Dorothy Jordan Picture
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Down 10,445 this week

Dorothy Jordan (I) (1906–1988)

Actress | Soundtrack

Leading lady in silents and early talkies through 1933. Emerged from retirement for small appearances in three films of the 50's. See full bio »

Born:

in Clarksville, Tennessee, USA

Died:

(age 82) in Los Angeles, California, USA
Dorothy Jordan c. 1932 Dorothy Jordan c. 1932 Dorothy Jordan c. 1932 Dorothy Jordan Dorothy Jordan c. 1932
8 photos | 1 video | 2 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

On TCM: 1930s Rko Star Ginger Rogers
13 August 2012 12:13 AM, PDT | Alt Film Guide
Thoughts on... The Searchers (1956)
26 November 2011 2:31 AM, PST | Flickeringmyth
See all 2 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
MY TOP 01-15/08/2012
a list of 677 people by fetsyshkanynyaroslav created 10 months ago
 
image of name
Actresses that have worked with John Ford
a list of 122 people by jimmy_hamill-997-495389 created 4 months ago
 
image of name
The Leading Ladies!
a list of 1,243 people by dziwnytenswiat created 8 months ago
 
image of name
Chapel of the Pines Crematory
a list of 79 people by Syl created 9 months ago
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Dorothy Jordan.

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActress (27 titles)
1957 The Wings of Eagles
Rose Brentmann
 
1956 The Searchers
Martha Edwards
 
1953 The Sun Shines Bright
Lucy Lee's Mother
 
1933 One Man's Journey
Letty McGinnis
 
1933 Bondage
Judy Peters
 
1933 Strictly Personal
Mary
 
1932 That's My Boy
Dorothy Whitney
 
1932 The Cabin in the Cotton
Betty Wright
 
1932 70,000 Witnesses
Dorothy Clark
 
1932 Down to Earth
Julia Pearson
 
1932 The Roadhouse Murder
Mary Agnew
 
1932 The Wet Parade
Maggie May
 
1932 The Lost Squadron
The Pest
 
1931 Hell Divers
Ann
 
1931 Beloved Bachelor
Mitzi Stressman
 
1931 Young Sinners
Constance Sinclair
 
1931 Shipmates
Kit
 
1931 A Tailor Made Man
Tanya
 
1930 Min and Bill
Nancy
 
1930 Love in the Rough
Marilyn
 
1930 Call of the Flesh
Maria
 
1930 In Gay Madrid
Carmina
 
1930 The Voice of Hollywood No. 9 (short)
Dorothy Jordan (uncredited)
 
1929 Devil-May-Care
Leonie
 
1929 The Taming of the Shrew
Bianca
 
1929 Words and Music
Song and dance principal
 
1929 Black Magic
Ann Bradbroke
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
1930 In Gay Madrid (performer: "Into My Heart" 1930 - uncredited)
 
1930 Love in the Rough (performer: "Go Home and Tell Your Mother" 1930 - uncredited, "I'm Learning a Lot from You" 1930 - uncredited, "I'm Doing That Thing Falling In Love" 1930 - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
1987 Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story (TV series documentary)
Herself - Widow of Merian C. Cooper
– Birth of a Titan (1987) … Herself - Widow of Merian C. Cooper
 
1932/I Screen Snapshots (documentary short)
Herself
 
1930 Screen Snapshots Series 9, No. 22 (short)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008 How the West Was Lost (TV documentary)
Martha Edwards (uncredited)
 
2005 I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper (documentary)
Herself
 
1988 The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (TV documentary)
Herself - Actress Testing as Melanie
 

Related Videos

The Searchers -- As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.
Edit

Personal Details

Height:

5' 2" (1.57 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

She was always given the star billing when her films were shown in her home town of Clarksville, Tennessee, however minor the role. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo