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Jack Hanlon

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
10Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 15, 1916
Birth Place: Amarillo, Texas, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Hanlon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jack Hanlon'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Hanlon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The General, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jack Hanlon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jack Hanlon's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9
The General (1926) movie poster
★7.9

The General: During America’s Civil War, Union spies steal engineer Johnny Gray's beloved locomotive, 'The General'—with Johnnie's la

The General

1926•Action
★5.7
The Glorious Fourth (1927) movie poster
★5.7

The Glorious Fourth: It's the Fourth of July and the mother of Our Gang member Joe Cobb is doing a brisk business at her fireworks stand. Bri

The Glorious Fourth

1927•Comedy
★5.5
Olympic Games (1927) movie poster
★5.5

Olympic Games: While the world watches the Olympic Games in Stockholm, the Rascals gather at the flats for their own games. Whether it'

Olympic Games

1927•Comedy
★5.5
The Shakedown (1929) movie poster
★5.5

The Shakedown: The life of a less-than successful professional boxer changes when he takes in an orphan.

The Shakedown

1929•Drama
★5.2
Ten Years Old (1927) movie poster
★5.2

Ten Years Old: Ten Years Old is a 1927 American short silent comedy film directed by Robert A. McGowan. It was the 58th Our Gang short

Ten Years Old

1927•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Hanlon.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1933 King of the Arena Young Boy Flop Similar →
1930 Hide-Out Jerry Flop Similar →
1930 Parade of the West Billy Rand Flop Similar →
1929 Copy Jimmy Flop Similar →
1929 The Wagon Master Billie Hollister Flop Similar →
1929 The Shakedown Clem Average Similar →
1927 Olympic Games First Boy Beaten Up Average Similar →
1927 The Glorious Fourth Boy Who Gives a Quarter Average Similar →
1927 Ten Years Old Our Gang Member Flop Similar →
1926 The General Bit Part (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Jack Hanlon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack Hanlon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Hanlon is "The General" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Jack Hanlon acted in?

Jack Hanlon has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack Hanlon?

Other notable films include "The Glorious Fourth", "Olympic Games", and "The Shakedown".