Mary Halsey

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

13Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 10, 1913

Birth Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mary Halsey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Mary Halsey'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mary Halsey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in This Land Is Mine, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mary Halsey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary Halsey's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

This Land Is Mine: Somewhere in Europe, in a city occupied by the Nazis, a gentle school teacher finds himself torn between collaboration a

This Land Is Mine

1943•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Cat People: A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves w

Cat People

1942•Mystery

★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

★6.7

★6.7

Night World: "Happy" MacDonald and his unfaithful wife own a Prohibition era night club. On this eventful night, he is threatened by

Night World

1932•Drama

★6.3

Merrily We Go to Hell (1932) movie poster

★6.3

Merrily We Go to Hell: A drunken newspaperman, Jerry Corbett, is rescued from his alcoholic haze by an heiress, Joan Prentice, whose love sober

Merrily We Go to Hell

1932•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mary Halsey.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1945	Betrayal from the East	Carter's Showgirl (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1944	Music in Manhattan	Hotel Switchboard Operator (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1944	Bride by Mistake	Minor Role	Average	Similar →
1943	Around the World	Mary Jane	Flop	Similar →
1943	This Land Is Mine	Girl	Hit	Similar →
1943	Gem-Jams	Stone & Co. Secretary	Flop	Similar →
1942	Cat People	Blondie (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1942	Dear! Deer!	Taxi Cab Driver	Flop	Similar →
1942	The Big Street	Showgirl (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1934	The Merry Widow	Maxim Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1932	Merrily We Go to Hell	Bridesmaid (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1932	Night World	Chorus Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1931	Flying High	Chorus Girl (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Mary Halsey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary Halsey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Halsey is "This Land Is Mine" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Mary Halsey acted in?

Mary Halsey has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary Halsey?

Other notable films include "Cat People", "The Merry Widow", and "Night World".