Helen Troy - Actor Profile

Helen Troy

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
12Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 23, 1903
Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Helen Troy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Helen Troy'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Helen Troy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Big City, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Helen Troy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helen Troy's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Big City (1937) movie poster
★7.4

Big City: Anna and Joe are newly married, playful and deeply in love. Joe is scraping by as cab driver in New York City during a p

Big City

1937•Drama
★6.2
Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) movie poster
★6.2

Broadway Melody of 1938: Steve Raleight wants to produce a show on Broadway. He finds a backer, Herman Whipple and a leading lady, Sally Lee. But

Broadway Melody of 1938

1937•Music
★6.0
Human Cargo (1936) movie poster
★6.0

Human Cargo: Bonnie Brewster and "Packy" Campbell, rival reporters on competing newspapers, team up to put an end to a smuggling gang

Human Cargo

1936•Action
★5.9
Mannequin (1938) movie poster
★5.9

Mannequin: Jessie, a young working class woman, seeks to improve her life by marrying her boyfriend, only to find out that he is no

Mannequin

1938•Drama
★5.7
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937) movie poster
★5.7

Thoroughbreds Don't Cry: Cricket West is a hopeful actress with a plan and a pair of vocal chords that bring down the house. Along with her eccen

Thoroughbreds Don't Cry

1937•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Helen Troy.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1940 So You Won't Talk? Flo Flop Similar →
1940 Village Barn Dance Singer Flop Similar →
1939 Kid Nightingale Marge Average Similar →
1938 Everybody Sing Hillary's Secretary Flop Similar →
1938 Mannequin Bubbles Adair (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1937 Thoroughbreds Don't Cry Hilda Average Similar →
1937 Live, Love and Learn Julie's Maid (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1937 Big City Lola Johnson Hit Similar →
1937 Broadway Melody of 1938 Emma Snipe Average Similar →
1937 Between Two Women Sally Average Similar →
1936 Human Cargo Susie Average Similar →
1936 Song and Dance Man Sally Flop Similar →

Helen Troy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helen Troy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helen Troy is "Big City" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Helen Troy acted in?

Helen Troy has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helen Troy?

Other notable films include "Broadway Melody of 1938", "Human Cargo", and "Mannequin".