Sumner Getchell
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sumner Getchell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 43 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Sumner Getchell'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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sumner Getchell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Desirable, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sumner Getchell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sumner Getchell's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sumner Getchell.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Island in the Sky | Lieutenant Cord | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bannerline | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Chain of Circumstance | Fred Martindale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lightning Strikes Twice | Rancher | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Insurance Investigator | Insurance Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Union Station | Police Car Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Fuller Brush Girl | Magazine Salesman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Sad Songs for Me | George Spears (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Perfect Strangers | John Simon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Man of Her Own | John Larrimore (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Crooked Way | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Girl Tisa | Georgie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Big Town After Dark | Harvey Cushman--Reporter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Hop Harrigan: America's Ace of the Airways | Tank Tinker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Diary of a Chambermaid | Pierre (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Remedy for Riches | First Hotel Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Lady in Question | Fat Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Doctor Takes a Wife | Wedding Celebrant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | These Glamour Girls | 'Blimpy' | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | There Goes the Groom | Billy Rapp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Adventures of Frank Merriwell | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Chinatown Squad | Fat Boy Tourist | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Circus Shadows | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Clive of India | Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Spectacle Maker | The Lens Buyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Desirable | Frederick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Love and Hisses | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | That's My Boy | Carl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Vanity Street | Scottie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | You're Telling Me | Party Guest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Daybreak | Emil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Maybe It's Love | Whiskers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Cheer Up and Smile | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Schoolmates | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Steeplechase | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | College Love | Fat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | New Year's Eve | Edward's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Flying Fleet | Kewpie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The College Widow | Jimmie Hopper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Flashing Oars | Fat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Cinder Path | Fat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Relay | Fat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Last Lap | Freshmen Cheer Leader | Flop | Similar → |
Sumner Getchell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sumner Getchell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sumner Getchell is "Desirable" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Sumner Getchell acted in?
Sumner Getchell has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sumner Getchell?
Other notable films include "No Man of Her Own", "Vanity Street", and "The Lady in Question".