Stanley Fields
ActingAbout Stanley Fields
Stanley Fields (born Walter L. Agnew; May 20, 1883 – April 23, 1941) was an American actor. On Broadway, Fields performed in Fifty Miles from Boston (1908) and The Red Widow (1911). After that, for eight years, Fields performed in vaudeville with Frank Fay. Thanks to Norma Talmadge, who thought his broken nose gave him a ferocious appearance, he started on a film career with a screen debut as a gunman in her talkie New York Nights. In 1930, he signed a long-term contract with Paramount Pictures. He died on April 23, 1941. He died of a heart attack. Description above from the Wikipedia article Stanley Fields (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Stanley Fields 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 Stanley Fields'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Stanley Fields remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Wide Open Faces, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Stanley Fields Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stanley Fields's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Stanley Fields.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I'll Sell My Life | Bochini | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Wyoming | Curley - Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | New Moon | Tambour | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Viva Cisco Kid | Boss | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fugitive at Large | Manning | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Pack Up Your Troubles | Sgt. Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hell's Kitchen | Buck Caesar | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Kid from Kokomo | Muscles Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Off the Record | Big Bruiser (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flirting with Fate | Fernando | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Straight, Place and Show | Slippery Sol | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Painted Desert | Bill | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Wide Open Faces | Duke Temple | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Marco Polo | Bayan | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Arsène Lupin Returns | André - Horse Groom (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Algiers | Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Ali Baba Goes to Town | Tramp | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Counsel for Crime | George Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Danger – Love at Work | Combative pedestrian in NYC | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wife, Doctor and Nurse | Deliveryman | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Souls at Sea | Granley | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | All Over Town | Slug | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Toast of New York | Top Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Way Out West | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great O'Malley | Convict at Lathe (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maid of Salem | First Mate | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Devil Is a Sissy | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ticket to Paradise | Dan Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Show Boat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | It Had to Happen | Mug | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mutiny on the Bounty | William Muspratt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Kid Millions | Oscar Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Roman Scandals | Slave Auctioneer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Terror Aboard | Capt. Swanson | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Island of Lost Souls | Capt. Davies | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Kid from Spain | Jose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | One Way Passage | Freighter Captain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hell's Highway | F.E. Whiteside | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mouthpiece | Mr. Pondapolis | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Way Back Home | Rufe Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | A Holy Terror | Butch Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cracked Nuts | General Bogardus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | City Streets | Blackie | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cimarron | Les Yountis | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Caesar | Sam Vettori | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Hook, Line and Sinker | McKay, Blackwell Henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Manslaughter | Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Ladies Love Brutes | Mike Mendino | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Street of Chance | Dorgan | Hit | Similar → |
Stanley Fields - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stanley Fields?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stanley Fields is "Wide Open Faces" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Stanley Fields acted in?
Stanley Fields has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stanley Fields?
Other notable films include "Mutiny on the Bounty", "Danger – Love at Work", and "One Way Passage".