Joe King
ActingAbout Joe King
Joe King was an American screen and stage actor, his film career spanning the years 1912 to 1946. In addition, he wrote the story for a 1915 movie and directed two 1916 films.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joe King 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 Joe King'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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joe King remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Joe King Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joe King's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joe King.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Magnificent Doll | Jailer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | His Butler's Sister | Train Conductor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Gentleman Jim | Col. McLane (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Glass Key | Fisher (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Big Shot | Prosecutor Toohey | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Chairman of Hearing (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | Draft Board Chairman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Badlands of Dakota | Ship's Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Strange Alibi | Warden Morrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blondie Goes Latin | Captain of the Cruz del Sur (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Flag of Humanity | President Rutherford B. Hayes (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum | Inspector O'Matthews | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | When the Daltons Rode | Oklahoma Sheriff | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Black Friday | Chief of Police | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | It's a Date | First Mate Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Sheriff Keogh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Summers (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | East Side of Heaven | Detective (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Let Us Live | Inspector Cavanaugh (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | You Can't Cheat an Honest Man | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Off the Record | Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gateway | Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Alexander's Ragtime Band | Charles Dillingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | In Old Chicago | Ship's Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Arsène Lupin Returns | Inspector Hennessey (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Big Town Girl | Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | White Bondage | Trent Talcott | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Fly Away Baby | Guy Allister | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | San Quentin | Warden Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Land Beyond the Law | Lew Wallace (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Once a Doctor | Frank Brace | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Jailbreak | Mike Eagan | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Public Enemy's Wife | Wilcox | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case of the Velvet Claws | George C. Belter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Bullets or Ballots | Dan 'Mac' McLaren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Snowed Under | John - in a Doorman's Uniform (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Road Gang | J. W. Moett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Walking Dead | Judge Roger Shaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Freshman Love | Terry Biddle (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Man of Iron | Harrison Balding | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Frisco Kid | James "Jim" Daley (as Joseph King) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Shipmates Forever | Commander Doughlin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Special Agent | Agent Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Alibi Ike | Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Woman in the Dark | Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Battle of Paris | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Laughing Lady | City Editor | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Valley of Silent Men | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Shifting Sands | John Stanford | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Madame du Barry | - | Hit | Similar → |
Joe King - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joe King?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe King is "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Joe King acted in?
Joe King has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joe King?
Other notable films include "Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum", "Destry Rides Again", and "Sergeant York".