Helen Foster - Actor Profile

Helen Foster

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
45Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: May 23, 1906
Birth Place: Independence, Kansas, USA

About Helen Foster

Helen Foster was born on May 23, 1906 in Independence, Kansas, USA. She was an actress, known for The Primrose Path (1931), The Road to Ruin (1928) and the remade The Road to Ruin (1934). She died on December 25, 1982 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Helen Foster Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Helen Foster reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Helen Foster'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 Westerner, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Helen Foster Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helen Foster's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Helen Foster has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1956 Around the World in 80 Days Extra (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1953 Never Wave at a WAC Capt. Finch (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1948 Call Northside 777 Secretary (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1942 Parachute Nurse Company 'C' Girl Flop Similar →
1940 The Westerner Janice (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1934 The Road to Ruin Ann Dixon Flop Similar →
1934 School for Girls Eleanor Average Similar →
1932 Lucky Larrigan Virginia Bailey Flop Similar →
1932 The Big Flash Fifi - Nadine's Maid Flop Similar →
1932 Young Blood Gail Winters Flop Similar →
1932 The Boiling Point Lora Kirk Flop Similar →
1932 The Saddle Buster 'Sunny' Hurn Hit Similar →
1932 Temptation's Workshop Connie Lawton Flop Similar →
1932 Ghost City Laura Martin Flop Similar →
1931 Is There Justice? June Lawrence Flop Similar →
1931 The Primrose Path Molly Malone Flop Similar →
1929 Finders Keepers - Flop Similar →
1929 Irish Fantasy The Bride Flop Similar →
1929 Painted Faces Nancy Flop Similar →
1929 So Long Letty Sally Davis Average Similar →
1929 Gold Diggers of Broadway Violet Dayne Hit Similar →
1929 The Harvest of Hate Margie Smith Flop Similar →
1929 Hoofbeats of Vengeance Mary Martin Flop Similar →
1929 Circumstantial Evidence Jean Benton Flop Similar →
1929 Linda Linda Average Similar →
1929 The Sky Skidder Stella Hearns Flop Similar →
1928 Should a Girl Marry? Alice Dunn Flop Similar →
1928 The Mating Call Jessie Peebles Average Similar →
1928 Hellship Bronson Mary Younger Flop Similar →
1928 Won in the Clouds Grace James Average Similar →
1928 Haunted Island Rosalind Joy Flop Similar →
1928 The Road to Ruin Sally Canfield Average Similar →
1928 13 Washington Square Mary Morgan Flop Similar →
1927 The Courage of Collins Rose Foster Flop Similar →
1927 The Outlaw Dog Helen Meadows Flop Similar →
1927 Naughty Nanette Lucy Dennison Flop Similar →
1927 California or Bust Nadine Holtwood Flop Similar →
1926 Move Along The Girl Average Similar →
1926 Brotherly Love - Flop Similar →
1925 Cleaning Up The Wife Flop Similar →
1925 Maid in Morocco The Bride Flop Similar →
1925 The Tourist Helen - The Girl Flop Similar →
1925 The Bandit's Baby Esther Lacy Flop Similar →
1925 On the Go Nell Hall Flop Similar →
1924 The Sunshine Spreader - Flop Similar →

Helen Foster - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helen Foster?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helen Foster is "The Westerner" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Helen Foster acted in?

Helen Foster has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helen Foster?

Other notable films include "Gold Diggers of Broadway", "The Saddle Buster", and "Call Northside 777".

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