Dorothy Arnold

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

14Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 21, 1917

Birth Place: Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dorothy Arnold reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Dorothy Arnold'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dorothy Arnold remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Code of the Streets, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dorothy Arnold Movies Ranked

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

★7.0

★7.0

Code of the Streets: Frankie Thomas plays Bob Lewis, leader of a gang consisting of Sailor, Murph, Monk, Trouble and Yap. The son of disgrace

Code of the Streets

1939•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Lizzie: A psychiatrist treats a woman of three faces: neurotic Elizabeth, wanton Lizzie, and charming Beth.

Lizzie

1957•Drama

★6.8

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) movie poster

★6.8

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man: Fields plays "Larsen E. Whipsnade", the owner of a shady carnival that is constantly on the run from the law. Whipsnade

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man

1939•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

The House of Fear: A detective goes undercover as a producer to investigate an actor's murder, which occurred during the performance of a p

The House of Fear

1939•Crime

★5.2

The Family Next Door (1939) movie poster

★5.2

The Family Next Door: Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy social

The Family Next Door

1939•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1957	Lizzie	Elizabeth's Mother	Hit	Similar →
1949	The Phantom Creeps	Jean Drew	Flop	Similar →
1939	Hero for a Day	Dorothy	Flop	Similar →
1939	The House of Fear	Gloria DeVere	Hit	Similar →
1939	Unexpected Father	Sally - showgirl	Flop	Similar →
1939	Code of the Streets	Mildred	Hit	Similar →
1939	The Family Next Door	Cashier	Flop	Similar →
1939	You Can't Cheat an Honest Man	1st Debutante (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1939	The Phantom Creeps	Jean Drew	Flop	Similar →
1939	Pirates of the Skies	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	Gambling Ship	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	Exposed	Hatcheck Girl	Flop	Similar →
1938	The Storm	Nora	Flop	Similar →
1919	Someone Must Pay	Vivian Taylor	Flop	Similar →

Dorothy Arnold - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Arnold?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Arnold is "Code of the Streets" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Arnold acted in?

Dorothy Arnold has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Arnold?

Other notable films include "Lizzie", "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man", and "The House of Fear".