Dorothy Burgess - Actor Profile

Dorothy Burgess

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
47Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 4, 1907
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dorothy Burgess reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Dorothy Burgess's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dorothy Burgess remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Modern Hero, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dorothy Burgess Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dorothy Burgess's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dorothy Burgess.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Brasileiros em Hollywood Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1964 The Big Parade of Comedy Gypsy in 'Hold Your Man' (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1943 The West Side Kid Toodles Flop Similar →
1943 Girls in Chains Mrs. Peters Flop Similar →
1943 Man of Courage Sally Dickson Flop Similar →
1942 Lone Star Ranger Trixie Flop Similar →
1942 Lady for a Night Flo Flop Similar →
1941 Cadet Girl Minor Role (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1940 I Want a Divorce Peppy Gilman Flop Similar →
1940 The Lady in Question Antoinette (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 Village Tale Lulu Stevenson Flop Similar →
1934 Gambling Dorothy Kane Average Similar →
1934 Friends of Mr. Sweeney Millie Seagrove Average Similar →
1934 Hat, Coat and Glove Ann Brewster Average Similar →
1934 The Circus Clown Babe (aka Miss Mercedes) Average Similar →
1934 Black Moon Juanita Perez Lane Flop Similar →
1934 Affairs of a Gentleman Nan Fitzgerald Flop Similar →
1934 A Modern Hero Hazel Flint Radier Hit Similar →
1934 Orient Express Mabel Warren Flop Similar →
1934 Fashions of 1934 Glenda Average Similar →
1934 Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen Dotty Flop Similar →
1933 From Headquarters Dolly White Average Similar →
1933 Night Flight Pellerin's Girlfriend Average Similar →
1933 Ladies Must Love Peggy Burns Flop Similar →
1933 Headline Shooter Ruby, Burnett's Moll Average Similar →
1933 The Important Witness Ruth Dana Flop Similar →
1933 It's Great to Be Alive Al Moran Flop Similar →
1933 I Love That Man Ethel aka Giggles Flop Similar →
1933 Hold Your Man Gypsy Average Similar →
1933 Rusty Rides Alone Mona Quillan Flop Similar →
1933 Strictly Personal Bessie Flop Similar →
1933 Hollywood on Parade No. A-8 - Hit Similar →
1933 What Price Decency Norma Flop Similar →
1933 Ladies They Talk About Susie Average Similar →
1933 On Your Guard 'Sissy' Shannon Average Similar →
1932 Malay Nights Eve Blake Flop Similar →
1932 Out of Singapore Concha Renaldo Flop Similar →
1932 The Stoker Margarita Valdez Flop Similar →
1932 Play Girl Edna Flop Similar →
1932 Taxi! Marie Costa Hit Similar →
1931 Lasca of the Rio Grande Lasca Flop Similar →
1931 Oh! Oh! Cleopatra Cleopatra Flop Similar →
1930 Recaptured Love Peggy Price Flop Similar →
1930 Swing High Trixie Hit Similar →
1929 The Voice of Hollywood No. 1 - Flop Similar →
1929 Pleasure Crazed Alma Dean Flop Similar →
1928 In Old Arizona Tonia Maria Flop Similar →

Dorothy Burgess - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Burgess?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Burgess is "A Modern Hero" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Burgess acted in?

Dorothy Burgess has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Burgess?

Other notable films include "Taxi!", "The Lady in Question", and "Swing High".