Esther Ralston
ActingAbout Esther Ralston
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Esther Ralston reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Esther Ralston'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Esther Ralston remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Kid, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Esther Ralston Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Esther Ralston's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Esther Ralston.
| 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 → |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | (Archive Footage) | Average | 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 → |
| 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".