Gertrude Short: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 28
- on screen
- 1916–1941
Gertrude Short's Career in Numbers
Gertrude Short's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gertrude Short works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Purple Mask (1916) to Tom, Dick and Harry (1941), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Gertrude Short Movies by Decade
- 1910s 4
- 1920s 9
- 1930s 14
- 1940s 1
The 1930s were Gertrude Short's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Gertrude Short Movies by Genre
- Drama 12
- Comedy 9
- Crime 2
- Romance 2
- Music 1
- Thriller 1
- Action 1
Drama is the genre Gertrude Short has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of comedy (9).
Gertrude Short Career Milestones
- First film
- The Purple Mask 1916
- Newest film
- Tom, Dick and Harry 1941
Gertrude Short Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Gertrude Short 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.
- 1941
Tom, Dick and Harry as Bridge Matron (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Broadway Serenade as 2nd 5&10 Salesgirl (uncredited) · Music - 1939
You Can’t Get Away with Murder as Peg (uncredited) · Crime - 1937
Penny Wisdom as Chloe Smudge (uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
Woman Wanted as Gertie · Crime - 1935
Front Page Woman as Miss Dunn (uncredited) · Romance - 1935
‘G’ Men as Collins' Moll (uncredited) · Drama - 1934
The St. Louis Kid as Babe Smith - the Girl Buck Picks Up · Drama - 1934
Happiness Ahead as Party Reveller · Comedy - 1934
The Key as Evie, the barmaid · Drama - 1933
The Girl in 419 as Lucy - Housekeeper · Drama - 1932
Blonde Venus as Sally, Receptionist at Talent Agency (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
What Price Hollywood? as Waitress Letting Mary Serve Max (uncredited) · Drama - 1931
Laughing Sinners as Edna · Drama - 1930
Sin Takes a Holiday as Bobbie (uncredited) · Drama - 1929
Gold Diggers of Broadway as Topsy · Comedy - 1929
Bulldog Drummond as Barmaid · Thriller - 1927
The Show as Lena Driskai · Romance - 1926
Ladies of Leisure as Marian Forrest · Drama - 1925
Beggar on Horseback as Gladys Cady · Comedy - 1924
Sherlock’s Home as Sadie · Comedy - 1924
Leap Year as Molly Morris · Comedy - 1923
The Gold Diggers as Topsy St. John · Comedy - 1921
The Blot as Neighbor Olsen's Daughter (uncredited) · Drama - 1918
Amarilly of Clothes-Line Alley as Gossip (uncredited) · Drama - 1917
A Little Princess as Ermigarde · Drama - 1916
The Purple Mask as Mary MacLean · Action - 1916
Luke’s Movie Muddle Comedy
Who Gertrude Short Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Gertrude Short shares the most films with. Louis Calhern comes first, with 2 films together, followed by James Cagney (2).
Gertrude Short: Questions & Answers
How many movies Gertrude Short has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Gertrude Short been in?
Gertrude Short is credited on 28 films, from 1916 to 1941. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Gertrude Short's newest movie?
The most recent film on Gertrude Short's filmography is Tom, Dick and Harry (1941), in the role of Bridge Matron (uncredited).
Who does Gertrude Short work with most often?
Gertrude Short shares the most films with Louis Calhern (2 films), James Cagney (2 films) and James Flavin (2 films).
The Best Gertrude Short Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.
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