Dorothy Tree
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dorothy Tree (May 21, 1906 – February 13, 1992) was an American actress, voice teacher and writer. She appeared in a wide range of character roles in at least 49 motion pictures between 1927 and 1951. Her best-known roles were probably as Martha, mother of Knute Rockne, in Knute Rockne, All American and as May Emmerich, invalid wife of Louis Calhern, in The Asphalt Jungle. After being blacklisted as a communist because of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings, she began a second career as a voice teacher in New York. Emphasizing good diction and clarity, and the subtleties of intonation, she published four books on the subject. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dorothy Tree, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dorothy Tree reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dorothy Tree'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dorothy Tree remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Asphalt Jungle, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dorothy Tree Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorothy Tree's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dorothy Tree.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | The Family Secret | Marie Elsner | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Life of Her Own | Caraway Secretary (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Men | Ellen's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Asphalt Jungle | May Emmerich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Sad Songs for Me | Frieda Miles | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Casanova Brown | Nurse Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Crime Doctor | Pearl Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Edge of Darkness | Solveig Brategaard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hitler- Dead or Alive | Else von Brandt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Lady in a Jam | Dr. Enright’s Patient (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Nazi Agent | Miss Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Highway West | Bella, Salvo's Moll | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Singapore Woman | Mrs. Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Man Who Lost Himself | Mrs. Van Avery | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Knute Rockne All American | Martha Rockne | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sky Murder | Kathe | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Orvie | Clara Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois | Elizabeth Edwards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | City in Darkness | Charlotte Ronnell | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Television Spy | Reni Vonich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Confessions of a Nazi Spy | Hilda Kleinhauer | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Mystery of Mr. Wong | Valerie Edwards | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cafe Society | Lady Photographer | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Mysterious Miss X | Alma Platt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Zaza | Mme. Dufresne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Trade Winds | Clara (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Storm Over Bengal | Mrs. Massarene | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Having Wonderful Time | Frances | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Garrick | Mme. Moreau | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Marked Woman | Woman in Raid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Navy Born | Daphne Roth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Three Godfathers | Blackie Winters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Bridge of Sighs | Marion Courtney, aka Mary Court | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Four Hours to Kill! | Mae Danish | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Night at the Ritz | Kiki | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | While the Patient Slept | Mittie Federie | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Woman in Red | Mrs. Olga Goodyear | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Firebird | Mrs. Jolan Brandt | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Madame du Barry | Adelaide, the King's Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Case of the Howling Dog | Lucy Benton | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Dragon Murder Case | Ruby Steele | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Side Streets | Ilka | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Friends of Mr. Sweeney | Countess Olga Andrei Misitalsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Here Comes the Navy | Gladys | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | East of Fifth Avenue | Kitty Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Life Begins | Rita (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Husband's Holiday | Cecily Reid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Drácula | Bride of Dracula (in catacombs) (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dracula | Dracula's Bride (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | It | Waltham Employee (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Dorothy Tree - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dorothy Tree?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Tree is "The Asphalt Jungle" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Dorothy Tree acted in?
Dorothy Tree has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Tree?
Other notable films include "Dracula", "The Men", and "Little Orvie".