Dorothy Arnold - Actor Profile

Dorothy Arnold

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
14Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 21, 1917
Birth Place: Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Dorothy Arnold Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dorothy Arnold reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Dorothy Arnold'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 Code of the Streets, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dorothy Arnold Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dorothy Arnold's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Code of the Streets (1939) movie poster
★7.0

Code of the Streets: Frankie Thomas plays Bob Lewis, leader of a gang consisting of Sailor, Murph, Monk, Trouble and Yap. The son of disgrace

Code of the Streets

1939•Drama
★6.9
Lizzie (1957) movie poster
★6.9

Lizzie: A psychiatrist treats a woman of three faces: neurotic Elizabeth, wanton Lizzie, and charming Beth.

Lizzie

1957•Drama
★6.8
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (1939) movie poster
★6.8

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man: Fields plays "Larsen E. Whipsnade", the owner of a shady carnival that is constantly on the run from the law. Whipsnade

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man

1939•Comedy
★6.5
The House of Fear (1939) movie poster
★6.5

The House of Fear: A detective goes undercover as a producer to investigate an actor's murder, which occurred during the performance of a p

The House of Fear

1939•Crime
★5.2
The Family Next Door (1939) movie poster
★5.2

The Family Next Door: Rose Pierce is discontent with her life as the wife of a small town plumber and has visions of becoming a wealthy social

The Family Next Door

1939•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Dorothy Arnold has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1957 Lizzie Elizabeth's Mother Hit Similar →
1949 The Phantom Creeps Jean Drew Flop Similar →
1939 Hero for a Day Dorothy Flop Similar →
1939 The House of Fear Gloria DeVere Hit Similar →
1939 Unexpected Father Sally - showgirl Flop Similar →
1939 Code of the Streets Mildred Hit Similar →
1939 The Family Next Door Cashier Flop Similar →
1939 You Can't Cheat an Honest Man 1st Debutante (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1939 The Phantom Creeps Jean Drew Flop Similar →
1939 Pirates of the Skies - Flop Similar →
1938 Gambling Ship - Flop Similar →
1938 Exposed Hatcheck Girl Flop Similar →
1938 The Storm Nora Flop Similar →
1919 Someone Must Pay Vivian Taylor Flop Similar →

Dorothy Arnold - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Arnold?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Arnold is "Code of the Streets" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Arnold acted in?

Dorothy Arnold has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Arnold?

Other notable films include "Lizzie", "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man", and "The House of Fear".

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