Joseph W. Girard
ActingAbout Joseph W. Girard
Joseph W. Girard was an American screen actor. He appeared in more than 280 films between 1911 and 1944. He was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joseph W. Girard 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 Joseph W. Girard'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joseph W. Girard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Lighthouse by the Sea, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Joseph W. Girard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joseph W. Girard's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joseph W. Girard.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Mission to Moscow | American Senator (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Secret Code | Col. Drake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Captain Midnight | Major Steel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | General John J. Pershing (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Spider Returns | Police Commissioner Kirk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Green Archer | Inspector Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Deadwood Dick | Government Referee | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Crashing Thru | Steamship Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Navy Secrets | Navy Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ride 'em, Cowgirl | 'Ruf' Rickson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Unashamed: A Romance | Dr. Malvin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | What Becomes of the Children? | Detective Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Frontier Justice | Samuel Halston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Aces and Eights | Don Julio Hernandez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lightnin' Bill Carson | Banker John Mount | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Racing Luck | Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Diamond Jim | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Men of Action | Official | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Social Error | Edward Bentley, Sr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Tonto Kid | Rance Cartwright | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Sin of Nora Moran | Captain of Detectives | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Golden Harvest | Wheat Broker (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Officer Thirteen | Chief of Police Kramer | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Renegades of the West | James Dowling | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Crusader | Chief of Detectives Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Big Stampede | Major Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Hurricane Express | The Railroad Detective | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Strictly Dishonorable | Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Defenders of the Law | The Police Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Secret Six | Official (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dishonored | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Doughboys | General Hull (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Troopers Three | Capt. Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Leatherneck | Court-Martial Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Terror | Supt. Hallick | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Hello Cheyenne! | Fremont Cody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Crowd | Member of Board of Directors (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | While the City Sleeps | Captain of Detectives | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Shield of Honor | Chief of Police Davison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | We're in the Navy Now | U.S. Admiral | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Forlorn River | Hart Blaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Ladies of Leisure | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Lighthouse by the Sea | Inspector #1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Laughing at Danger | Cyrus Remington | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Three Jumps Ahead | John Darrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Bare Fists | Harry's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Heart of Humanity | Canadian Colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | '49–'17 | Judge Brand | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Voice on the Wire | Dr. Reynolds | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Major Cameron | Average | Similar → |
Joseph W. Girard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joseph W. Girard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph W. Girard is "The Lighthouse by the Sea" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Joseph W. Girard acted in?
Joseph W. Girard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joseph W. Girard?
Other notable films include "Hello Cheyenne!", "The Spider Returns", and "The Crowd".