The Best Dorothy Dandridge Movies, Ranked
34 credits from 1935 to 2003, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Dorothy Dandridge Movies
The most recent films Dorothy Dandridge is credited on, newest first — starting with Moment of Danger (1960). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Moment of Danger 1960 · Gianna -
Porgy and Bess 1959 · Drama -
The Decks Ran Red 1958 · Mahia -
Tamango 1958 · Aiché, Reiker's mistress -
Island in the Sun 1957 · Margot Seaton -
Carmen Jones 1954 · Drama -
Remains to Be Seen 1953 · Dorothy Dandridge -
Bright Road 1953 · Jane Richards -
The Harlem Globetrotters 1951 · Ann Carpenter -
Tarzan’s Peril 1951 · Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba -
Since You Went Away 1944 · Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited) -
Hit Parade of 1943 1943 · Count Basie Band Singer
The Best Dorothy Dandridge Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Dorothy Dandridge films, answered from the rankings on this page.
Which Dorothy Dandridge movie won the most awards?
Carmen Jones (1954) is the most decorated Dorothy Dandridge film, with 2 wins from 6 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the newest Dorothy Dandridge movie?
The newest film on Dorothy Dandridge's filmography is Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003), with Dorothy Dandridge as Self (archive footage).
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