Kay Francis
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kay Francis (January 13, 1905 – August 26, 1968) was an American stage and film actress. After a brief period on Broadway in the late 1920s, she moved to film and achieved her greatest success between 1930 and 1936, when she was the number one female star at the Warner Brothers studio, and the highest paid American film actress. Some of her film related material and personal papers are available to scholars and researchers in the Wesleyan University Cinema Archives. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kay Francis,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Kay Francis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kay Francis 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 Kay Francis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of Kay Francis'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 Let's Go Native, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kay Francis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kay Francis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kay Francis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | William Powell: A True Gentleman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blow-Ups of 1947 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wife Wanted | Carole Raymond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Allotment Wives | Sheila Seymour | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Four Jills in a Jeep | Kay Francis | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Show-Business at War | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Between Us Girls | Christine 'Chris' Bishop | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Always in My Heart | Marjorie Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Charley's Aunt | Donna Lucia | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Play Girl | Grace Herbert | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | When the Daltons Rode | Julie King | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | It's a Date | Georgia Drake | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Breakdowns of 1939 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | In Name Only | Maida Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Women in the Wind | Janet Steele | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | King of the Underworld | Dr. Carole Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Secrets of an Actress | Fay Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | My Bill | Mary Colbrook | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Women Are Like That | Claire King Landin | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Breakdowns of 1937 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | First Lady | Lucy Chase Wayne | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Confession | Vera Kowalska | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Another Dawn | Julia Ashton Wister | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stolen Holiday | Nicole Picot | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The White Angel | Florence Nightingale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Found Stella Parish | Stella Parish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stranded | Lynn Palmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | British Agent | Elena Moura | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Wonder Bar | Liane Renaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mandalay | Tanya Borodoff aka Spot White / Marjorie Lang | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mary Stevens, M.D. | Mary Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Storm at Daybreak | Irina Radovic | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Trouble in Paradise | Mariette Colet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | One Way Passage | Joan Ames | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Jewel Robbery | Baroness Teri Hohenfels | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The False Madonna | Tina | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Girls About Town | Wanda Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Guilty Hands | Marjorie West | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Vice Squad | Alice Morrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Let's Go Native | Constance Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Raffles | Gwen | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paramount on Parade | Carmen | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Street of Chance | Alma Marsden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Behind the Make-Up | Kitty Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Marriage Playground | Lady Wrench | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Dangerous Curves | Zara Flynn | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Cocoanuts | Penelope | Hit | Similar → |
Kay Francis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kay Francis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kay Francis is "Let's Go Native" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Kay Francis acted in?
Kay Francis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kay Francis?
Other notable films include "William Powell: A True Gentleman", "Trouble in Paradise", and "One Way Passage".