Phyllis Barrington - Actor Profile

Phyllis Barrington

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
12Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 7, 1904
Birth Place: Ogden, Utah, USA

Phyllis Barrington Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Phyllis Barrington reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Phyllis Barrington'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 Law of the Tong, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Phyllis Barrington Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Phyllis Barrington's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0
The Law of the Tong (1931) movie poster
★6.0

The Law of the Tong: A young girl working as a dance-hall hostess gets mixed up in a scheme that smuggles illegal Chinese aliens into the cou

The Law of the Tong

1931•Crime
★5.5
The Drifter (1932) movie poster
★5.5

The Drifter: A man known as The Drifter returns home to his cabin in the woods and winds up getting involved with an escaped convict,

The Drifter

1932•Drama
★4.8
Sinister Hands (1932) movie poster
★4.8

Sinister Hands: During a séance at an elderly millionaire's house, the millionaire is murdered. The detectives investigating the crime d

Sinister Hands

1932•Mystery
★4.7
Sucker Money (1933) movie poster
★4.7

Sucker Money: A phony spiritualist hypnotizes the daughter of a wealthy banker in a scheme to swindle the banker out of his money. A r

Sucker Money

1933•Drama
★4.3
Ten Nights in a Bar-room (1931) movie poster
★4.3

Ten Nights in a Bar-room: A man's heavy drinking drives away his family and threatens to destroy his relationship with his little daughter.

Ten Nights in a Bar-room

1931•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Phyllis Barrington has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1935 Gun Smoke Mrs. Parker in Photo (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1934 The Murder in the Museum Lois Brandon Flop Similar →
1933 Under Secret Orders Jane Lawrence Flop Similar →
1933 Sucker Money Clare Walton Flop Similar →
1932 The Racing Strain Marian Martin Flop Similar →
1932 A Scarlet Week-End The Girlfriend Flop Similar →
1932 The Reckless Rider Mary Jones Flop Similar →
1932 Sinister Hands Ruth Frazer Flop Similar →
1932 The Drifter Bonnie McNary Average Similar →
1931 The Law of the Tong Joan Average Similar →
1931 Ten Nights in a Bar-room Ann Slade Flop Similar →
1930 Chiselers of Hollywood - Flop Similar →

Phyllis Barrington - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Phyllis Barrington?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Phyllis Barrington is "The Law of the Tong" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Phyllis Barrington acted in?

Phyllis Barrington has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Phyllis Barrington?

Other notable films include "The Drifter", "Sinister Hands", and "Sucker Money".

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