Evelyn Brent
ActingAbout Evelyn Brent
Evelyn Brent (born Mary Elizabeth Riggs) was an American film and stage actress.
Evelyn Brent Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Evelyn Brent 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 Evelyn Brent's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Evelyn Brent'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 Last Command, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Evelyn Brent Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Evelyn Brent's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Evelyn Brent has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | The Golden Eye | Sister Teresa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Stage Struck | Miss Lloyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Robin Hood of Monterey | Maria Belmonte Sanchez | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Raiders of the South | Belle Chambers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Seventh Victim | Natalie Cortez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Silent Witness | Mrs. Roos / Anna Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Payoff | Alma Dorn | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Wrecking Crew | Martha Poska | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Holt of the Secret Service | Kay Drew | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dangerous Lady | Hester Engle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Emergency Landing | Maude Lambert | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Mad Empress | Empress Eugenie | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Panama Lady | Lenore | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Law West of Tombstone | Clara 'Clary' Martinez | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mr. Wong, Detective | Olga Petroff / Countess Dubois / Sophie Dome | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Tip-Off Girls | Rena Terry | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Daughter of Shanghai | Olga Derey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Last Train from Madrid | Woman Soldier (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | King of Gamblers | Cora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Jungle Jim | Shanghai Lil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hopalong Cassidy Returns | Lilli Marsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The President's Mystery | Ilka Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did) | Beverly Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Song of the Trail | Myra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Nitwits | Alice Lake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Symphony of Living | Paula Greig Rupert | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The World Gone Mad | Nina Lamont | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Crusader | Tess Brandon | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Attorney for the Defense | Val Lorraine | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | High Pressure | Francine Dale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Mad Parade | Monica Dale | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Silver Horde | Cherry Malotte | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paramount on Parade | Apache Dancer | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Framed | Rose Manning | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Slightly Scarlet | Lucy Stavrin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Darkened Rooms | Ellen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Woman Trap | Kitty Evans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Broadway | Pearl | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Interference | Deborah Kane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Mating Call | Rose Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Drag Net | The Magpie | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Last Command | Natalie Dabrova | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Underworld | Feathers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Love 'Em and Leave 'Em | Mame Walsh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Arizona Express | Lola Nichols | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Spanish Jade | Mañuela | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Trapped by the Mormons | Nora Prescott | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Glorious Lady | Lady Eileen | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Border River | Marie Dubuque | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Raffles, the Amateur Cracksman | Ethel | Average | Similar → |
Evelyn Brent - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Evelyn Brent?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Evelyn Brent is "The Last Command" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Evelyn Brent acted in?
Evelyn Brent has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Evelyn Brent?
Other notable films include "Underworld", "King of Gamblers", and "Interference".