Arthur Lake
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Arthur Lake (April 17, 1905 – January 9, 1987) was an American actor known best for bringing Dagwood Bumstead, the bumbling husband of Blondie, to life in film, radio and television.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arthur Lake reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Arthur Lake's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arthur Lake remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Footlight Glamour, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Arthur Lake Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arthur Lake's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arthur Lake.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | It's Showtime | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Dagwood (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Beware of Blondie | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Blondie's Hero | Dagwood Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Blondie Hits the Jackpot | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Blondie's Big Deal | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Blondie's Secret | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Blondie's Reward | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie's Anniversary | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie in the Dough | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie's Holiday | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Blondie Knows Best | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Blondie's Lucky Day | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Life with Blondie | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Return of Mr. Hook | Mr. Hook | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Good Egg | Mr. Hook (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Leave It to Blondie | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Footlight Glamour | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | It's a Great Life | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie for Victory | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie's Blessed Event | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie Goes to College | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blondie in Society | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blondie Goes Latin | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie Plays Cupid | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie Has Servant Trouble | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie on a Budget | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blondie Brings Up Baby | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blondie Takes a Vacation | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blondie Meets the Boss | Dagwood Bumstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blondie | Dagwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | There Goes My Heart | Flash Fisher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Double Danger | Roy West | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Everybody's Doing It | Waldo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | True Confession | Attendant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Annapolis Salute | Cuthbert "Tex" Clemens | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Topper | Elevator Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | 23 1/2 Hours Leave | Sgt. Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | New Shoes | The Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Silver Streak | Crawford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Midshipman Jack | Allen S. Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Indiscreet | Buster Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | She's My Weakness | Tommy Mills | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | On With the Show! | Harold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Whose Baby? | Horace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Lilac Time | The Unlucky One | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Harold Teen | Harold Teen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Skinner's Dress Suit | Tommy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | A Free Ride | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | California Straight Ahead | Camper | Hit | Similar → |
Arthur Lake - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arthur Lake?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arthur Lake is "Footlight Glamour" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Arthur Lake acted in?
Arthur Lake has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arthur Lake?
Other notable films include "It's a Great Life", "Blondie in Society", and "Blondie for Victory".