Shorty Hamilton

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

12Total Films

5.2 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 9, 1879

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shorty Hamilton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Shorty Hamilton's filmography leans towards the Western 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), Shorty Hamilton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in His Bitter Pill, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shorty Hamilton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shorty Hamilton's career based on audience ratings.

★5.2

★5.2

His Bitter Pill: Jim, the apple of his mother's eyes, is the big-hearted galoot of a man and is sheriff of his small town. He is sweet on

His Bitter Pill

1916•Comedy

★5.0

The Ball Player and the Bandit (1912) movie poster

★5.0

The Ball Player and the Bandit: An Easterner wins his battles in the West by using his fists.

The Ball Player and the Bandit

1912•Drama

★4.4

★4.4

On the Night Stage: A stagecoach robber falls in love with a saloon girl. However, she falls for a pastor, who converts her and she marries

On the Night Stage

1915•Romance

★3.0

It Happened Out West (1923) movie poster

★3.0

It Happened Out West: The foreman of a cattle-ranch located on the Texas-Mexico border is the leader of a gang of alien-smugglers bringing Chi

It Happened Out West

1923•Western

★0.0

★0.0

The White Masks: Jack Bray is a wanderer in the wilderness of a Western town, governed principally by a band known as the 'six-o-one,' a

The White Masks

1921•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shorty Hamilton.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1923	It Happened Out West	-	Flop	Similar →
1922	Gold Grabbers	-	Flop	Similar →
1921	The White Masks	Battling Rush	Flop	Similar →
1918	Denny from Ireland	Denny O'Hara	Flop	Similar →
1918	My Own United States	Lt. Gaines	Flop	Similar →
1916	His Bitter Pill	Bantam Cowboy	Flop	Similar →
1915	Never Again	The Station Agent	Flop	Similar →
1915	On the Night Stage	Friend of Texas (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1915	Shorty's Secret	Shorty Hamilton	Flop	Similar →
1914	The Play's the Thing	Porter	Flop	Similar →
1913	The Harvest of Sin	Jim Neal	Flop	Similar →
1912	The Ball Player and the Bandit	Undetermined Role	Flop	Similar →

Shorty Hamilton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shorty Hamilton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shorty Hamilton is "His Bitter Pill" with a rating of 5.2/10.

How many movies has Shorty Hamilton acted in?

Shorty Hamilton has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shorty Hamilton?

Other notable films include "The Ball Player and the Bandit", "On the Night Stage", and "It Happened Out West".