gang | Mrs. Briggs (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pretty Baby | Subway Commuter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Wonderful Life | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Rider from Tucson | Mrs. Brigitte O'Rielly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Home in San Antone | Ma Gibson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Bishop's Wife | Delia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lady from Shanghai | Old Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | High Wall | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Robin Hood Of Texas | Mrs. O'Brien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Egg and I | Emmy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Trail to San Antone | The Commodore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Up Goes Maisie | Landlady (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Adventure | Mrs. Ludlow (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Town Went Wild | Nurse Irma Reeves | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | It Happened Tomorrow | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Moonlight in Vermont | Mrs. Costello | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Once Upon a Honeymoon | Katie's Mother (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Gentleman Jim | Ma Corbett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Pride of the Yankees | Eleanor's Landlady (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Mrs. Johnson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Incredible Stranger | Mrs. Brewster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Go West, Young Lady | Townswoman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | Mrs. Ehrlich (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Three Girls About Town | Mrs. McDougall, scrubwoman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Manpower | Mrs. Boyle (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Strawberry Blonde | Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Secret Evidence | Mrs. Wilson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Kitty Foyle | Mary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Old Swimmin' Hole | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Diamond Frontier | Mrs. Willem | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Foreign Correspondent | Jones' Mother (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | They Drive by Night | Courtroom Matron (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hot Steel | Mrs. Morrison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | First Love | Ollie, Mrs. Clinton's Maid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Man in the Iron Mask | Midwife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Young Mr. Lincoln | Apple Pie Baker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Calling Dr. Kildare | Mother of Baby Vaughan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Within the Law | Miss McGuinness - Prison Matron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gambling Ship | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Little Orphan Annie | Mrs. Milligan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Boy Meets Girl | Happy's Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Chaser | Woman Auto Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Criminal Is Born | Martha Wheeler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Hoosier Schoolboy | Miss Hodges the School Mistress | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Slim | Older Nurse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Michael O'Halloran | Mrs. Tolliver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | That Man's Here Again | Mrs. Matthews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Black Legion | Mrs. Grogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Love Begins at Twenty | Evalina 'Evie' Gillingwater | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mary Burns, Fugitive | Irish matron | Super Hit | Similar → |
Dorothy Vaughan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dorothy Vaughan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Vaughan is "Gambling Ship" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dorothy Vaughan acted in?
Dorothy Vaughan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Vaughan?
Other notable films include "A Wonderful Life", "Mary Burns, Fugitive", and "Diamond Frontier".