Walter Downing

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

13Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Walter Downing reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Walter Downing'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Walter Downing remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Walter Downing Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Walter Downing's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) movie poster

★7.5

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town: Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortu

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Dishonored: The Austrian Secret Service sends its most seductive agent to spy on the Russians.

Dishonored

1931•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Arrowsmith: A medical researcher is sent to a plague outbreak, where he has to decide priorities for the use of a vaccine.

Arrowsmith

1931•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Devil's Squadron: In this action film, a courageous test pilot works with experimental aircraft for the US Armed Forces. When an important

Devil's Squadron

1936•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

White Bondage: A reporter risks lynching to prove that share croppers are being cheated.

White Bondage

1937•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Walter Downing.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1937	White Bondage	Sharecropper	Average	Similar →
1937	One Man Justice	Doc Willat	Average	Similar →
1937	Two-Fisted Sheriff	Doc Pierce	Flop	Similar →
1936	Devil's Squadron	Watchman	Average	Similar →
1936	Mr. Deeds Goes to Town	Farmer (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1935	Mary Burns, Fugitive	Farmer (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1935	Kentucky Blue Streak	Newspaper Editor	Flop	Similar →
1935	One More Spring	Spectator	Average	Similar →
1931	Arrowsmith	City Clerk (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1931	Dishonored	-	Hit	Similar →
1924	Pied Piper Malone	Malone Brother	Flop	Similar →
1920	The Hidden Light	Jerome Clemens	Flop	Similar →
1918	The Daredevil	Paul Von Hintze	Flop	Similar →

Walter Downing - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Walter Downing?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Downing is "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Walter Downing acted in?

Walter Downing has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Walter Downing?

Other notable films include "Dishonored", "Arrowsmith", and "Devil's Squadron".