Buster Crabbe
ActingAbout Buster Crabbe
Clarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular screen serials in the 1930s and 1940s.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Buster Crabbe 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: Western
The majority of Buster Crabbe'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Buster Crabbe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Buster Crabbe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Buster Crabbe's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Buster Crabbe.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Boy from Mercury | Flash Gordon (Archive Footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Batman and Robin and Other Super Heroes | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Buck Rogers | Col. Buck Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | It's Showtime | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Peril from the Planet Mongo | Flash Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Spaceship to the Unknown | Flash Gordon (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Purple Death from Outer Space | Flash Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Arizona Raiders | Capt. Tom Andrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Bounty Killer | Mike Clayman | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Badman's Country | Wyatt Earp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pirates of the High Seas | Jeff Drake | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Sea Hound | Capt. Silver | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Swamp Fire | Mike Kalavich | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gentlemen With Guns | Billy Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Prairie Rustlers | Billy Carson / Jim Slade / Billy The Kid | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Rustlers' Hideout | Billy Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Stagecoach Outlaws | Billy Carson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Shadows of Death | Billy Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | His Brother's Ghost | Billy Carson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Fuzzy Settles Down | Billy Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Frontier Outlaws | Billy Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Cattle Stampede | Billy the Kid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Kid Rides Again | Billy the Kid | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sheriff of Sage Valley | Billy the Kid / Kansas Ed | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Law and Order | Billy the Kid / Ted Morrison | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Billy the Kid Trapped | Billy the Kid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Billy the Kid Wanted | Billy the Kid | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe | Flash Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Buck Rogers | Buck Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mars Attacks the World | Flash Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Illegal Traffic | Steve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hunted Men | James Flowers | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Tip-Off Girls | John A. 'Red' Deegan | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars | Flash Gordon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars | Flash Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Daughter of Shanghai | Andrew Sleete (as Larry Crabbe) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sophie Lang Goes West | Steve Clayson | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | King of Gamblers | Eddie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Arizona Mahoney | Kirby Talbot | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rose Bowl | Ossie Merrill | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Flash Gordon | Flash Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Desert Gold | Chief Moya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hollywood Hobbies | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hold 'Em Yale | Hector Wilmot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | We're Rich Again | "Erp" Pennington (as Larry "Buster" Crabbe) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | You're Telling Me! | Bob Murchison (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Search for Beauty | Don Jackson (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | To the Last Man | Bill Hayden | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Man of the Forest | Yegg | Average | Similar → |
Buster Crabbe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Buster Crabbe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Buster Crabbe is "Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Buster Crabbe acted in?
Buster Crabbe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Buster Crabbe?
Other notable films include "Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch", "Batman and Robin and Other Super Heroes", and "King of Gamblers".