What is Shirley Coates's latest movie?

Shirley Coates's most recent film is "Henry and Dizzy" (1942).

Is Shirley Coates a good actor?

Shirley Coates has an average audience rating of 5.9/10 across 13 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Grapes of Wrath, You Only Live Once.

Shirley Coates

Q: What is the best movie of Shirley Coates?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Shirley Coates is "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" with a rating of 7.8/10.

Q: How many movies has Shirley Coates acted in?

Shirley Coates has been featured in at least 13 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 18, 2026

13Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Shirley Coates Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shirley Coates reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of Shirley Coates'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 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Shirley Coates Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shirley Coates's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) movie poster

★7.8

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. So

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939•Comedy

★7.8

★7.8

The Grapes of Wrath: Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He ca

The Grapes of Wrath

1940•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

You Only Live Once: Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being relea

You Only Live Once

1937•Crime

★6.8

★6.8

Hearts Are Thumps: The gang promises to keep away from girls on St. Valentine's Day, but Alfalfa can't resist Darla.

Hearts Are Thumps

1937•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Three Smart Boys: When they overhear Miss Witherspoon, the school superintendent, say that nothing short of an epidemic will allow the sch

Three Smart Boys

1937•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Shirley Coates has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1942	Henry and Dizzy	Jennie Kilmer	Flop	Similar →
1940	The Grapes of Wrath	Girl in Migrant Camp (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1940	The Big Premiere	Muggsy	Average	Similar →
1939	Time Out for Lessons	Muggsy	Hit	Similar →
1939	Mr. Smith Goes to Washington	Assistant Bartender (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1939	Captain Spanky's Show Boat	Muggsy	Average	Similar →
1939	Clown Princes	Muggsy	Flop	Similar →
1939	Four Girls in White	Little Girl on Crutches	Average	Similar →
1938	The Little Ranger	Mugsy	Average	Similar →
1937	Wells Fargo	Alice at 10 Years Old	Flop	Similar →
1937	Three Smart Boys	Henrietta	Hit	Similar →
1937	Hearts Are Thumps	Henrietta	Hit	Similar →
1937	You Only Live Once	Ethel (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Shirley Coates - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shirley Coates?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirley Coates is "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Shirley Coates acted in?

Shirley Coates has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shirley Coates?

Other notable films include "The Grapes of Wrath", "You Only Live Once", and "Hearts Are Thumps".