Gene Gauntier - Actor Profile

Gene Gauntier

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 17, 1885
Birth Place: Kansas City, Kansas, USA

About Gene Gauntier

Gene Gauntier, born Eugenia Gauntier Liggett, was an American screenwriter, director and actress who was one of the pioneers of the motion picture industry. A writer, director and actress in films from mid 1906 to 1920, she wrote screenplays for 31 films.

Gene Gauntier Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Gene Gauntier'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 Evangeline, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gene Gauntier Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gene Gauntier's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gene Gauntier has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1915 Gene of the Northland Jeanne La Roche Super Hit Similar →
1914 Come Back to Erin Peggy O'Malley Flop Similar →
1914 The Eye of the Government - Flop Similar →
1914 For Ireland's Sake Eileen Donaghue Flop Similar →
1913 Lady Peggy’s Escape Lady Peggy Flop Similar →
1913 The Wives of Jamestown Lady Geraldine Flop Similar →
1912 The Shaughraun Claire Ffoliott Hit Similar →
1912 From the Manger to the Cross Mary Flop Similar →
1912 A Prisoner of the Harem Alice Durand Super Hit Similar →
1912 Winning a Widow An American Widow Super Hit Similar →
1912 Tragedy of the Desert Miriam — the Doctor's Wife Super Hit Similar →
1912 Captured by Bedouins Doris Barnett Super Hit Similar →
1912 An Arabian Tragedy Lucashah / Ayub's 1st Wife Hit Similar →
1912 Dust of the Desert - Flop Similar →
1912 You Remember Ellen Ellen Average Similar →
1912 Far from Erin's Isle Kathleen Flop Similar →
1912 His Mother Miss Foster - the Banker's Daughter Average Similar →
1911 The Colleen Bawn Eily O'Connor, the 'Colleen Bawn' Hit Similar →
1911 Rory O'More Kathleen Flop Similar →
1911 The Special Messenger Nancy Super Hit Similar →
1911 The Little Soldier of ’64 - Flop Similar →
1911 When the Dead Return Marcele Flop Similar →
1911 The Fiddler’s Requiem Dolores Hit Similar →
1911 A Sawmill Hero Jennie Flop Similar →
1911 The Irish Honeymoon Maggie McClusky Flop Similar →
1911 Her Chum’s Brother - Flop Similar →
1911 For Love of an Enemy Hallie Colburn Flop Similar →
1910 The Girl Spy Before Vicksburg Nan, The Girl Spy Average Similar →
1910 When Lovers Part - Flop Similar →
1910 The Little Spreewald Maiden Frieda - the Spreewald Maiden Super Hit Similar →
1910 The Lad from Old Ireland Aileene Flop Similar →
1910 The Evil Artist or a Girl Wronged Anastasia Flop Similar →
1910 The Navajo's Bride - Flop Similar →
1910 The Further Adventures of the Girl Spy Nan Super Hit Similar →
1910 The Stepmother - Super Hit Similar →
1910 The Romance of a Trained Nurse - Hit Similar →
1909 A Slave to Drink Jenny Hit Similar →
1909 The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War Nan Super Hit Similar →
1908 The Taming of the Shrew Wedding Party Flop Similar →
1908 The Girl and the Outlaw Nellie Carson (unconfirmed) Flop Similar →
1908 Betrayed by a Handprint Party Guest Flop Similar →
1908 The Stage Rustler - Flop Similar →
1908 The Man in the Box Gang Member Flop Similar →
1908 Thompson's Night Out Mrs. Smith Flop Similar →
1908 The Scarlet Letter Hester Prynne Super Hit Similar →
1908 Way Down East - Super Hit Similar →
1908 Evangeline Evangeline Super Hit Similar →
1907 Ben Hur - Flop Similar →
1906 Skyscrapers - Average Similar →
1906 The Paymaster - Hit Similar →

Gene Gauntier - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gene Gauntier?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gene Gauntier is "Evangeline" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gene Gauntier acted in?

Gene Gauntier has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gene Gauntier?

Other notable films include "The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War", "The Further Adventures of the Girl Spy", and "Captured by Bedouins".

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