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Dorothy Kelly

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
11Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 11, 1918
Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dorothy Kelly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Dorothy Kelly'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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dorothy Kelly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Yankee Doodle Dandy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dorothy Kelly Movies Ranked

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

★7.0
Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) movie poster
★7.0

Yankee Doodle Dandy: A film of the life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer and singer George M. Cohan.

Yankee Doodle Dandy

1942•Drama
★6.9
The Razor's Edge (1946) movie poster
★6.9

The Razor's Edge: An adventurous young man goes off to find himself and loses his socialite fiancée in the process. But when he returns 10

The Razor's Edge

1946•Drama
★6.7
Petticoat Larceny (1943) movie poster
★6.7

Petticoat Larceny: An 11 year old radio star decides to throw in her scripts and go undercover to get a better feel for her roles, but when

Petticoat Larceny

1943•Comedy
★6.6
The Falcon and the Co-Eds (1943) movie poster
★6.6

The Falcon and the Co-Eds: The Falcon is called to a young woman's school to investigate a murder. When he arrives, another victim is discovered.

The Falcon and the Co-Eds

1943•Crime
★6.3
The Big Shot (1942) movie poster
★6.3

The Big Shot: Duke Berne, former big shot but now a three-time loser, fears returning to crime because a fourth conviction will mean a

The Big Shot

1942•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dorothy Kelly.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1946 The Razor's Edge - Hit Similar →
1944 Lady in the Dark Office Girl (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1943 The Falcon and the Co-Eds - Hit Similar →
1943 Petticoat Larceny - Hit Similar →
1943 The Sky's the Limit - Average Similar →
1942 Johnny Doughboy Sweetheart Flop Similar →
1942 Sappy Pappy - Flop Similar →
1942 Flying Tigers - Average Similar →
1942 The Big Shot - Average Similar →
1942 Yankee Doodle Dandy - Hit Similar →
1942 Flying with Music Mary Flop Similar →

Dorothy Kelly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Kelly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Kelly is "Yankee Doodle Dandy" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Kelly acted in?

Dorothy Kelly has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Kelly?

Other notable films include "The Razor's Edge", "Petticoat Larceny", and "The Falcon and the Co-Eds".