Dorothy Mathews - Actor Profile

Dorothy Mathews

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
12Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 13, 1912
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Dorothy Mathews Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dorothy Mathews reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Dorothy Mathews'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 Love 'Em and Leave 'Em, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dorothy Mathews Movies Ranked

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

★6.7
Love 'Em and Leave 'Em (1926) movie poster
★6.7

Love 'Em and Leave 'Em: Mame Walsh promised their mother on her deathbed to look after little sister Janie. But Janie helps herself to everythin

Love 'Em and Leave 'Em

1926•Comedy
★6.4
The Gay Deception (1935) movie poster
★6.4

The Gay Deception: A wide-eyed working girl wins a $5,000 sweepstakes and plunges into the lush life of New York City, where she meets a be

The Gay Deception

1935•Comedy
★6.3
The Doorway to Hell (1930) movie poster
★6.3

The Doorway to Hell: A vicious crime lord decides that he has had enough and much to the shock of his colleagues decides to give the business

The Doorway to Hell

1930•Crime
★6.2
The Widow from Chicago (1930) movie poster
★6.2

The Widow from Chicago: A woman infiltrates a criminal mob to avenge her brother's death.

The Widow from Chicago

1930•Crime
★6.0
A Girl in Every Port (1928) movie poster
★6.0

A Girl in Every Port: Two sailors with a rivalry over chasing women become friends. But when one decides to finally settle down, will this mys

A Girl in Every Port

1928•Adventure

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1935 The Gay Deception Linen Maid (uncredited) Average Similar →
1933 Strictly Personal (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1932 Wayward Showgirl (uncredited) Average Similar →
1930 The Widow from Chicago Cora (uncredited) Average Similar →
1930 The Truth About Youth Cherry - Blonde Party Girl (uncredited) Average Similar →
1930 One Night at Susie's Chorus Girl (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1930 The Doorway to Hell Doris Ricarno Average Similar →
1930 The Way of All Men Edna Flop Similar →
1930 Son of the Gods Alice Hart (uncredited) Average Similar →
1929 Sweetie Co-Ed Average Similar →
1928 A Girl in Every Port Girl #2 in Panama City (uncredited) Average Similar →
1926 Love 'Em and Leave 'Em Minnie Hit Similar →

Dorothy Mathews - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dorothy Mathews?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dorothy Mathews is "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Dorothy Mathews acted in?

Dorothy Mathews has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dorothy Mathews?

Other notable films include "The Gay Deception", "The Doorway to Hell", and "The Widow from Chicago".

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