Eleanor Hunt

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

18Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 10, 1910

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Eleanor Hunt

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Eleanor Hunt (10 January 1910 - 12 June 1981) was an American film actress. She starred oppostie John Wayne in the 1934 film Blue Steel. She was married to actor Rex Lease and George Hirliman, the latter with whom she adopted Georgelle Hirliman as an infant. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eleanor Hunt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eleanor Hunt reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Eleanor Hunt's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eleanor Hunt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Merry Widow, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eleanor Hunt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eleanor Hunt's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

The Merry Widow: A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.

The Merry Widow

1934•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Whoopee!: Western sheriff Bob Wells is preparing to marry Sally Morgan; she loves part-Indian Wanenis, whose race is an obstacle.

Whoopee!

1930•Music

★4.7

★4.7

Blue Steel: When Sheriff Jake sees a man at the safe and then finds the payroll gone, he trails him. Just as he is about to arrest h

Blue Steel

1934•Western

★4.3

★4.3

Go-Get-'Em, Haines: Reporter Steve Haines, on the trail of a business tycoon, follows his subject onto an ocean liner and gets wound up in a

Go-Get-'Em, Haines

1936•Action

★4.2

★4.2

The Gold Racket: At the request of the Mexican government, a federal agent and a lady reporter team up to catch a gang that has been smug

The Gold Racket

1937•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eleanor Hunt.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1940	Stolen Paradise	Patricia Morrow	Flop	Similar →
1937	Bank Alarm	Bobbie Reynolds	Flop	Similar →
1937	The Gold Racket	Bobbie Reynolds	Flop	Similar →
1937	Navy Spy	Bobbie Reynolds	Flop	Similar →
1936	We're in the Legion Now	Honey Evans	Flop	Similar →
1936	Yellow Cargo	Bobbie Reynolds	Flop	Similar →
1936	Go-Get-'Em, Haines	Gloria Palmer	Flop	Similar →
1935	Northern Frontier	Beth Braden	Flop	Similar →
1934	The Merry Widow	Maxim Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1934	Bandits of the Badlands	Betty Mason	Flop	Similar →
1934	Blue Steel	Betty Mason	Flop	Similar →
1934	I Hate Women	Tillie	Flop	Similar →
1934	Trimmed in Furs	The Actress	Flop	Similar →
1933	Techno-Crazy	Mary	Flop	Similar →
1933	Keyhole Katie	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	He's a Honey	-	Flop	Similar →
1931	Goldie	Russian Girl	Flop	Similar →
1930	Whoopee!	Sally Morgan	Average	Similar →

Eleanor Hunt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eleanor Hunt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eleanor Hunt is "The Merry Widow" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Eleanor Hunt acted in?

Eleanor Hunt has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eleanor Hunt?

Other notable films include "Whoopee!", "Blue Steel", and "Go-Get-'Em, Haines".