Margaret Hayes
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Margaret Hayes (born Florette Regina Ottenheimer; December 5, 1913 – January 26, 1977) was an American film, stage, and television actress.
Margaret Hayes Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Margaret Hayes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Margaret Hayes's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 39% of Margaret Hayes'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 Girl in the Woods, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Margaret Hayes Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Margaret Hayes's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Margaret Hayes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | House of Women | Zoe Stoughton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | 13 West Street | Mrs. Madeleine Landry | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Rosie | Helen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Girls Town | Mother Veronica (as Maggie Hayes) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Beat Generation | Joyce Freenfield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Good Day for a Hanging | Ruth Granger | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Fraulein | Lt. Berdie Dubbin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Girl in the Woods | Bell Cory | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Case Against Brooklyn | Lil Polombo nee Alexander | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Damn Citizen | Dorothy Grevemberg (as Maggie Hayes) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Omar Khayyam | Queen Zarada | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Star Wagon | Halle Arlington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Bottom of the Bottle | Lil Breckinridge | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Violent Saturday | Mrs. Emily Fairchild | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Blackboard Jungle | Lois Judby Hammond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | One Dangerous Night | Patricia Blake (Shaw) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Stand By All Networks | Lela Cramer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Scattergood Survives a Murder | Gail Barclay | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Glass Key | Eloise Matthews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Take a Letter, Darling | Sally French | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Saboteur | Henry's Wife in Movie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Lady Has Plans | Rita Lenox | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Louisiana Purchase | Louisiana Belle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sullivan's Travels | Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Night of January 16th | Nancy Wakefield | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | New York Town | Lola Martin (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | In Old Colorado | Myra Woods | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tugboat Annie Sails Again | Rosie (as Dana Dale) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Just a Cute Kid | Hortense | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Sally - Irene's Friend (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Money and the Woman | Depositor (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Fashion Horizons | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Man Who Talked Too Much | Governor's Secretary | Average | Similar → |
Margaret Hayes - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Margaret Hayes?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Margaret Hayes is "Girl in the Woods" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Margaret Hayes acted in?
Margaret Hayes has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Margaret Hayes?
Other notable films include "New York Town", "Damn Citizen", and "Fraulein".