Mary Beth Hughes
ActingAbout Mary Beth Hughes
Mary Beth Hughes (November 13, 1919) – August 27, 1995) was an American film, television, and stage actress best known for her roles in B movies.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mary Beth Hughes 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 Mary Beth Hughes'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mary Beth Hughes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Free, Blonde and 21, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mary Beth Hughes Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mary Beth Hughes's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mary Beth Hughes.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Working Girls | Mrs. Borden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | How's Your Love Life? | Linda Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Blue Hour | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Gun Battle at Monterey | Cleo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Dig That Uranium | Jeanette, the waitress | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Las Vegas Shakedown | Mabel Dooley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Loophole | Vera | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Highway Dragnet | Terry Smith - Bar Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Close to My Heart | Arlene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Young Man with a Horn | Marge Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Riders in the Sky | Julie Stewart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Square Dance Jubilee | Barbara Clayton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Devil's Henchmen | Silky | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Rimfire | Polly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | El Paso | Stagecoach Nellie | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Last of the Wild Horses | Terry Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Inner Sanctum | Jean Maxwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Joe Palooka in Winner Take All | Millie | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Waterfront at Midnight | Ethel Novack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Caged Fury | Lola Tremaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Lady Confesses | Vicki McGuire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Rockin' in the Rockies | June McGuire | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Great Flamarion | Connie Wallace | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | I Accuse My Parents | Kitty Reed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Men on Her Mind | Lily Durrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Timber Queen | Elaine Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Never a Dull Moment | Flo Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Ox-Bow Incident | Rose Mapen/Rose Swanson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Orchestra Wives | Caroline Steele | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Night Before the Divorce | Lola May | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blue, White, and Perfect | Merle Garland | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Design for Scandal | Adele Blair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Charlie Chan in Rio | Joan Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dressed to Kill | Joanne La Marre | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Cowboy and the Blonde | Crystal Wayne | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ride on Vaquero | Sally Slocum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sleepers West | Helen Carlson | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Profile | Sylvia Manners | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lucky Cisco Kid | Lola | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Four Sons | Anna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Star Dust | June Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Free, Blonde and 21 | Jerry Daily | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fast and Furious | Jerry Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dancing Co-Ed | "Toddy" Tobin | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Women | Miss Trimmerback | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | These Glamour Girls | Ann | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Bridal Suite | Bride | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Kid From Texas | Polo Match Spectator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Broadway Serenade | Girl at Party (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Within the Law | Mamie (voice) | Average | Similar → |
Mary Beth Hughes - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mary Beth Hughes?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Beth Hughes is "Free, Blonde and 21" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Mary Beth Hughes acted in?
Mary Beth Hughes has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mary Beth Hughes?
Other notable films include "The Ox-Bow Incident", "The Women", and "Four Sons".