Lilyan Tashman
ActingAbout Lilyan Tashman
Lilyan Tashman (October 23, 1896 - March 21, 1934) was an American vaudeville, Broadway, and film actress. Tashman was best known for her supporting roles as tongue-in-cheek villainesses and the vindictive "other woman."
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lilyan Tashman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Lilyan Tashman'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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lilyan Tashman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gold Diggers of Broadway, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lilyan Tashman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lilyan Tashman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lilyan Tashman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | From 'So This is Paris' (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Frankie and Johnnie | Nellie Bly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Riptide | Sylvia Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Too Much Harmony | Lucille Watkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Wine, Women and Song | Frankie Arnette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scarlet Dawn | Vera Zimina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Those We Love | Valerie | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Wiser Sex | Claire Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Girls About Town | Marie Bailey | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Road to Reno | Jackie Millet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Mad Parade | Lil Wheeler | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Murder by the Clock | Laura Endicott | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The House That Shadows Built | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Up Pops the Devil | Polly Griscom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Millie | Helen Riley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Finn and Hattie | Bessie Chalmers (aka The 'Princess') | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | One Heavenly Night | Fritzi Vajos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Cat Creeps | Cicily | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Matrimonial Bed | Sylvaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | On the Level | Lynn Crawford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Puttin' on the Ritz | Goldie Devere | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | No, No, Nanette | Lucille Early | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | New York Nights | Peggy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Marriage Playground | Joyce Wheater | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Gold Diggers of Broadway | Eleanor Montgomery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Trial of Mary Dugan | Dagmar Lorne | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Bulldog Drummond | Irma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | French Dressing | Peggy Nash | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | A Texas Steer | Dixie Style | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Camille | Olympe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Woman Who Did Not Care | Iris Carroll | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Evening Clothes | Undetermined Role (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Don't Tell the Wife | Suzanna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Love's Blindness | Alice, Duchess of Lincolnwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | So This Is Paris | Mme. Georgette Lalle, A Dancer | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Whispering Smith | Marion Sinclair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Siberia | Beautiful Blonde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Skyrocket | Ruby Wright | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Rocking Moon | Sasha Larianoff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Seven Days | Bella Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Pretty Ladies | Selma Larson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Déclassé | Mrs. Leslie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | A Broadway Butterfly | Thelma Perry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Parasite | Laura Randall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Ports of Call | Lillie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Is Love Everything? | Edythe Stanley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Garden of Weeds | Hazel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Winner Take All | Felicity Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Manhandled | Pinkie Doran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Experience | Pleasure | Flop | Similar → |
Lilyan Tashman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lilyan Tashman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lilyan Tashman is "Gold Diggers of Broadway" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Lilyan Tashman acted in?
Lilyan Tashman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lilyan Tashman?
Other notable films include "The House That Shadows Built", "That's Dancing!", and "Bulldog Drummond".