Polly Moran
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Pauline Theresa Moran (June 28, 1883 – January 24, 1952) billed as Polly Moran, was an American actress of vaudeville, stage and screen and a comedian.
Polly Moran Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Polly Moran reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Polly Moran's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 86% of Polly Moran'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 Hot for Paris, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Polly Moran Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Polly Moran's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Polly Moran has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | London After Midnight | Miss Smithson, the New Maid (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Sarah in 'China Bound' (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Yellow Cab Man | Bride's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Adam's Rib | Mrs. McGrath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Happy Times and Jolly Moments | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Petticoat Politics | Widow Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Meet the Missus | Widow Ella Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tom Brown's School Days | Sally Harowell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Ladies in Distress | Lydia Bonney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Two Wise Maids | Prudence Matthews | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sailor Maid | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Oh, Duchess! | Polly Moran, the Duchess | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Down to Their Last Yacht | Nella Fitzgerald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Alice in Wonderland | Dodo Bird | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Plumber in love | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Passionate Plumber | Albine | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | It's a Wise Child | Bertha | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Politics | Ivy Higgins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paid | Polly (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Way Out West | Pansy | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Caught Short | Polly Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hot for Paris | Polly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Dangerous Females | Tibby Cram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | China Bound | Sarah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Honeymoon | Polly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Lady of Chance | Hotel maid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Show People | Maid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Shadows of the Night | Entertainer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Beyond the Sierras | Inez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Telling the World | Landlady | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Came the Dawn | Mama Gimplewort | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | While the City Sleeps | Mrs. Minnie McGinnis | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Rose-Marie | Lady Jane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Divine Woman | Mme. Pigonier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Enemy | Baruska | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | London After Midnight | Miss Smithson, the New Maid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Thirteenth Hour | Polly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Smith's Cook | Polly - the Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Callahans and the Murphys | Mrs. Murphy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Unknown | Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Are Brunettes Safe? | Dance Partner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Scarlet Letter | Jeering Townswoman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Flesh and the Devil | Family Retainer with bouquet (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Blackbird | Flower Lady at Music Hall (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Luck | Dumb Dora - Fight Enthusiast | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Two Weeks with Pay | Chambermaid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Skirts | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | High & Dry | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | When Joe Went West | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Polly Moran - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Polly Moran?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Polly Moran is "Hot for Paris" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Polly Moran acted in?
Polly Moran has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Polly Moran?
Other notable films include "Dangerous Females", "Two Wise Maids", and "Telling the World".