George H. Reed
ActingAbout George H. Reed
George Reed was born on November 27, 1866 in Macon, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for Huckleberry Finn (1920), The River of Romance (1929) and Going Places (1938). He was married to Julia Ridley. He died on November 6, 1952 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of George H. Reed 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: Drama
The majority of George H. Reed's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George H. Reed remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Over the Hill, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best George H. Reed Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George H. Reed's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George H. Reed.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Dark Delusion | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Sea of Grass | Uncle Nat (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Strange Illusion | Benjamin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Between Two Women | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Between Two Women | Conover (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Home in Indiana | Tuppy | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | 3 Men in White | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | His Butler's Sister | Train Conductor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant | Conover | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tales of Manhattan | Christopher | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Fitzroy's Butler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Take a Letter, Darling | Sam French | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dr. Kildare's Victory | Conover (as George H. Reed) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Charles (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Belle Starr | Old Jake (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The People Vs. Dr. Kildare | Conover (as George H. Reed) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Great Lie | Senator Greenfield's Butler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Kildare's Crisis | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Kildare Goes Home | Conover | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Maryland | Uncle Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Swanee River | Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Secret of Dr. Kildare | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Calling Dr. Kildare | Black Man with Stomach Trouble (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Going Places | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kentucky | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Josette | Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | One Wild Night | Waiter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Buccaneer | Nicodemus, a Servant | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | One Mile from Heaven | Peabody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Go-Getter | Butler for J. Browne #2 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings Over Honolulu | Fauntleroy | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | We Who Are About to Die | Black Convict (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Green Pastures | Mr. Deshee / Aaron | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Show Boat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Prisoner of Shark Island | Black Man Giving Booth Directions (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Shipmates Forever | Servant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Diamond Jim | Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Glass Key | Midnight (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Notorious Gentleman | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch | Julius | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Twentieth Century | Uncle Remus in Play (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hold Your Man | Reverend Crippen (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bed of Roses | Allice - Dan's Shipboard Cook (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | What Price Hollywood? | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Over the Hill | Les, Wagon Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Daddy | Parson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Johnstown Flood | Camp Cook (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Kentucky Pride | Trainer | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | One a Minute | J. Wellington Norcross - Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Huckleberry Finn | Jim | Average | Similar → |
George H. Reed - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George H. Reed?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George H. Reed is "Over the Hill" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has George H. Reed acted in?
George H. Reed has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George H. Reed?
Other notable films include "His Butler's Sister", "The Great Lie", and "Show Boat".