Marie McDonald

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

16Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 6, 1923

Birth Place: Burgin, Kentucky, USA

About Marie McDonald

Actress, singer, model. Married seven times.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Marie McDonald reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Marie McDonald'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Marie McDonald remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Marie McDonald Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Marie McDonald's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944) movie poster

★7.3

Our Hearts Were Young and Gay: In 1923, two young ladies depart, unescorted, for a tour of Europe. Their great naïvité and efforts to seem grown-up lea

Our Hearts Were Young and Gay

1944•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

It Started with Eve: A young man asks a hat check girl to pose as his fiancée in order to make his dying father's last moments happy. However

It Started with Eve

1941•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Pardon My Sarong: A pair of bus drivers accidentally steal their own bus. With the company issuing a warrant for their arrest, they tag al

Pardon My Sarong

1942•Comedy

★6.3

Tell It to the Judge (1949) movie poster

★6.3

Tell It to the Judge: Marsha Meredith, an attorney-at-law, is nominated for a federal judgeship, but her nomination is opposed by a 'Good-Gove

Tell It to the Judge

1949•Comedy

★6.2

★6.2

The Geisha Boy: Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he

The Geisha Boy

1958•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Marie McDonald.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1963	Promises! Promises!	Claire Banner	Flop	Similar →
1958	The Geisha Boy	Lola Livingston	Average	Similar →
1950	Hit Parade of 1951	Michele	Average	Similar →
1950	Once a Thief	Flo	Flop	Similar →
1949	Tell It to the Judge	Ginger Simmons	Average	Similar →
1947	Living in a Big Way	Margo Morgan	Flop	Similar →
1945	Getting Gertie's Garter	Gertie	Flop	Similar →
1945	It's a Pleasure	Gale Fletcher	Flop	Similar →
1944	Guest in the House	Miriam Blake	Flop	Similar →
1944	Our Hearts Were Young and Gay	Blonde (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1944	I Love a Soldier	Gracie	Flop	Similar →
1943	A Scream in the Dark	Joan Allen	Flop	Similar →
1943	Tornado	Diana Linden	Average	Similar →
1942	Lucky Jordan	Pearl	Average	Similar →
1942	Pardon My Sarong	Ferna	Average	Similar →
1941	It Started with Eve	Cigarette Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Marie McDonald - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Marie McDonald?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marie McDonald is "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Marie McDonald acted in?

Marie McDonald has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Marie McDonald?

Other notable films include "It Started with Eve", "Pardon My Sarong", and "Tell It to the Judge".