Arlene Harris

Acting

Freshness: Jan 31, 2026

9Total Films

9.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 6, 1896

Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About Arlene Harris

Arlene Harris was a radio, film and television comedian best known for her television monologues. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arlene Harris reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Arlene Harris'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arlene Harris remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hi, Beautiful, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Arlene Harris Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arlene Harris's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5

★9.5

Hi, Beautiful: Part of the series of Universal B-musicals teaming Martha O'Driscoll and Noah Beery Jr., this film is also a remake of t

Hi, Beautiful

1944•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

North to Alaska: After striking gold in Alaska, the romantic George sends his womanizing partner Sam to bring his fiancée up from Seattle

North to Alaska

1960•Western

★6.3

★6.3

Hold Back Tomorrow: A condemned murderer, scheduled to hang in the morning, asks for the company of a woman in his final hours.

Hold Back Tomorrow

1955•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

One Exciting Week: The citizens of the small town of Midburg are thrilled when one of their native sons, Dan Flannery, becomes a war hero w

One Exciting Week

1946•Comedy

★5.0

★5.0

The Hit Parade: Agent Pete Garland is fired by society singer Monica Barrett after he got her a new radio contract, because she thinks h

The Hit Parade

1937•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arlene Harris.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1960	North to Alaska	Madam of The Hen House	Hit	Similar →
1955	Hold Back Tomorrow	Proprietress	Average	Similar →
1951	Newlyweds Take a Chance	Betty's mother	Flop	Similar →
1948	The Main Street Kid	Edie Jones	Flop	Similar →
1946	One Exciting Week	Lottie Pickett	Average	Similar →
1945	Hitchhike to Happiness	Dolly Ward	Flop	Similar →
1944	Hi, Beautiful	Wacky Woman (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1943	Here Comes Elmer	Arlene	Flop	Similar →
1937	The Hit Parade	Arlene 'Chatterbox' Harris	Flop	Similar →

Arlene Harris - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arlene Harris?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arlene Harris is "Hi, Beautiful" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Arlene Harris acted in?

Arlene Harris has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arlene Harris?

Other notable films include "North to Alaska", "Hold Back Tomorrow", and "One Exciting Week".