Victor Young

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Freshness: Feb 01, 2026

6Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 8, 1900

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Victor Young

Victor Young (August 8, 1900 - November 10, 1956) was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Victor Young reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Victor Young'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Victor Young remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Mysterious Lady, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Victor Young Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Victor Young's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

The Mysterious Lady: A beautiful Russian spy seduces an Austrian military officer in order to obtain secret plans. When she falls in love wit

The Mysterious Lady

1928•Adventure

★6.9

★6.9

The Country Girl: An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism ma

The Country Girl

1954•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Hold That Tiger: Victor Young and his Orchestra play "Tiger Rag".

Hold That Tiger

1940

★5.4

★5.4

Vogues of 1938: An early Technicolor musical that concentrates on the fashions of the late 1930s, this film was reissued under the title

Vogues of 1938

1937•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

Of Men and Music: A documentary featuring musicians including Artur Rubinstein, Jan Peerce-Nadine Conner, and Jascha Heifetz.

Of Men and Music

1951•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Victor Young.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1954	The Country Girl	Conductor (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1951	Of Men and Music	Self	Flop	Similar →
1945	Music in the Sky	Orchestra Conductor	Flop	Similar →
1940	Hold That Tiger	-	Average	Similar →
1937	Vogues of 1938	Victor Young - Orchestra Leader	Flop	Similar →
1928	The Mysterious Lady	Scarpia in 'Tosca' (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Victor Young - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Victor Young?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Victor Young is "The Mysterious Lady" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Victor Young acted in?

Victor Young has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Victor Young?

Other notable films include "The Country Girl", "Hold That Tiger", and "Vogues of 1938".