
Olive Tell
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From Wikipedia Olive Tell (September 27, 1894 – June 6, 1951) was a stage and screen actress from New York City. She first appeared in motion pictures during World War I. Her early screen roles were in silent films like The Silent Master (1917), The Unforeseen (1917), Her Sister (1917), and National Red Cross Pageant (1917). Tell appeared opposite such popular film actors of the era as Donald Gallaher, Karl Dane, Ann Little, Rod La Rocque, Ethel Barrymore and a young Tallulah Bankhead. Tell married First National Pictures movie producer Henry M. Hobart in 1926. Her first husband was killed in World War I. Hobart and Tell moved to California in 1926 and stayed in Hollywood for twelve years. Her final screen credits came in the late 1930s. She performed in In His Steps (1936), Polo Joe (1936) with Joe E. Brown, Easy To Take (1936), and Under Southern Stars (1937). Tell's final screen appearance was in the George Cukor directed drama Zaza (1939), starring Claudette Colbert. Olive Tell died in Bellevue Hospital in 1951 after suffering a fractured skull at the Dryden Hotel, 150 East Thirty-Ninth Street, New York City, where she resided. She was fifty-six years old.
Olive Tell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Olive Tell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Olive Tell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 13% of Olive Tell'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 Womanhandled, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Olive Tell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Olive Tell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Olive Tell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Under Southern Stars | Mrs. Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Polo Joe | Mrs. Hilton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Yours for the Asking | Society Woman (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Brilliant Marriage | Mrs. Jane Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Shanghai | Mrs. Hilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Four Hours to Kill! | Mrs. Madison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Baby Take a Bow | Mrs. Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | Princess Johanna Elizabeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Witching Hour | Mrs. Helen Thorne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Strictly Personal | Mrs. Laura Castleton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | False Faces | Mrs. Day | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Delicious | Mrs. Van Bergh | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Devotion | Mrs. Trent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ladies' Man | Mrs. Fendley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Woman Hungry | Betty Temple | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ten Cents a Dance | Mrs. Carlton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Right of Way | Kathleen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Lawful Larceny | Vivan Hepburn | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Cock o' the Walk | Rosa Vallejo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Very Idea | Marion Green | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hearts in Exile | Annna Reskova | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Trial of Mary Dugan | Mrs. Gertrude Rice | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Soft Living | Mrs. Rodney S. Bowen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Sailors' Wives | Careth Lindsey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Slaves of Beauty | Anastasia Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Summer Bachelors | Mrs. Preston Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Prince of Tempters | Duchess of Chatsfield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Womanhandled | Lucy Chatham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Chickie | Ila Moore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Worlds Apart | Elinor Ashe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Clothes | Olivia Sherwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Wings of Pride | Olive Muir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | A Woman's Business | Barbara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Love Without Question | Katherine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Trap | The Schoolteacher Heroine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Secret Strings | Janet Newell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | To Hell with the Kaiser! | Alice Monroe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | National Red Cross Pageant | Louvain - Flemish episode | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Unforseen | Margaret Fielding | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Silent Master | Miss Virginia Arlen | Flop | Similar → |
Olive Tell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Olive Tell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olive Tell is "Womanhandled" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Olive Tell acted in?
Olive Tell has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Olive Tell?
Other notable films include "The Scarlet Empress", "Devotion", and "Ten Cents a Dance".




