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Ann Hovey

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
12Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 29, 1911
Birth Place: Mount Vernon, Indiana, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ann Hovey 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: Drama

The majority of Ann Hovey'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ann Hovey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in On Again—Off Again, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ann Hovey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ann Hovey's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
On Again—Off Again (1937) movie poster
★7.0

On Again—Off Again: This wacky vaudeville-style romp casts the irreverent comedy team as feuding co-owners of a drug company, William “Willy

On Again—Off Again

1937•Comedy
★6.8
Wild Boys of the Road (1933) movie poster
★6.8

Wild Boys of the Road: At the height of the Great Depression, Tommy's mother has been out of work for months when Eddie's father loses his job.

Wild Boys of the Road

1933•Drama
★6.5
Flirting with Fate (1938) movie poster
★6.5

Flirting with Fate: A troupe of traveling entertainers become stranded in Paraguay.

Flirting with Fate

1938•Adventure
★6.2
Behind The Headlines (1937) movie poster
★6.2

Behind The Headlines: A radio reporter sets out to rescue his ex-girlfriend when she is kidnapped by gangsters.

Behind The Headlines

1937•Action
★6.0
Annapolis Salute (1937) movie poster
★6.0

Annapolis Salute: The adventures of three disparate cadets at the US Naval Academy--one the son of a Navy enlisted man, the other the scio

Annapolis Salute

1937•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ann Hovey.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1938 Flirting with Fate Ida Hit Similar →
1937 Danger Patrol Mrs. Ada Sanders Flop Similar →
1937 Annapolis Salute Bunny Oliver Average Similar →
1937 Super-Sleuth Script Girl Flop Similar →
1937 On Again—Off Again Cheerleader Hit Similar →
1937 Behind The Headlines - Average Similar →
1936 The Glory Trail Julie Morgan Flop Similar →
1934 Journal of a Crime Chorus Girl Smoking Cigarette (uncredited) Average Similar →
1934 Easy to Love Hat Check Girl (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1933 Wild Boys of the Road Lola Hit Similar →
1933 Mary Stevens, M.D. Andrews' Receptionist Miss Logan (uncredited) Average Similar →
1933 Private Detective 62 Rose (Uncredited) Average Similar →

Ann Hovey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ann Hovey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ann Hovey is "On Again—Off Again" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Ann Hovey acted in?

Ann Hovey has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ann Hovey?

Other notable films include "Wild Boys of the Road", "Flirting with Fate", and "Behind The Headlines".