Etta Moten - Actor Profile

Etta Moten

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
8Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 5, 1901

Etta Moten Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Etta Moten reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Etta Moten'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 Gold Diggers of 1933, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Etta Moten Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Etta Moten's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) movie poster
★7.2

Gold Diggers of 1933: When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant hi

Gold Diggers of 1933

1933•Comedy
★7.1
A Day at the Races (1937) movie poster
★7.1

A Day at the Races: Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned

A Day at the Races

1937•Comedy
★6.3
The Green Pastures (1936) movie poster
★6.3

The Green Pastures: God, heaven, and several Old Testament stories, including the Creation and Noah's Ark, are described supposedly using th

The Green Pastures

1936•Drama
★6.2
Flying Down to Rio (1933) movie poster
★6.2

Flying Down to Rio: An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, wh

Flying Down to Rio

1933•Comedy
★6.1
Ladies They Talk About (1933) movie poster
★6.1

Ladies They Talk About: A moll, imprisoned after participating in a bank robbery, helps with a breakout plot.

Ladies They Talk About

1933•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Etta Moten has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1942 Born to Sing Soloist - 'Ballad for Americans' (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1937 A Day at the Races Black Singer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1936 The Green Pastures Angel (uncredited) Average Similar →
1934 Operator 13 Slave At Medicine Show (uncredited) Average Similar →
1933 Flying Down to Rio Colored Singer Average Similar →
1933 Professional Sweetheart Glory Eden (singing voice) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1933 Gold Diggers of 1933 'Remember My Forgotten Man' Singer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1933 Ladies They Talk About Singing Inmate (voice) (uncredited) Average Similar →

Etta Moten - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Etta Moten?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Etta Moten is "Gold Diggers of 1933" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Etta Moten acted in?

Etta Moten has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Etta Moten?

Other notable films include "A Day at the Races", "The Green Pastures", and "Flying Down to Rio".

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