Shirley Mills
ActingAbout Shirley Mills
Shirley Olivia Mills was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1926 and moved to southern California while still a child. She became the star of an independent movie which achieved great fame titled Child Bride (1938)when she was 12 years old which she describes in detail on her "official" website on a separate page devoted to memories of that movie along with still photos of it. Other pages on the site are devoted to The Grapes Of Wrath (1940) and also Nine Girls (1944), additional movies where she was a movie actress in featured roles. Mills appeared in major Hollywood studio movies through the 1940s and into the 1950s, during which decade she also appeared on major network television programs. Date of Birth 8 April 1926, Tacoma, Washington Date of Death 31 March 2010, Arcadia, California (complications of pneumonia)
Best Shirley Mills Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shirley Mills's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shirley Mills.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | My Six Convicts | Blonde Tilly | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Family Secret | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | It's a Small World | Susan Musk at Age 16 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | An Old-Fashioned Girl | Belle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Betty Co-Ed | Gloria Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Nine Girls | "Tennessee" Collingwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | None Shall Escape | Anna Oremska | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | True to Life | Radio Sister (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Top Man | Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Mister Big | 'Jivin' Jacks and Jills' Member (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Reveille with Beverly | Laura Jean Oliver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shadow of a Doubt | Shirley (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Miss Annie Rooney | Audrey Hollis | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Five Little Peppers in Trouble | June | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Young People | Mary Ann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Virginia City | Crying Young Southern Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Grapes of Wrath | Ruth Joad | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Under-Pup | Cecilia Layton | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Child Bride | Jennie | Flop | Similar → |
Shirley Mills - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shirley Mills?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirley Mills is "The Grapes of Wrath" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Shirley Mills acted in?
Shirley Mills has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shirley Mills?
Other notable films include "Shadow of a Doubt", "Reveille with Beverly", and "True to Life".