Sidney Franklin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

19Total Films

6.4 Highest Rated

Born: May 20, 1870

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Sidney Franklin

Sidney Franklin (not to be confused with the director-producer-writer, and occasional actor, Sidney Franklin born 1893, died 1972) was an American stage and screen character actor, in films from 1919 to 1930.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sidney Franklin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sidney Franklin'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), Sidney Franklin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The King of Kings, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sidney Franklin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sidney Franklin's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4

★6.4

The King of Kings: The King of Kings is the Greatest Story Ever Told as only Cecil B. DeMille could tell it. In 1927, working with one of t

The King of Kings

1927•Drama

★6.4

The Three Musketeers (1921) movie poster

★6.4

The Three Musketeers: In 17th century France, young D'Artagnan wants to join the King's Musketeers, but instead befriends three legendary musk

The Three Musketeers

1921•Action

★6.1

★6.1

The Red Lily: Jean and Marise, young lovers forced from their homes, flee to Paris. Irrevocably separated there, their lives deviate i

The Red Lily

1924•Crime

★5.2

★5.2

Puttin' on the Ritz: A vaudeville and nightclub performer becomes successful and forgets who his friends really are.

Puttin' on the Ritz

1930•Music

★0.0

★0.0

Playing with Fire: Enid Gregory, a pianist at the Melody Shop, a music store on Broadway, is content with her snappy, routine existence unt

Playing with Fire

1921•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sidney Franklin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1930	Puttin' on the Ritz	Schmidt	Flop	Similar →
1930	Lummox	Mr. Meyerbogen	Flop	Similar →
1927	The King of Kings	(uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1926	Rose of the Tenements	Abraham Kaminsky	Flop	Similar →
1926	The Fighting Failure	-	Flop	Similar →
1926	The Block Signal	'Roadhouse' Rosen	Flop	Similar →
1926	Somebody's Mother	Foster	Flop	Similar →
1926	Pawnshop Politics	-	Flop	Similar →
1925	The Texas Trail	Ike Collander	Flop	Similar →
1924	In Hollywood with Potash and Perlmutter	Film Buyer	Flop	Similar →
1924	The Red Lily	Madame Charpied's Husband	Average	Similar →
1924	A Boy of Flanders	Herr Brinker	Flop	Similar →
1923	Fashion Row	Papa Levitzky	Flop	Similar →
1922	Dusk to Dawn	Nadar Gungi	Flop	Similar →
1922	The Call of Home	Priest	Flop	Similar →
1922	The Guttersnipe	-	Flop	Similar →
1921	Playing with Fire	Pat Isaacs	Flop	Similar →
1921	The Three Musketeers	Bonacieux	Average	Similar →
1919	The Sleeping Lion	Her Father	Flop	Similar →

Sidney Franklin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sidney Franklin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sidney Franklin is "The King of Kings" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Sidney Franklin acted in?

Sidney Franklin has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sidney Franklin?

Other notable films include "The Three Musketeers", "The Red Lily", and "Puttin' on the Ritz".