Dorothy Gish
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dorothy Elizabeth Gish was an American actress of the screen and stage, as well as a director and writer. Dorothy and her older sister Lillian Gish were major movie stars of the silent era. Dorothy also had great success on the stage, and was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame. Dorothy Gish was noted as a fine comedian, and many of her films were comedies.
Dorothy Gish Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dorothy Gish reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dorothy Gish's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Dorothy Gish'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 Mary Ellen Comes to Town, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dorothy Gish Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dorothy Gish's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dorothy Gish has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me | (Archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cardinal | Celia Fermoyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Whistle at Eaton Falls | Mrs Doubleday | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Centennial Summer | Mrs. Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Our Hearts Were Young and Gay | Mrs. Skinner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Nell Gwyn | Nell Gwyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Camille: The Fate of a Coquette | Grace | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ | Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Romola | Tessa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Bright Shawl | La Clavel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Fury | Minnie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Country Flapper | Jolanda Whiple - the Country Flapper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Orphans of the Storm | Louise Girard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Remodeling Her Husband | Janie Wakefield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Mary Ellen Comes to Town | Mary Ellen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Nobody Home | Frances Wadsworth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Boots | Boots | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Hearts of the World | The Little Disturber | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Gretchen the Greenhorn | Gretchen Van Houck | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | Old Heidelberg | Katie Ruder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Down the Hill to Creditville | Mamie New | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The City Beautiful | The City Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Arms and the Gringo | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Rebellion of Kitty Belle | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Home, Sweet Home | Sister of Payne's Sweetheart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Liberty Belles | Dorothy Ketcham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Mysterious Shot | Marylee Price | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Judith of Bethulia | Crippled Beggar | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Her Father's Silent Partner | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The House of Discord | The Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | A Cure for Suffragettes | Suffragette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Adopted Brother | The Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Suffragette Minstrels | Among Suffragette Minstrels | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Pa Says | Dot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Her Mother's Oath | The Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Red Hicks Defies the World | Hicks' Sweetheart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Just Gold | The Sweetheart's Sister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Perfidy of Mary | Rose | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Broken Ways | In Telegraph Office (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Oil and Water | In First Audience (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | A Cry for Help | Witness to Accident | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Burglar’s Dilemma | Birthday Wellwisher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | My Hero | The Young Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The New York Hat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | My Baby | Wedding Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Musketeers of Pig Alley | Frizzy-Haired Woman in Street (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Painted Lady | Belle at Ice Cream Festival | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | So Near, Yet So Far | A Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | Two Daughters of Eve | In Theatre Crowd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | An Unseen Enemy | Youngest Sister | Average | Similar → |
Dorothy Gish - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dorothy Gish?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Gish is "Mary Ellen Comes to Town" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dorothy Gish acted in?
Dorothy Gish has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Gish?
Other notable films include "Fury", "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay", and "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ".