Mary Healy

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

15Total Films

6.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 14, 1918

Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

About Mary Healy

Mary Healy was born on April 14, 1918 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. She is an actress, known for The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953), Strictly in the Groove (1942) and Second Fiddle (1939). She was the wife of Peter Lind Hayes.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mary Healy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Mary Healy'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mary Healy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Josette, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mary Healy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary Healy's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5

★6.5

Josette: Two young men try to wrest their father from the clutches of a gold digger but by mistake think the woman is a young nig

Josette

1938•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Zis Boom Bah: "Hey, kids, let's get together and put on a show!" That's the idea behind this raucous spoof about a vaudeville performe

Zis Boom Bah

1941•Romance

★6.1

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953) movie poster

★6.1

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.: Young Bart Collins lives with his widowed mother Heloise. The major blight on Bart's existence is the hated piano lesson

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.

1953•Family

★6.0

★6.0

Hotel for Women: Guests at a women's residence club help a jilted small-town girl turn to modelling.

Hotel for Women

1939•Drama

★6.0

Miracle On 34th Street (1959) movie poster

★6.0

Miracle On 34th Street: In this charming TV adaptation of the 1947 film classic, a kindly old gentleman (Ed Wynn) working as a Macy's department

Miracle On 34th Street

1959•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mary Healy.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1982	Lookin' to Get Out	Tourist at Registration Desk	Flop	Similar →
1959	Miracle On 34th Street	Doris Walker	Average	Similar →
1953	The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.	Heloise Collins	Average	Similar →
1942	Strictly in the Groove	Sally Monroe	Flop	Similar →
1942	The Yanks Are Coming	Rita Edwards	Flop	Similar →
1941	Zis Boom Bah	Mary Healy	Hit	Similar →
1941	Hard Guy	Julie Cavanaugh	Flop	Similar →
1941	Ride, Kelly, Ride	Entertainer	Flop	Similar →
1940	Star Dust	Mary Andrews	Flop	Similar →
1940	He Married His Wife	Doris	Flop	Similar →
1939	20,000 Men a Year	Joan Marshall	Average	Similar →
1939	Hotel for Women	Vocalist	Average	Similar →
1939	Second Fiddle	Jean Varick	Flop	Similar →
1939	Tail Spin	Flyer (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1938	Josette	Girl at Ringside (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Mary Healy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary Healy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Healy is "Josette" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Mary Healy acted in?

Mary Healy has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary Healy?

Other notable films include "Zis Boom Bah", "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.", and "Hotel for Women".