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Harry Holden

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
21Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: May 15, 1867
Birth Place: Franklin, Ohio, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Harry Holden reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Harry Holden'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Harry Holden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Grapes of Wrath, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Harry Holden Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Harry Holden's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
The Grapes of Wrath (1940) movie poster
★7.8

The Grapes of Wrath: Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He ca

The Grapes of Wrath

1940•Drama
★7.5
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) movie poster
★7.5

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town: Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortu

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936•Comedy
★6.7
Sally (1930) movie poster
★6.7

Sally: Sally is an orphan who was named by the telephone exchange where she was abandoned as a baby. In the orphanage, she disc

Sally

1930•Music
★6.0
Shock (1934) movie poster
★6.0

Shock: Captain Bob Hayworth, his brother Lieutenant Gilroy Hayworth and Captain Derek Marbury are in a World-War 1 trench on th

Shock

1934•Drama
★5.7
Show Boat (1929) movie poster
★5.7

Show Boat: This film sticks very closely to the Edna Ferber novel, rather than the musical based on the novel. There are only two m

Show Boat

1929•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Harry Holden.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1940 The Grapes of Wrath Migrant (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1936 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Courtroom Guard (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1934 Shock Clerk Average Similar →
1930 Code of Honor Lawyer Slack Flop Similar →
1930 Sally Cafe Customer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1929 Show Boat Means Average Similar →
1927 The Gay Defender Padre Sebastian Flop Similar →
1927 Winds of the Pampas Don José Casandos Flop Similar →
1920 Treasure Island Capt. Smollett Flop Similar →
1919 A Bachelor's Wife Dr. Burt Flop Similar →
1919 Virtuous Sinners - Flop Similar →
1919 The Millionaire Pirate Her Father Flop Similar →
1919 The Game's Up McQuade Flop Similar →
1918 Midnight Madness Simon Temple Flop Similar →
1918 A Rich Man's Darling Mason Brooks Flop Similar →
1918 Beauty in Chains Licurgo (as Harry M. Holden) Flop Similar →
1918 New Love for Old 'Doc' Podden Flop Similar →
1917 My Little Boy Joe Flop Similar →
1917 The Silent Lady - Flop Similar →
1917 The Cricket Caesar Flop Similar →
1917 The Girl and the Crisis Jacob Wilmot Flop Similar →

Harry Holden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Harry Holden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harry Holden is "The Grapes of Wrath" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Harry Holden acted in?

Harry Holden has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Harry Holden?

Other notable films include "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town", "Sally", and "Shock".