Gordon Griffith
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Gordon Griffith (July 4, 1907 – October 12, 1958) was an American assistant director, film producer, and one of the first child actors in the American movie industry. Griffith worked in the film industry for five decades, acting in over 60 films, and surviving the transition from silent films to talkies. During his acting career, he worked with Charlie Chaplin, and was the first actor to portray Tarzan on film. Griffith died of a heart attack in Hollywood at the age of 51. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gordon Griffith reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Gordon Griffith'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gordon Griffith remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Daughter of the Law, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gordon Griffith Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gordon Griffith's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gordon Griffith.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Outlaws of the Range | Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Blazing Justice | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Gun Play | Henchman Mark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bars of Hate | Jim Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Western Frontier | Henchman Steve | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | What Price Crime | Red - a Gangster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Speed Limited | Government Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Branded Man | Bruce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Cat's Pajamas | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Little Annie Rooney | Tim Rooney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Main Street | Cy Bogart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Catch My Smoke | Bub Jessup | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Village Blacksmith | Bill as a Child | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | More to Be Pitied Than Scorned | Troubles | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Penrod | Sam Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Cameron of the Royal Mounted | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Adventures of Tarzan | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Little Lord Fauntleroy | Boy Stealing Grapes (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | A Daughter of the Law | Pete Jepsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Kentucky Colonel | Sam Britsides | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Son of Tarzan | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Huckleberry Finn | Tom Sawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Solitary Sin | Bob Meredith - Age 14 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Under the Top | Jimmie Jones (prologue and epilogue) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Romance of Tarzan | Tarzan as a Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Tarzan of the Apes | Young Tarzan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Little American | Child (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Price of Silence | Jimmie, Dugan's Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Gloriana | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Naked Hearts | Cecil - as a Child | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Ben Blair | Ben Blair, as a child | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Kilmeny | Pierre - the Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Tillie's Punctured Romance | Newsboy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Broken Doll | Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Rural Romance | Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Those Country Kids | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Race for Life | The Villain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Wild Ride | Desmond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Fatal Mallet | Boy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Caught in a Cabaret | Boy in Park (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Twenty Minutes of Love | Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Bath House Beauty | Fatty's Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Star Boarder | Landlady's Son (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Chicken Chaser | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Kid Auto Races at Venice | The Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Little Billy's Triumph | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | His Sister's Kids | 2nd Nephew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Mabel's Dramatic Career | Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Riot | One of the Neighborhood Kids | Flop | Similar → |
Gordon Griffith - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gordon Griffith?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gordon Griffith is "A Daughter of the Law" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Gordon Griffith acted in?
Gordon Griffith has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gordon Griffith?
Other notable films include "Little Lord Fauntleroy", "Little Annie Rooney", and "The Little American".