Esther Ralston
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Esther Ralston (September 17th, 1902- January 14th, 1994) was an American silent film star. She began her career as a child actress in a family vaudeville act named "The Ralston Family with Baby Esther, America's Youngest Juliet". She then went on to appear in a few small silent film roles, including one alongside her brother in the 1920 film adaptation of Huckleberry Finn. Ralston gained attention as Mrs. Darling in the 1924 film adaptation of Peter Pan. Her most well known sound picture was To the Last Man in 1933.
Esther Ralston Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Esther Ralston 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 Esther Ralston's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 14% of Esther Ralston'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 The Kid, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Esther Ralston Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Esther Ralston's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Esther Ralston has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Clara Bow: Discovering the "It" Girl | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Silent Feminists: America's First Women Directors | Herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | San Francisco Docks | Frances March | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tin Pan Alley | Nora Bayes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Slander House | Ruth De Milo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Letter of Introduction | Mrs. Sinclair (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Spy Ring | Jean Bruce (as Jane Carleton) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Jungle Menace | Valerie Shields | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | As Good as Married | Miss Danforth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | We're in the Legion Now | Louise Rillette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hollywood Boulevard | Flora Moore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Girl from Mandalay | Mary Trevor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Streamline Express | Elaine Vincent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Shadows of the Orient | Viola Avery | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Ladies Crave Excitement | Miss Winkler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mister Dynamite | Charmian Dvorjak | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Marines Are Coming | Dorothy Manning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sadie McKee | Dolly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | By Candlelight | Baroness von Ballin | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | To the Last Man | Ellen Colby | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rome Express | Asta Marvelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Prodigal | Antonia Farraday | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Lonely Wives | Madeline Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Mighty | Louise Patterson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Case of Lena Smith | Lena Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Half a Bride | Patience Winslow | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Ten Modern Commandments | Kitty O'Day | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Children of Divorce | Jean Waddington | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Fashions for Women | Céleste de Givray and Lola Dauvry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Old Ironsides | Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Quarterback | Louise Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Blind Goddess | Moira Devens | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Womanhandled | Molly Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | A Kiss for Cinderella | Fairy Godmother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Best People | Alice O'Neil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Trouble With Wives | Dagmar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Lucky Devil | Doris McDee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Beggar on Horseback | Cynthia Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Peter Pan | Mrs. Darling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | $50,000 Reward | Carolyn Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Heart Buster | Rose Hillyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Marriage Circle | Miss Hofer | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Jack O'Clubs | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Prisoner | Marie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Oliver Twist | Rose Maylie | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Pure and Simple | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Crossing Trails | Helen Stratton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Kid | Extra in Heaven Scene (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Butterfly Man | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Huckleberry Finn | Mary Jane Wilks | Average | Similar → |
Esther Ralston - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Esther Ralston?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Esther Ralston is "The Kid" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Esther Ralston acted in?
Esther Ralston has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Esther Ralston?
Other notable films include "Clara Bow: Discovering the "It" Girl", "Womanhandled", and "As Good as Married".