Gloria Joy

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

12Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 7, 1910

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gloria Joy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Gloria Joy's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gloria Joy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Merry Widower, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gloria Joy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gloria Joy's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

★6.0

Merry Widower — Julius loses his wife to Rudy because he's too busy going on hunting trips. But when she arranges to meet with a fortune

Merry Widower

1926•Comedy

★5.8

An Old Fashioned Boy (1920) movie poster

★5.8

An Old Fashioned Boy — David Warrington is an old-fashioned boy, not very familiar with modern girls. When the girl of his dreams lets her kiss

An Old Fashioned Boy

1920•Comedy

★3.0

Lariats and Six-Shooters (1931) movie poster

★3.0

Lariats and Six-Shooters — A gang of jewel smugglers swears to take revenge on a deputy sheriff after his dogged pursuit of them forces them to fle

Lariats and Six-Shooters

1931•Action

★1.0

The Talk of the Town (1918) movie poster

★1.0

The Talk of the Town — Her strict upbringing is driving Genevra French (Dorothy Phillips) crazy, so when she gets her hand on a book called "Ho

The Talk of the Town

1918•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

No Children Wanted — Little Dot Jarvis is tolerated, but not loved, by her ambitious parents, who send her to boarding school so they can mov

No Children Wanted

1918

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gloria Joy.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1932	Passport to Paradise	Norma	Flop	Similar →
1931	Lariats and Six-Shooters	-	Flop	Similar →
1926	Merry Widower	-	Average	Similar →
1926	Phantom Police	Gloria Benton	Flop	Similar →
1925	Moonlight Nights	-	Flop	Similar →
1922	The Girl from Rocky Point	Corrine	Flop	Similar →
1920	An Old Fashioned Boy	Violet	Average	Similar →
1918	The Talk of the Town	Genevra - Age 5	Flop	Similar →
1918	Little Miss Grown-Up	Nan Griffing	Flop	Similar →
1918	Miss Mischief Maker	Sallie O'Brien	Flop	Similar →
1918	No Children Wanted	Dot Jarvis	Flop	Similar →
1918	The Locked Heart	Martha Mason	Flop	Similar →

Gloria Joy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gloria Joy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gloria Joy is "Merry Widower" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Gloria Joy acted in?

Gloria Joy has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gloria Joy?

Other notable films include "An Old Fashioned Boy", "Lariats and Six-Shooters", and "The Talk of the Town".