Robert Cummings

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

25Total Films

5.9 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 7, 1865

Birth Place: Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Cummings reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Robert Cummings'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Cummings remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Cub, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Robert Cummings Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Cummings's career based on audience ratings.

★5.9

★5.9

The Cub: This breezy comedy is about a cub newspaper reporter who goes to investigate a family feud, which has erupted into viole

The Cub

1915•Comedy

★5.8

Alias Jimmy Valentine (1915) movie poster

★5.8

Alias Jimmy Valentine: After robbing a bank, a criminal is wrongfully pardoned from prison.

Alias Jimmy Valentine

1915•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Betsy Ross: Revolutionary War heroine Betsy Ross finds herself in competition with her sister for the affections of a British soldie

Betsy Ross

1917•Romance

★4.0

★4.0

Lady Be Careful: Previously filmed in 1930 as True to the Navy, Kenyon Nicholson's old stage farce Sailor Beware returned to the screen i

Lady Be Careful

1936•Comedy

★1.0

★1.0

The Song of Songs: When composer Anselm Kardos leaves his alcoholic wife, he gives his daughter Lily an unfinished love ode entitled "The S

The Song of Songs

1918•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Cummings.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1936	Lady Be Careful	First Officer	Flop	Similar →
1930	Convict's Code	Gov. Johnson	Flop	Similar →
1920	The Face at Your Window	Kravo	Flop	Similar →
1919	Virtuous Men	Robert Brummon	Flop	Similar →
1918	The Devil's Playground	The Father	Flop	Similar →
1918	The Trap	David Shaw	Flop	Similar →
1918	The Song of Songs	Phineas Bennett	Flop	Similar →
1917	A Rich Man's Plaything	'Smash' Regan	Flop	Similar →
1917	Betsy Ross	Joel Radley	Flop	Similar →
1917	The Law of Compensation	Horace Benton	Flop	Similar →
1917	Crime and Punishment	Porphyus	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Awakening of Helena Ritchie	Lloyd Pryor	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Brand of Cowardice	Col. Gordon West	Flop	Similar →
1916	Paying the Price	General Corbin, U.S.A.	Flop	Similar →
1916	A Million a Minute	Timothy O'Farrell	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Wall Between	Col. Dickinson	Flop	Similar →
1916	The Yellow Passport	Ivan	Flop	Similar →
1916	Fruits of Desire	Thomas Henley	Flop	Similar →
1915	The Heart of the Blue Ridge	Dan Hodges	Flop	Similar →
1915	The Ivory Snuff Box	Prefect of Police	Flop	Similar →
1915	The Cub	Capt. White	Average	Similar →
1915	The Running Fight	Peter V. Wilkinson	Flop	Similar →
1915	From the Valley of the Missing	Lem Crabbe	Flop	Similar →
1915	Alias Jimmy Valentine	Doyle	Average	Similar →
1914	The Jungle	Connor	Flop	Similar →

Robert Cummings - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Cummings?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Cummings is "The Cub" with a rating of 5.9/10.

How many movies has Robert Cummings acted in?

Robert Cummings has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Cummings?

Other notable films include "Alias Jimmy Valentine", "Betsy Ross", and "Lady Be Careful".