Dorothy West - Actor Profile

Dorothy West

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
50Total Films
6.4 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 28, 1891
Birth Place: Griffin, Georgia, USA

About Dorothy West

Dorothy West (August 29, 1891 – December 11, 1980) was an American stage and film actress, as well as a radio performer.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Dorothy West Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dorothy West 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 West's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Dorothy West'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 The Unchanging Sea, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dorothy West Movies Ranked

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

★6.4
The Unchanging Sea (1910) movie poster
★6.4

The Unchanging Sea: In this story set at a seaside fishing village and inspired by a Charles Kingsley poem, a young couple's happy life is t

The Unchanging Sea

1910•Drama
★6.2
A Corner in Wheat (1909) movie poster
★6.2

A Corner in Wheat: On a whim, a greedy tycoon decides to corner the world market in wheat. This doubles the price of bread, forcing grain p

A Corner in Wheat

1909•Drama
★6.2
A Child's Impulse (1910) movie poster
★6.2

A Child's Impulse: Mrs. Thurston, a socially ambitious widow, is holding one of her famous Bohemian parties. To these functions are invited

A Child's Impulse

1910•Drama
★6.1
Those Awful Hats (1909) movie poster
★6.1

Those Awful Hats: A pair of young ladies cause trouble at the cinema with their lavish hats.

Those Awful Hats

1909•Comedy
★5.5
In the Border States (1910) movie poster
★5.5

In the Border States: During the Civil War, a father living in a border state leaves to join the Union Army. After he leaves, Confederate troo

In the Border States

1910•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Dorothy West has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 The Many Faces of Dracula Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1916 The Habit of Happiness Elsie Pepper Flop Similar →
1911 The Revenue Man and His Girl The Moonshiner's Daughter Flop Similar →
1911 Swords and Hearts Jennie Baker Flop Similar →
1911 Heart Beats of Long Ago The Daughter Flop Similar →
1911 Fate's Turning - Flop Similar →
1911 His Trust Fulfilled The Frazier Child, As an Adult Flop Similar →
1911 His Trust The Daughter as an Adult Flop Similar →
1911 The Italian Barber - Flop Similar →
1910 Winning Back His Love At Stage Door Flop Similar →
1910 The Lesson - Flop Similar →
1910 The Golden Supper Camilla Flop Similar →
1910 The Fugitive Confederate Son's Fiancée Flop Similar →
1910 The Banker's Daughters Martha Bourne - the Banker's Older Daughter Flop Similar →
1910 Rose o' Salem Town A Sea Child Flop Similar →
1910 The Oath and the Man Aristocrat Flop Similar →
1910 The Usurer At Luncheon Flop Similar →
1910 The House with Closed Shutters Agnes Randolph - Charles' Sister Flop Similar →
1910 A Flash of Light At First Party Flop Similar →
1910 A Child's Impulse At Second Party Average Similar →
1910 In the Border States Union Maiden at Farewell Average Similar →
1910 A Child of the Ghetto Ruth Flop Similar →
1910 Ramona Woman in Chapel Flop Similar →
1910 Love Among the Roses The Handmaiden Flop Similar →
1910 The Unchanging Sea Villager (uncredited) Average Similar →
1910 Faithful Neighbor Flop Similar →
1910 The Newlyweds On Train Flop Similar →
1909 To Save Her Soul At Party Flop Similar →
1909 A Corner in Wheat - Average Similar →
1909 The Redman's View Indian Flop Similar →
1909 The Mountaineer's Honor At Dance Flop Similar →
1909 The Light That Came At the Ball Flop Similar →
1909 Nursing a Viper - Flop Similar →
1909 What's Your Hurry? On Street Flop Similar →
1909 The Gibson Goddess Maid Flop Similar →
1909 Lines of White on a Sullen Sea The Second Wife's Friend Flop Similar →
1909 The Little Darling - Flop Similar →
1909 A Strange Meeting - Flop Similar →
1909 The Cricket on the Hearth Sister Bertha Flop Similar →
1909 Lady Helen's Escapade First Maid Flop Similar →
1909 The Voice of the Violin At Party Meeting / Servant Flop Similar →
1909 The Lure of the Gown At Dance Flop Similar →
1909 The Salvation Army Lass Salvation Army Flop Similar →
1909 At the Altar Minnie's Friend / Dinner Guest Flop Similar →
1909 The Golden Louis Reveller Flop Similar →
1909 The Politician's Love Story Woman - First Couple Flop Similar →
1909 The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals Theatre Woman Flop Similar →
1909 The Cord of Life In Tenement Flop Similar →
1909 Those Awful Hats Theatre Audience Average Similar →
1909 Those Boys! A Daughter Flop Similar →

Dorothy West - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy West?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy West is "The Unchanging Sea" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Dorothy West acted in?

Dorothy West has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy West?

Other notable films include "A Corner in Wheat", "A Child's Impulse", and "Those Awful Hats".

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