Joan Barry - Actor Profile

Joan Barry

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 5, 1903
Birth Place: Carlisle, Cumberland, England, UK

Joan Barry Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joan Barry reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 69% of Joan Barry'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 The Card, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joan Barry Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joan Barry's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Card (1922) movie poster
★10.0

The Card: A sacked clerk rises to become Mayor and weds the daughter of the councillor who fired him.

The Card

1922•Comedy
★8.0
Mrs. Dane's Defence (1933) movie poster
★8.0

Mrs. Dane's Defence: A widow wants to marry, but her father will only consent if he is satisfied that a scandalous story about her is untrue.

Mrs. Dane's Defence

1933
★8.0
Man of Mayfair (1931) movie poster
★8.0

Man of Mayfair: 'Lord poses as workman to win dancer who works as waitress in her mother's tea garden.' (British Film Catalogue)

Man of Mayfair

1931•Comedy
★8.0
Women Who Play (1932) movie poster
★8.0

Women Who Play: In order to deter his wife from having an affair a man hires an actress as part of an elaborate scheme.

Women Who Play

1932
★7.0
The Happy Ending (1925) movie poster
★7.0

The Happy Ending: A wastrel returns to blackmail his wife who has told her children that he died a hero.

The Happy Ending

1925•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Joan Barry has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1958 Space Master X-7 Jean Meyers Flop Similar →
1933 Mrs. Dane's Defence Mrs Dane Super Hit Similar →
1932 Rome Express Mrs. Maxted Average Similar →
1932 Sally Bishop Sally Bishop Hit Similar →
1932 The First Mrs Fraser Elsie Fraser Hit Similar →
1932 Women Who Play Fay Super Hit Similar →
1932 Ebb Tide Mary Hit Similar →
1931 Rich and Strange Emily Hill Average Similar →
1931 Man of Mayfair Grace Irving Super Hit Similar →
1931 The Outsider Lalage Sturdee Hit Similar →
1929 Atlantic Betty Tate-Hughes Flop Similar →
1929 Blackmail Alice White (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1928 The Rising Generation Peggy Kent Hit Similar →
1925 The Happy Ending Molly Craddock Hit Similar →
1923 Hutch Stirs 'em Up Joan Flop Similar →
1922 The Card Nellie Cotterill Super Hit Similar →

Joan Barry - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joan Barry?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joan Barry is "The Card" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Joan Barry acted in?

Joan Barry has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joan Barry?

Other notable films include "Mrs. Dane's Defence", "Man of Mayfair", and "Women Who Play".

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