The Best Janet Gaynor Movies, Ranked
36 credits from 1925 to 2014, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Sunrise (1927) with $122K worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Janet Gaynor Movies
The most recent films Janet Gaynor is credited on, newest first — starting with Bernardine (1957). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Bernardine 1957 · Mrs. Ruth Wilson -
Three Loves Has Nancy 1938 · Nancy Briggs -
The Young in Heart 1938 · George-Anne Carleton -
A Star Is Born 1937 · Drama -
Ladies in Love 1936 · Martha Karenye -
Small Town Girl 1936 · Katherine 'Kay' Brannan -
One More Spring 1935 · Elizabeth Cheney -
Servants’ Entrance 1934 · Hedda Nilsson aka Helga Brand -
Change of Heart 1934 · Catherine Furness -
Carolina 1934 · Joanna Tate -
Adorable 1933 · Marie Christine "Mitzi" -
State Fair 1933 · Margy Frake
The Best Janet Gaynor Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Janet Gaynor films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Janet Gaynor movie?
Sunrise (1927) made the most at the box office, with $122K worldwide. Together, Janet Gaynor's films with box office figures have made $122K.
Which Janet Gaynor movie won the most awards?
Sunrise (1927) is the most decorated Janet Gaynor film, with 4 wins from 5 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Janet Gaynor drama movie?
Sunrise (1927) is the best-rated of Janet Gaynor's drama films.
What is the newest Janet Gaynor movie?
The newest film on Janet Gaynor's filmography is And the Oscar Goes To… (2014), with Janet Gaynor as Self (archive footage).
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