Lois James

Acting

Freshness: Feb 01, 2026

10Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 23, 1921

Birth Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

About Lois James

Lois James, born Lois Bernice James, was an American actress, known for her work on Sappy Pappy, Washington Melodrama, and Call Me Mister.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lois James reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Lois James's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lois James remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Old Maid, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lois James Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lois James's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

The Old Maid: The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.

The Old Maid

1939•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

City for Conquest: The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their im

City for Conquest

1940•Romance

★6.5

★6.5

Swing Shift Maisie: Street-smart Maisie from Brooklyn lands a job at an airplane assembly plant during WWII and falls in love with handsome

Swing Shift Maisie

1943•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Babes in Arms: Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton

Babes in Arms

1939•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Strike Up the Band: Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest between schools is coming up a

Strike Up the Band

1940•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lois James.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1950	The Fireball	Roller Derby Girl (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1945	A Thousand and One Nights	Slave Girl	Average	Similar →
1943	Swing Shift Maisie	Nightclub Waitress (Uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1940	Knute Rockne All American	Bathing Beauty (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1940	Strike Up the Band	Student	Average	Similar →
1940	City for Conquest	Chorus girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1939	Babes in Arms	Chorus Girl (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1939	Dancing Co-Ed	Fat Girl in Gym (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1939	The Old Maid	Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1938	Cowboy from Brooklyn	Girl at Radio Show	Flop	Similar →

Lois James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lois James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lois James is "The Old Maid" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Lois James acted in?

Lois James has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lois James?

Other notable films include "City for Conquest", "Swing Shift Maisie", and "Babes in Arms".