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.
Best Helen Badgley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Helen Badgley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Helen Badgley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | The Fires of Youth | Billy | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | When Love Was Blind | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Modern Monte Cristo | Virginia Deane, age 6 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Rag, a Bone and a Hank of Hair | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Stolen Triumph | Little Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Baby and the Boss | Helen, the Baby | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Barrier of Flames | The Mayor's Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Zudora | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Dog's Love | Baby Helen | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Dancer | Anna's Little Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Woman Pays | The Watson 4-year old son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Frou Frou | Georges, Frou Frou's son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Their Great Big Beautiful Doll | Daisy - The Widow's Little Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Girl of the Cabaret | Their Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Little Dorrit | Young Little Dorrit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Spoiled Darling's Doll | The Spoiled Darling's Doll | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Just a Shabby Doll | The Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | When the Studio Burned | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Tiniest of Stars | Little Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Repeater | The Reformer's Little Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Forest Rose | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Cross Your Heart | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The County's Prize Baby | The Prize Baby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | In a Garden | Child visitor to garden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Baby Hands | The Child | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Dottie's New Doll | Dottie's New Doll | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | My Baby's Voice | Ruth Mackey - the Baby | Flop | 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 "A Dog's Love" with a rating of 6.4/10.
How many movies has Helen Badgley acted in?
Helen Badgley has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Helen Badgley?
Other notable films include "The Fires of Youth", "The Spoiled Darling's Doll", and "The Tiniest of Stars".