Ella Raines
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Ella Wallace Raines (August 6, 1920 – May 30, 1988) was an American film and television actress active from the early 1940s through the mid-1950s. Described as "sultry" and "mysterious", the green-eyed star appeared frequently in crime pictures and film noir, but also in drama, comedy, Westerns, thrillers, and romance. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ella Raines, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Ella Raines Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ella Raines reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ella Raines's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 45% of Ella Raines'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 Brute Force, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ella Raines Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ella Raines's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ella Raines has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | The Man in the Road | Rhona Ellison | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Ride the Man Down | Celia Evarts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fighting Coast Guard | Louise Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Second Face | Phyllis Holmes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Singing Guns | Nan Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Dangerous Profession | Lucy Brackett | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Impact | Marsha Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Walking Hills | Chris Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Senator Was Indiscreet | Poppy McNaughton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Brute Force | Cora Lister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Web | Noel Faraday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Time Out of Mind | Clarissa 'Rissa' Fortune | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | White Tie and Tails | Louise Bradford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Runaround | Penelope 'Annabelle' Hampton | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry | Deborah Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Suspect | Mary Gray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Enter Arsène Lupin | Stacie Kanares | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tall in the Saddle | Arleta 'Arly' Harolday | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hail the Conquering Hero | Libby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Phantom Lady | Carol 'Kansas' Richman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Cry 'Havoc' | Connie | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Corvette K-225 | Joyce Cartwright | Average | Similar → |
Ella Raines - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ella Raines?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ella Raines is "Brute Force" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Ella Raines acted in?
Ella Raines has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ella Raines?
Other notable films include "The Web", "Hail the Conquering Hero", and "Phantom Lady".