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Dorothy Appleby, actor
Actor

Dorothy Appleby: Movies & Filmography

films
26
on screen
1932–1942
Career at a glance

Dorothy Appleby's Career in Numbers

Dorothy Appleby's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dorothy Appleby works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Under Eighteen (1932) to Loco Boy Makes Good (1942), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Dorothy Appleby Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 8
  2. 1940s 18

The 1940s were Dorothy Appleby's busiest decade, with 18 films.

Dorothy Appleby Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 13
  • Crime 3
  • Drama 3
  • Romance 3
  • Action 1
  • Music 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Thriller 1

Comedy is the genre Dorothy Appleby has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of crime (3).

Dorothy Appleby Career Milestones

First film
Under Eighteen 1932
Newest film
Loco Boy Makes Good 1942
26 credits

Dorothy Appleby Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Dorothy Appleby is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Works with

Who Dorothy Appleby Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Dorothy Appleby shares the most films with. Buster Keaton comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Ned Glass (2).

FAQ

Dorothy Appleby: Questions & Answers

How many movies Dorothy Appleby has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Dorothy Appleby been in?

Dorothy Appleby is credited on 26 films, from 1932 to 1942. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Dorothy Appleby's newest movie?

The most recent film on Dorothy Appleby's filmography is What’s the Matador? (1942), in the role of O'Brien's Secretary.

Who does Dorothy Appleby work with most often?

Dorothy Appleby shares the most films with Buster Keaton (6 films), Ned Glass (2 films) and Irving Bacon (2 films).

The Best Dorothy Appleby Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.

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