Helen Badgley
ActingAbout Helen Badgley
By the time she was just 3 years old she was appearing in her first film, Brother Bob's Baby in 1911. In 1912 she appeared in eleven films, and in 1913, that number increased to twenty two. At age six she lost her two front teeth and "retired" until new ones could appear. She never went back. She ended up with 103 credits to her name earning her the title "Thanhouser Kidlet" after the movie studio Thanhouser located in New York City which burned down. Her father was Gerald Badgely, expert mechanic and electrician at the studio where he perfected the Vista moving picture recorder.
Helen Badgley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Helen Badgley reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Helen Badgley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Helen Badgley'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 My Baby's Voice, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Helen Badgley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Helen Badgley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Helen Badgley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | The Fires of Youth | Billy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | When Love Was Blind | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Pots-and-Pans Peggy | Peggy's sister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Modern Monte Cristo | Virginia Deane, age 6 | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Rag, a Bone and a Hank of Hair | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Stolen Triumph | Little Alice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Baby and the Boss | Helen, the Baby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Mother of Her Dreams | The Rich Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Mercy on a Crutch | The Sheriff's Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Six-Cent Loaf | Norah Quinn - Mary's Sister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Three Roses | The Third Rose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Barrier of Flames | The Mayor's Daughter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Zudora | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Dog's Love | Baby Helen | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Dancer | Anna's Little Daughter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Woman Pays | The Watson 4-year old son | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Coals of Fire | Helen - Blodgett's Motherless Child | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Frou Frou | Georges, Frou Frou's son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Golightly - A Fairy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Their Great Big Beautiful Doll | Daisy - The Widow's Little Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Girl of the Cabaret | Their Daughter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Little Dorrit | Young Little Dorrit | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Spoiled Darling's Doll | The Spoiled Darling's Doll | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Just a Shabby Doll | The Daughter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | When the Studio Burned | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Tiniest of Stars | Little Girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Repeater | The Reformer's Little Daughter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Forest Rose | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Thunderbolt | The Broker's Daughter, as a Little Girl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | Cross Your Heart | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | The County's Prize Baby | The Prize Baby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | In a Garden | Child visitor to garden | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | Baby Hands | The Child | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | Dottie's New Doll | Dottie's New Doll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1912 | My Baby's Voice | Ruth Mackey - the Baby | Super Hit | Similar → |
Helen Badgley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Helen Badgley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helen Badgley is "My Baby's Voice" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Helen Badgley acted in?
Helen Badgley has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Helen Badgley?
Other notable films include "Cross Your Heart", "The Girl of the Cabaret", and "Little Dorrit".