Virginia Welles

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

12Total Films

6.9 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 25, 1925

Birth Place: Wausau, Wisconsin, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Virginia Welles 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 Virginia Welles'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Virginia Welles remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in To Each His Own, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Virginia Welles Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Virginia Welles's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9

★6.9

To Each His Own: During World War I, small-town girl Josephine Norris has an illegitimate son by an itinerant pilot. After a scheme to ad

To Each His Own

1946•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Dear Ruth: Lt. William Seacroft, on leave from the Italian front, arrives at the New York home of Ruth Wilkins, with whom he has be

Dear Ruth

1947•Comedy

★6.0

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight (1949) movie poster

★6.0

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight: Gangsters frame Joe on a drunk charge and a murder rap so they can put their own fighter into a big event. Joe investiga

Joe Palooka in the Big Fight

1949•Comedy

★5.6

★5.6

Kiss and Tell: Film adaptation of the Broadway hit, about the comic mayhem that erupts in a small town when a 15-year old high-schooler

Kiss and Tell

1945•Comedy

★5.5

Make Believe Ballroom (1949) movie poster

★5.5

Make Believe Ballroom: Liza Lee, fast-talking press agent for Al Jarvis, persuades Jarvis to stage a Musical Mystery Contest, with a $5000 priz

Make Believe Ballroom

1949•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Virginia Welles.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1956	Francis in the Haunted House	Lorna MacLeod	Flop	Similar →
1951	Casa Manana	-	Flop	Similar →
1950	Square Dance Katy	Katy O'Connor	Flop	Similar →
1949	A Kiss for Corliss	Mildred Pringle	Flop	Similar →
1949	Make Believe Ballroom	Josie Marlowe	Average	Similar →
1949	Joe Palooka in the Big Fight	Anne Howe	Average	Similar →
1949	Dynamite	Mary	Flop	Similar →
1947	Dear Ruth	Martha Seacroft	Hit	Similar →
1947	Ladies' Man	Jean Mitchell	Flop	Similar →
1946	To Each His Own	Liz Lorimer	Hit	Similar →
1945	Kiss and Tell	Mildred Pringle	Average	Similar →
1945	Hollywood Victory Caravan	Unnamed Ingenue	Flop	Similar →

Virginia Welles - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Virginia Welles?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Virginia Welles is "To Each His Own" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Virginia Welles acted in?

Virginia Welles has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Virginia Welles?

Other notable films include "Dear Ruth", "Joe Palooka in the Big Fight", and "Kiss and Tell".