Arthur Shirley - Actor Profile

Arthur Shirley

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
19Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 31, 1886
Birth Place: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Arthur Shirley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Arthur Shirley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Arthur Shirley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 5% of Arthur Shirley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Fall of a Nation, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Arthur Shirley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arthur Shirley's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Fall of a Nation (1916) movie poster
★10.0

The Fall of a Nation: A sequel to DW Griffith's The Birth of a Nation, by the same author, and now lost. It is considered the first film seque

The Fall of a Nation

1916•Drama
★5.8
The Girl Detective (1915) movie poster
★5.8

The Girl Detective: A series of 2-reel thrillers in which a society girl has a position as a special investigator for the police and works o

The Girl Detective

1915•Mystery
★5.5
A Mother's Atonement (1915) movie poster
★5.5

A Mother's Atonement: A man recalls his earlier days when he was married and his wife cheated on him.

A Mother's Atonement

1915•Drama
★5.4
Alas and Alack (1915) movie poster
★5.4

Alas and Alack: A fishwife tells her young daughter a fairy story about a princess imprisoned by a hunchback in a seashell, a story that

Alas and Alack

1915•Drama
★5.0
Roped (1919) movie poster
★5.0

Roped: Wealthy ranch owner Cheyenne Harry decides he needs a housekeeper, but his cowboys decide he needs a wife and advertise

Roped

1919•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Arthur Shirley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1931 The Champion - Flop Similar →
1926 The Sealed Room Paul Craig Flop Similar →
1925 The Mystery of a Hansom Cab - Flop Similar →
1919 Muggsy Guy Trippet Flop Similar →
1919 Roped Ferdie Van Duzen Flop Similar →
1918 Branding Broadway Larry Harrington Flop Similar →
1918 Modern Love George Addison Flop Similar →
1917 Betty Be Good Jimmy Madison Flop Similar →
1917 A Bit of Kindling James Morgan Flop Similar →
1916 The Valiants of Virginia John Valiant Flop Similar →
1916 The Fall of a Nation John Vassar Super Hit Similar →
1915 Stronger Than Death John Henshaw Flop Similar →
1915 The Millionaire Paupers Allen Flop Similar →
1915 A Mother's Atonement James Hilton Average Similar →
1915 Alas and Alack The Man of Wealth and the Prince Flop Similar →
1915 The Fascination of the Fleur de Lis Antone Gerome Flop Similar →
1915 The Vivisectionist Worth - Jardine's Neighbor Flop Similar →
1915 The Girl Detective John Talcott Average Similar →
1914 The Shepherd of the Southern Cross Devon Collins Flop Similar →

Arthur Shirley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arthur Shirley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arthur Shirley is "The Fall of a Nation" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Arthur Shirley acted in?

Arthur Shirley has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arthur Shirley?

Other notable films include "The Girl Detective", "A Mother's Atonement", and "Alas and Alack".

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