Shirley Deane

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

22Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 16, 1913

Birth Place: Fresno, California, USA

About Shirley Deane

Born in Fresno, California, to Jesse H. Blattenberger and his wife Zola (née Redden), she was raised by her maternal grandmother.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shirley Deane reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Shirley Deane'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 5% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shirley Deane remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in One in a Million, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shirley Deane Movies Ranked

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

★6.8

★6.8

One in a Million: American theatrical manager discovers Greta Muller preparing for the Olympics in Switzerland and brings her to Madison S

One in a Million

1937•Comedy

★6.3

Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936) movie poster

★6.3

Charlie Chan at the Circus: While visiting the circus with his family, Charlie is recruited by the big top's co-owner to investigate threatening let

Charlie Chan at the Circus

1936•Crime

★6.0

★6.0

Borrowing Trouble: The Jones family drugstore is robbed and it looks like the culprit is a boy the family has taken a liking to.

Borrowing Trouble

1937•Comedy

★6.0

Peril from the Planet Mongo (1966) movie poster

★6.0

Peril from the Planet Mongo: Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov return to the planet Mongo for an antidote to the Purple Death, which wreaking d

Peril from the Planet Mongo

1966•Sci-Fi

★5.9

★5.9

King of Burlesque: Warner Baxter plays the ambitious producer of a burlesque show who rises to the big time on Broadway. Alice Faye is the

King of Burlesque

1936•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shirley Deane.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1966	Peril from the Planet Mongo	Princess Aura	Average	Similar →
1940	Private Affairs	First Girl in Bridge Game (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1940	Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe	Princess Aura	Average	Similar →
1939	Undercover Agent	Betty Madison	Flop	Similar →
1939	Everybody's Baby	Bonnie Thompson	Flop	Similar →
1938	Prairie Moon	Peggy Shaw	Flop	Similar →
1938	Safety in Numbers	Bonnie Thompson	Flop	Similar →
1938	A Trip to Paris	Bonnie Thompson	Flop	Similar →
1938	Love on a Budget	Bonnie Jones Thompson	Flop	Similar →
1937	Borrowing Trouble	Bonnie Jones	Average	Similar →
1937	Hot Water	Bonnie Jones	Flop	Similar →
1937	Big Business	Bonnie Jones	Flop	Similar →
1937	Nancy Steele Is Missing!	The false Nancy Steele	Flop	Similar →
1937	Off to the Races	Bonnie Jones	Flop	Similar →
1937	One in a Million	Girl in Band	Hit	Similar →
1936	Back to Nature	Bonnie Jones	Flop	Similar →
1936	Girls' Dormitory	Fritzi	Average	Similar →
1936	Educating Father	Bonnie Jones	Flop	Similar →
1936	The First Baby	Trudy Wells	Flop	Similar →
1936	Charlie Chan at the Circus	Louise Norman	Average	Similar →
1936	King of Burlesque	Phyllis Sears	Average	Similar →
1934	Stand Up and Cheer!	Dancer	Flop	Similar →

Shirley Deane - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shirley Deane?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirley Deane is "One in a Million" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Shirley Deane acted in?

Shirley Deane has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shirley Deane?

Other notable films include "Charlie Chan at the Circus", "Borrowing Trouble", and "Peril from the Planet Mongo".