Ernest Truex
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ernest Truex 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 Ernest Truex'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ernest Truex remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in His Girl Friday, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ernest Truex Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ernest Truex's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ernest Truex.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Fluffy | Claridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Twilight for the Gods | Rev. Butterfield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | All Mine to Give | Doctor Delbert | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Girl from Manhattan | Homer Purdy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Always Together | Timothy J. Bull | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Night in Paradise | Scribe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Life with Blondie | Theodor Glassby | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Club Havana | Willy Kingston | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pan-Americana | Uncle Rudy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Her Primitive Man | Uncle Hubert | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Chip Off the Old Block | Henry McHugh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | True to Life | Oscar Elkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sleepy Lagoon | Dudley Joyner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Fired Wife | Willie Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | This Is the Army | Soldier's Father (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Rhythm of the Islands | Mr. Holton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Affairs of Martha | Llewellyn Castle | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Private Buckaroo | Col. Elias Weatherford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Twin Beds | Larky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Murgatroyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Don't Get Personal | Jules Kinsey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Unexpected Uncle | Wilkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | We Go Fast | Harold Bruggins | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tillie the Toiler | George Winkler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Christmas in July | Mr. Baxter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Calling All Husbands | Homer Trippe | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dance, Girl, Dance | Bailey #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lillian Russell | Charles K. Leonard | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Orvie | Frank Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Adventure in Diamonds | Toutasche | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | His Girl Friday | Bensinger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Slightly Honorable | P. Hemingway Collins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Little Accident | Tabby Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Under-Pup | Mr. Binns | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | These Glamour Girls | Alumnus | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Island of Lost Men | Frobenius | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Bachelor Mother | Investigator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | It's a Wonderful World | Willie Heyward | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ambush | Mr. Gibbs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Marco Polo | Binguccio | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Start Cheering | Blodgett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Mama Runs Wild | Ernest Summers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Everybody Dance | Wilbur Spurgeon | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Get That Venus | Tom Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Whistling in the Dark | Wallace Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Six Cylinder Love | Gilbert Sterling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Come on In | Ernest Short | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Good Little Devil | Charles MacLance - a Good Little Devil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | An American Citizen | Mercury | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Caprice | Wally Henderson | Flop | Similar → |
Ernest Truex - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ernest Truex?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ernest Truex is "His Girl Friday" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Ernest Truex acted in?
Ernest Truex has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ernest Truex?
Other notable films include "Bachelor Mother", "True to Life", and "Start Cheering".