Esther Ralston
ActingAbout Esther Ralston
Esther Ralston (September 17th, 1902- January 14th, 1994) was an American silent film star. She began her career as a child actress in a family vaudeville act named "The Ralston Family with Baby Esther, America's Youngest Juliet". She then went on to appear in a few small silent film roles, including one alongside her brother in the 1920 film adaptation of Huckleberry Finn. Ralston gained attention as Mrs. Darling in the 1924 film adaptation of Peter Pan. Her most well known sound picture was To the Last Man in 1933.
Esther Ralston Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Esther Ralston 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 Esther Ralston's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Esther Ralston'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 Heart Buster, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Esther Ralston Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Esther Ralston's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Esther Ralston has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Clara Bow: Discovering the "It" Girl | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | San Francisco Docks | Frances March | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Mysterious Pilot | Vivian McNain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Jungle Menace | Valerie Shields | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | As Good as Married | Miss Danforth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Reunion | Janet Fair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Forced Landing | Ruby Anatole | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Together We Live | Jenny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Strange Wives | Olga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Romance in the Rain | Gwen de la Rue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sadie McKee | Dolly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Black Beauty | Leila Lambert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | After the Ball | Elissa Strange | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Wheel of Life | Ruth Dangan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Betrayal | Vroni | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Sawdust Paradise | Hallie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Something Always Happens | Diana Mallory | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Love and Learn | Nancy Blair | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Spotlight | Lizzie Stokes / Olga Rostova | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Figures Don't Lie | Janet Wells | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Ten Modern Commandments | Kitty O'Day | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Blind Goddess | Moira Devens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The American Venus | Mary Gray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Womanhandled | Molly Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Best People | Alice O'Neil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Trouble With Wives | Dagmar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Lucky Devil | Doris McDee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Goose Hangs High | Dagmar Carroll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Little French Girl | Toppie Westmacott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Wolves of the North | Madge Chester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | All's Swell on the Ocean | Holly Malloy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Heart Buster | Rose Hillyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Fight and Win | Holly Malloy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Jack O'Clubs | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Wild Party | Bess Furth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Blinky | Mary Lou Kileen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Railroaded | Joan Dunster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Victor | Chewing gum baron's daughter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Phantom Fortune | Mary Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Prisoner | Marie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Lone Hand | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Remembrance | Beatrice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Daring Danger | Ethel Stanton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Further Adventures of Yorke Norroy | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Pure and Simple | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Crossing Trails | Helen Stratton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Kid | Extra in Heaven Scene (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Whispering Devils | Rose Gibbard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Butterfly Man | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Peddler of Lies | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Esther Ralston - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Esther Ralston?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Esther Ralston is "The Heart Buster" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Esther Ralston acted in?
Esther Ralston has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Esther Ralston?
Other notable films include "Ten Modern Commandments", "Pure and Simple", and "Blinky".