What is Lois James's latest movie?

Lois James's most recent film is "The Fireball" (1950).

Is Lois James a good actor?

Lois James has an average audience rating of 6.1/10 across 10 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Old Maid, City for Conquest, Strike Up the Band.

Lois James

Q: What is the best movie of Lois James?

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

Q: How many movies has Lois James acted in?

Lois James has been featured in at least 10 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 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.

Lois James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lois James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Lois James'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 The Old Maid, which stands out as a key performance.

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

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

★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

Full Filmography

Every movie Lois James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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	Hit	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", "Strike Up the Band", and "Swing Shift Maisie".