Helen Foster
ActingAbout Helen Foster
Helen Foster was born on May 23, 1906 in Independence, Kansas, USA. She was an actress, known for The Primrose Path (1931), The Road to Ruin (1928) and the remade The Road to Ruin (1934). She died on December 25, 1982 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Helen Foster reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Helen Foster'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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Helen Foster remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gold Diggers of Broadway, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Helen Foster Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Helen Foster's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Helen Foster.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Never Wave at a WAC | Capt. Finch (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Call Northside 777 | Secretary (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Parachute Nurse | Company 'C' Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Westerner | Janice (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Road to Ruin | Ann Dixon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | School for Girls | Eleanor | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lucky Larrigan | Virginia Bailey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Big Flash | Fifi - Nadine's Maid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Young Blood | Gail Winters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Boiling Point | Lora Kirk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Saddle Buster | 'Sunny' Hurn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Temptation's Workshop | Connie Lawton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Ghost City | Laura Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Primrose Path | Molly Malone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Finders Keepers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Irish Fantasy | The Bride | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Painted Faces | Nancy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | So Long Letty | Sally Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Gold Diggers of Broadway | Violet Dayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Harvest of Hate | Margie Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hoofbeats of Vengeance | Mary Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Circumstantial Evidence | Jean Benton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Linda | Linda | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Sky Skidder | Stella Hearns | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Mating Call | Jessie Peebles | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Hellship Bronson | Mary Younger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Won in the Clouds | Grace James | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Haunted Island | Rosalind Joy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Road to Ruin | Sally Canfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | 13 Washington Square | Mary Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Courage of Collins | Rose Foster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Outlaw Dog | Helen Meadows | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Naughty Nanette | Lucy Dennison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Move Along | The Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Brotherly Love | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Cleaning Up | The Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Maid in Morocco | The Bride | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Tourist | Helen - The Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Bandit's Baby | Esther Lacy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | On the Go | Nell Hall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Sunshine Spreader | - | Flop | Similar → |
Helen Foster - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Helen Foster?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helen Foster is "Gold Diggers of Broadway" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Helen Foster acted in?
Helen Foster has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Helen Foster?
Other notable films include "The Saddle Buster", "The Westerner", and "Call Northside 777".