Jane Barnes

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

18Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 17, 1915

Birth Place: Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA

About Jane Barnes

Jane Barnes was born on August 17, 1915 in Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for Frontier Justice (1936), The White Parade (1934) and Man of the People (1937). She was married to Carlyle Moore Jr.. She died on March 20, 1998 in Victorville, California, USA.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jane Barnes reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jane Barnes'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jane Barnes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hollywood - The Second Step, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jane Barnes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jane Barnes's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Hollywood - The Second Step (1936) movie poster

★8.0

Hollywood - The Second Step: This short follows the early career of actress Jane Barnes. She starts by doing extra work. After several months she is

Hollywood - The Second Step

1936•Documentary

★7.2

★7.2

A Star Is Born: Esther Blodgett is just another starry-eyed farm kid trying to break into the movies. Waitressing at a Hollywood party,

A Star Is Born

1937•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Man Of The People: An Italian immigrant studying the law gets mixed up with crooks.

Man Of The People

1937•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

The Gay Deception: A wide-eyed working girl wins a $5,000 sweepstakes and plunges into the lush life of New York City, where she meets a be

The Gay Deception

1935•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

I Live My Life: A society girl tries to make a go of her marriage to an archaeologist.

I Live My Life

1935•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jane Barnes.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1941	Appointment for Love	Minor Role (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1940	We Who Are Young	Office Girl (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1940	Florian	Office Girl	Flop	Similar →
1939	The Amazing Mr. Williams	Wedding Guest (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1939	When Tomorrow Comes	Waitress (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1939	Winter Carnival	Aileen	Average	Similar →
1939	Broadway Serenade	1st 5&10 Salesgirl (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1937	A Star Is Born	Waitress #1 (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1937	Man Of The People	Marie Rosetti	Hit	Similar →
1937	Dangerous Number	Actress	Flop	Similar →
1936	Frontier Justice	Ethel Gordon	Flop	Similar →
1936	Hollywood - The Second Step	Herself	Super Hit	Similar →
1935	Your Uncle Dudley	Marjorie Baxter	Flop	Similar →
1935	I Live My Life	Ruth (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1935	The Gay Deception	Hazel (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1935	Naughty Marietta	Casquette Girl (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1934	Elinor Norton	Publisher's Staff	Average	Similar →
1934	Stand Up and Cheer!	Angie	Flop	Similar →

Jane Barnes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jane Barnes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jane Barnes is "Hollywood - The Second Step" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Jane Barnes acted in?

Jane Barnes has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jane Barnes?

Other notable films include "A Star Is Born", "Man Of The People", and "The Gay Deception".