What is Jean Ames's latest movie?

Jean Ames's most recent film is "The Powers Girl" (1943).

Is Jean Ames a good actor?

Jean Ames has an average audience rating of 6.3/10 across 9 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Larceny, Inc., The Powers Girl, Manpower.

Jean Ames

Q: What is the best movie of Jean Ames?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jean Ames is "Larceny, Inc." with a rating of 7.1/10.

Q: How many movies has Jean Ames acted in?

Jean Ames has been featured in at least 9 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 16, 2026

9Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 24, 1919

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Jean Ames

Jean Ames was born on August 24, 1919 in New York City, New York, USA as Irma Salzman. She was an actress, known for All Through the Night (1942), The Powers Girl (1943) and A Night Before Christmas (1942).

Jean Ames Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean Ames reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jean Ames's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Jean Ames'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 Larceny, Inc., which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jean Ames Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean Ames's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Larceny, Inc.: Three ex-cons buy a luggage shop to tunnel into the bank vault next door. But despite all they can do, the shop prospers

Larceny, Inc.

1942•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

The Powers Girl: Two small-town sisters who've come to New York City for very different reasons find themselves competing for the affecti

The Powers Girl

1943•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Manpower: Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promote

Manpower

1941•Crime

★6.7

All Through the Night (1942) movie poster

★6.7

All Through the Night: Broadway gamblers stumble across a plan by Nazi saboteurs to blow up an American battleship.

All Through the Night

1942•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

The Hard Way: Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.

The Hard Way

1943•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean Ames has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1943	The Powers Girl	Googie	Hit	Similar →
1943	The Hard Way	Pudgy Girl (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1942	You Can't Escape Forever	Telephone Operator (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1942	Winning Your Wings	High Schooler's Sister (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1942	Larceny, Inc.	Florence	Hit	Similar →
1942	The Male Animal	"Hot Garters" Gardner	Flop	Similar →
1942	All Through the Night	Annabelle	Hit	Similar →
1941	Manpower	Thelma (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1941	Million Dollar Baby	Phyllis, Girl at Party (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Jean Ames - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Ames?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Ames is "Larceny, Inc." with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Jean Ames acted in?

Jean Ames has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Ames?

Other notable films include "The Powers Girl", "Manpower", and "All Through the Night".