Harlan Warde
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Harlan Warde 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 Harlan Warde'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Harlan Warde remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Asphalt Jungle, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Harlan Warde Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harlan Warde's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Harlan Warde.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Corvette Summer | Las Vegas Police Lieutenant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ransom for a Dead Man | Paul Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Aquarians | Second Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Brig. Gen. Leonard T. Gerow (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Zebra in the Kitchen | Uncle Travis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Good Neighbor Sam | Mr. Anderson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Cry for Happy | Chaplain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Gazebo | Dr. Bradley (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | It Started with a Kiss | Air Force Major (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Decks Ran Red | Vic | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Hot Spell | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Cry Terror! | Bert, Operative | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Sayonara | Consul (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Bombers B-52 | Col. John Baker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Chicago Confidential | Lt. Traynor (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Monster That Challenged the World | Lt. Robert 'Clem' Clemens | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spirit of St. Louis | Boedecker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Last of the Badmen | Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Julie | Det. Pope | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Down Three Dark Streets | Greg Barker | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Donovan's Brain | Treasury Agent Brooke | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Vice Squad | Det. Lacey | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Juggler | Police Official (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Operation Secret | Maj. Dawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Without Warning! | Police Detective Sgt. Don Warde | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Flying Leathernecks | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Criminal Lawyer | Byron Claymore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Smuggler's Gold | George Brewster | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Man Who Cheated Himself | Howard Frazer | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Flying Missile | Lieutenant Commander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | David Harding, Counterspy | Hopkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Armored Car Robbery | Police Radio Dispatcher (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Caged | Dr. Ashton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Asphalt Jungle | Reporter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Sad Songs for Me | Lee Corbett (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | When Willie Comes Marching Home | Captain S. Robbins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tell It to the Judge | Joe, Pete's Associate (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tokyo Joe | Lieutenant at Airport (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Task Force | Timmy Kissell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | It's a Great Feeling | Publicity Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fountainhead | Young Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Johnny Allegro | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Homicide | Monday Night's Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Undercover Man | Hoodlum | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | State Department: File 649 | Rev. Morse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | He Walked by Night | Police Operator 27 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Wake of the Red Witch | Seaman Handling Diving Line | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Money Madness | Donald Harper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | To the Ends of the Earth | Harry Hardt (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Had to Be You | Atherton Huntley III (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Harlan Warde - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harlan Warde?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harlan Warde is "The Asphalt Jungle" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Harlan Warde acted in?
Harlan Warde has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harlan Warde?
Other notable films include "Ransom for a Dead Man", "Tora! Tora! Tora!", and "Caged".