Wanda Hawley
ActingAbout Wanda Hawley
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wanda Hawley (a.k.a. Wanda Petit), (July 30, 1895 – March 18, 1963) was a veteran of the silent screen films era. She entered the theatrical profession with an amateur group in Seattle, and later toured the U.S. and Canada as a singer. She co-starred with Rudolph Valentino in the 1922's The Young Rajah, and rose to stardom in a number of Cecil B. DeMille and director Sam Wood's films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Wanda Hawley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wanda Hawley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Wanda Hawley'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Wanda Hawley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Greased Lightning, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Wanda Hawley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Wanda Hawley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wanda Hawley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Pueblo Terror | Helen Weston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Eyes of the Totem | Mariam Hardy | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Flying Fool | The Bride | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Midnight Message | Mary Macy | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Men of the Night | Trixie Moran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Hearts and Spangles | Peg Palmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Last Alarm | Tom's Sweetheart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Combat | Alice Childers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Pirates of the Sky | Doris Reed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | American Pluck | Princess Alicia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Graustark | Dagmar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Stop Flirting | Vivian Marsden Reynolds | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Wizard of Oz | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Smouldering Fires | Lucy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Let Women Alone | Beth Wylie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Man Who Played Square | Bertie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Reckless Romance | Beatrice Skinner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Bread | Alice Sturgis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Man from Brodney's | Lady Agnes Deppingham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Fires of Fate | Dorinne Adams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Mary of the Movies | Wanda Hawley (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Brass Commandments | Gloria Hallowell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Nobody's Money | Grace Kendall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Thirty Days | Lucille Ledyard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Young Rajah | Molly Cabot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Trip to Paramountown | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Bobbed Hair | Polly Heath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Love Charm | Ruth Sheldon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Affairs of Anatol | Emilie Dixon | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | The House That Jazz Built | Cora Rodham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Outside Woman | Dorothy Ralston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Her First Elopement | Christina Elliott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Held by the Enemy | Emmy McCreery | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Miss Hobbs | Miss Hobbs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Mrs. Temple's Telegram | Clara Temple | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Six Best Cellars | Millicent Carpenter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Double Speed | Sallie McPherson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Tree of Knowledge | Monica | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Lottery Man | Helen Heyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Secret Service | Edith Varney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | You're Fired | Helen Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Virtuous Sinners | Dawn Emerson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Greased Lightning | Alice Flint | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | For Better, for Worse | Betty Hoyt | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Border Wireless | Elsa Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | A Pair of Silk Stockings | Pamela Bristowe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | We Can't Have Everything | Kedzie Thropp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Old Wives for New | Sophy in Prologue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Mr. Fix-It | Mary McCullough | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Cupid's Round Up | Helen Baldwin | Flop | Similar → |
Wanda Hawley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Wanda Hawley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wanda Hawley is "Greased Lightning" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Wanda Hawley acted in?
Wanda Hawley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Wanda Hawley?
Other notable films include "A Trip to Paramountown", "Smouldering Fires", and "The Young Rajah".