Paulette Goddard
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Paulette Goddard (June 3, 1910 – April 23, 1990) was an American film and theatre actress. A former child fashion model and in several Broadway productions as Ziegfeld Girl, she was a major star of the Paramount Studio in the 1940s. She was married to several notable men, including Charlie Chaplin, Burgess Meredith, and Erich Maria Remarque. Goddard was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in So Proudly We Hail! (1943). Description above from the Wikipedia article Paulette Goddard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Paulette Goddard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paulette Goddard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paulette Goddard's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Paulette Goddard'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 Casting Couch, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paulette Goddard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paulette Goddard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paulette Goddard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Real Charlie Chaplin | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | This Is Bob Hope... | actress in 'The Ghost Breakers' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Great Dictator: The Clown Turns Prophet | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Casting Couch | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Modern Times: A Closer Look | Self (archival photos) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Time of Indifference | Mariagrazia | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Vice Squad | Mona Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | Ellen Crane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | On Our Merry Way | Martha Pease | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | An Ideal Husband | Laura Cheveley | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Unconquered | Abby | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Variety Girl | Paulette Goddard | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Diary of a Chambermaid | Célestine | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Kitty | Kitty | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Duffy's Tavern | Paulette Goddard | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | So Proudly We Hail | Lt. Joan O'Doul | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Crystal Ball | Toni Gerard | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Reap the Wild Wind | Loxi Claiborne | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Paulette Goddard | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Lady Has Plans | Sidney Royce | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Nothing but the Truth | Gwen Saunders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hold Back the Dawn | Anita Shaughnessy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pot o' Gold | Molly McCorkle | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Second Chorus | Ellen Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Louvette Corbeau | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Dictator | Hannah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Ghost Breakers | Mary Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Cat and the Canary | Joyce Norman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Women | Miriam Aarons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Dramatic School | Nana | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Young in Heart | Leslie Saunders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Bohemian Girl | Gypsy Vagabond | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Modern Times | A Gamin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Kid Millions | Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Roman Scandals | Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Roman Scandals | Shantytown Resident /Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Kid from Spain | Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Pack Up Your Troubles | Bridesmaid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Show Business | Blonde Train Passenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mouthpiece | Platinum Blonde at Party (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ladies of the Big House | Inmate in Midst of Crowd (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Palmy Days | Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | City Streets | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Whoopee! | Goldwyn Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Locked Door | Girl on Rum Boat (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Berth Marks | Train Passenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Paulette Goddard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paulette Goddard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paulette Goddard is "The Casting Couch" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Paulette Goddard acted in?
Paulette Goddard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paulette Goddard?
Other notable films include "The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind", "The Great Dictator", and "Modern Times".