What is Jill Dennett's latest movie?

Jill Dennett's most recent film is "Broadway Serenade" (1939).

Is Jill Dennett a good actor?

Jill Dennett has an average audience rating of 4.7/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Heat Lightning, The Merry Widow, Picture Snatcher.

Jill Dennett

Q: What is the best movie of Jill Dennett?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jill Dennett is "Heat Lightning" with a rating of 7.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Jill Dennett acted in?

Jill Dennett has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

12Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 26, 1912

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Jill Dennett Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jill Dennett reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Jill Dennett'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 Heat Lightning, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jill Dennett Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jill Dennett's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Heat Lightning: Olga runs an isolated gas station and restaurant in the stifling hot American desert with her discontented younger siste

Heat Lightning

1934•Crime

★6.8

★6.8

The Merry Widow: A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.

The Merry Widow

1934•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Picture Snatcher: An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.

Picture Snatcher

1933•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

Broadway Serenade: A married singer, pianist/composer team are struggling to hit it big in New York. Finally, they audition before a Broadw

Broadway Serenade

1939•Romance

★6.2

The Devil Is a Woman (1935) movie poster

★6.2

The Devil Is a Woman: In the carnival in Spain in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, the exiled republican Antonio Galvan comes from Pari

The Devil Is a Woman

1935•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jill Dennett has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1939	Broadway Serenade	4th 5&10 Salesgirl (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1935	The Devil Is a Woman	Maria (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1935	One More Spring	Tart	Average	Similar →
1934	The Merry Widow	Duchess - a Maxim Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1934	Shoot the Works	Wanda	Average	Similar →
1934	Heat Lightning	Girl with Black Bangs (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1934	Radio Dough	Moll (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1934	All of Me	Molly (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1933	Picture Snatcher	Speakeasy Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1932	Union Depot	Daisy (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1931	How Comedies Are Born	Stenographer	Flop	Similar →
1929	Hotter Than Hot	-	Flop	Similar →

Jill Dennett - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jill Dennett?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jill Dennett is "Heat Lightning" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Jill Dennett acted in?

Jill Dennett has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jill Dennett?

Other notable films include "The Merry Widow", "Picture Snatcher", and "Broadway Serenade".