Janis Carter
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Janis Carter (October 10, 1913 — July 30, 1994) was a film and television actress working in the 1940s and 1950s. After attending Mather College in Cleveland, Ohio, Carter headed to New York in an attempt to start an opera career. Although unsuccessful in opera, she was working on Broadway where she was spotted on stage by Darryl F. Zanuck who signed her to a movie deal. Carter, after moving to Hollywood, appeared in over 30 films beginning in 1941 for 20th Century Fox, MGM, Columbia, and RKO. She appeared in the films Night Editor (1946) and Framed (1947) with Glenn Ford and the Flying Leathernecks (1951) with John Wayne. After leaving Los Angeles, Carter returned to New York and found work in television in comedies, dramas, and as hostess for the quiz show Feather Your Nest, opposite Bud Collyer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Janis Carter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Janis Carter Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Janis Carter's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Janis Carter.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Sergeant and the Spy | Gizelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Half-Breed | Helen Dowling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Flying Leathernecks | Joan Kirby | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | My Forbidden Past | Corinne Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Santa Fe | Judith Chandler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Woman on Pier 13 | Christine Norman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Woman of Distinction | Teddy Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | And Baby Makes Three | Wanda York | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Miss Grant Takes Richmond | Peggy Donato | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Slightly French | Louisa Gayle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | I Love Trouble | Mrs. Caprillo aka Jane Breeger aka Janie Joy | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Framed | Paula Craig | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Night Editor | Jill Merrill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Notorious Lone Wolf | Carla Winter | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | One Way to Love | Josie Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Thousand and One Nights | Harem Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Fighting Guardsman | Christine Roualt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Power of the Whistler | Jean Lang | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Missing Juror | Alice Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | One Mysterious Night | Dorothy Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Mark of the Whistler | Patricia Henley | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Girl in the Case | Myra Warner | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Ghost That Walks Alone | Enid Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Swing Out the Blues | Dena Marshall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Lady of Burlesque | Janine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | That Other Woman | Constance Powell | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Birds | Blonde Red Cross Nurse Trainee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Just Off Broadway | Lillian Hubbard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | I Married an Angel | Sufi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Who Is Hope Schuyler? | Vesta Hadden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Secret Agent of Japan | Doris Poole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Cadet Girl | Mary Moore | Flop | Similar → |
Janis Carter - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Janis Carter?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Janis Carter is "Slightly French" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Janis Carter acted in?
Janis Carter has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Janis Carter?
Other notable films include "One Way to Love", "The Fighting Guardsman", and "Santa Fe".