Jean Laverty - Actor Profile

Jean Laverty

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
17Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 3, 1904
Birth Place: Blue Lake, California, USA

Jean Laverty Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean Laverty reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 65% of Jean Laverty'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 Why Leave Home?, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jean Laverty Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Why Leave Home? (1929) movie poster
★10.0

Why Leave Home?: Why Leave Home? is said to be a lost film according to the Fox section at Lost Film Files.

Why Leave Home?

1929•Comedy
★10.0
Fugitives (1929) movie poster
★10.0

Fugitives: Nightclub singer Alice Carroll is found in the office of club owner Al Barrow, who is lying dead on the floor. Alice has

Fugitives

1929•Crime
★8.0
Captain Lash (1929) movie poster
★8.0

Captain Lash: Lash is the head coal stoker on a steam ship whose shipmates have nicknamed "Captain". Lash somehow grabs the attention

Captain Lash

1929•Adventure
★8.0
Prisoners (1929) movie poster
★8.0

Prisoners: Prisoners was released as a part-talking, part-silent feature. An Austrian showgirl working in a cabaret moonlights as

Prisoners

1929•Drama
★8.0
Bachelor’s Paradise (1928) movie poster
★8.0

Bachelor’s Paradise: A pugilist sprains his ankle during a street brawl and is taken care of by a girl who loves him. Believing her love is r

Bachelor’s Paradise

1928

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1936 Florida Special Violet (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 Diamond Jim Barmaid Hit Similar →
1933 Strictly Personal Hope Jennings Super Hit Similar →
1930 Mothers Cry Sadye Noonan Williams Hit Similar →
1930 Scarlet Pages Carlotta Hit Similar →
1930 Lilies of the Field Gertie Flop Similar →
1929 The Cock-Eyed World Fanny Flop Similar →
1929 Why Leave Home? Jackie (as Jean Bary) Super Hit Similar →
1929 The Great Divide Verna Flop Similar →
1929 Prisoners Cabaret Dancer Super Hit Similar →
1929 Campus Knights Pearl Average Similar →
1929 Fugitives Mame Super Hit Similar →
1929 Captain Lash Queenie Super Hit Similar →
1928 The Awakening Bar Maid Average Similar →
1928 The Fleet's In Betty Hit Similar →
1928 Bachelor’s Paradise Gladys O'Toole Super Hit Similar →
1928 So This Is Love Mary Malone Average Similar →

Jean Laverty - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Laverty?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Laverty is "Why Leave Home?" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jean Laverty acted in?

Jean Laverty has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Laverty?

Other notable films include "Fugitives", "Captain Lash", and "Prisoners".

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