Frances Dee
ActingAbout Frances Dee
Frances Marion Dee (November 26, 1909 – March 6, 2004) was an American screen and television actress. She starred opposite Maurice Chevalier in the early talkie musical Playboy of Paris (1930). She starred in the film An American Tragedy (1931) in a role later recreated by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1951 re-titled remake A Place in the Sun. She also had a prominent role in the classic 1943 Val Lewton psychological horror film I Walked With a Zombie. Dee was the wife of Hollywood star Joel McCrea.
Frances Dee Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frances Dee 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 Frances Dee's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 68% of Frances Dee'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 Words and Music, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frances Dee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frances Dee's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frances Dee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self - Interviewee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Gypsy Colt | Em MacWade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Mister Scoutmaster | Helen Jordan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Because of You | Susan Arnold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Reunion in Reno | Mrs. Doris Linaker | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Payment on Demand | Eileen Benson | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Four Faces West | Fay Hollister | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Private Affairs of Bel Ami | Marie de Varenne | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Patrick the Great | Lynn Andrews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Happy Land | Agnes Marsh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | I Walked with a Zombie | Betsy Connell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 1 | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | A Man Betrayed | Sabra Cameron | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | So Ends Our Night | Marie Steiner | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Coast Guard | Nancy Bliss | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | If I Were King | Katherine de Vaucelles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Souls at Sea | Margaret Tarryton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Half Angel | Allison Lang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gay Deception | Mirabel | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Becky Sharp | Amelia Sedley | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Of Human Bondage | Sally Athelny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Finishing School | Virginia Radcliffe | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Coming Out Party | Joyce 'Joy' Stanhope | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Keep 'Em Rolling | Marjorie Deane | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Little Women | Meg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Blood Money | Elaine Talbart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | One Man's Journey | Joan Stockton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Headline Shooter | Jane Mallory | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Silver Cord | Hester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King of the Jungle | Ann Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Crime of the Century | Doris Brandt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | If I Had a Million | Mary Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Night of June 13 | Ginger Blake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Love is a Racket | Mary Wodehouse | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Strange Case of Clara Deane | Nancy Deane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | This Reckless Age | Lois Ingals | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Working Girls | Louise Adams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Nice Women | Jerry Girard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | An American Tragedy | Sondra Finchley | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Caught | Kate Winslow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | June Moon | Edna Baker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Along Came Youth | Elinor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Playboy of Paris | Yvonne Philibert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Follow Thru | Woman in Ladies' Locker Room (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Monte Carlo | Receptionist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | A Man from Wyoming | Nurse (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | True to the Navy | Girl at Table (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Words and Music | Co-Ed (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Frances Dee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frances Dee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frances Dee is "Words and Music" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frances Dee acted in?
Frances Dee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frances Dee?
Other notable films include "The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind", "June Moon", and "A Man from Wyoming".