Charles Halton
ActingAbout Charles Halton
Charles Halton was an American stage, screen, and television character actor.
Charles Halton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charles Halton reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Charles Halton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 96% of Charles Halton's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains It's a Wonderful Life, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charles Halton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Halton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charles Halton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Friendly Persuasion | Brother Cope - Elder (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Star Is Born | Paymaster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | When Willie Comes Marching Home | Mr. Fettles (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | 3 Godfathers | Oliver Latham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | If You Knew Susie | Pringle (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer | Mr. Mittwick - High School Principal (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Best Years of Our Lives | Prew | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life | Carter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sister Kenny | Mr. Smith (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Three Little Girls in Blue | Hoskins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Fighting Guardsman | Picot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Tree Grows in Brooklyn | Mr. Barker (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Thin Man Goes Home | R.T. Tatum (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | It Happened Tomorrow | Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | My Sister Eileen | Mr. Hawkins - Newspaper Editor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Across the Pacific | A.V. Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | There's One Born Every Minute | Trumbull | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Saboteur | Second Sheriff (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | To Be or Not to Be | Producer Dobosh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | H.M. Pulham, Esq. | Walter Kaufman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Unholy Partners | Phil Kaper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Foot in Heaven | Haskins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Smiling Ghost | Ames Bentley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tobacco Road | Mayor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Behind the News | Neil Saunders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Nellie Kelly | Second Judge (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Westerner | Mort Borrow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Foreign Correspondent | Bradley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Stranger on the Third Floor | Albert Meng | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Love You Again | Mr. Leonard Harkspur Sr. (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | They Drive by Night | Farnsworth (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lillian Russell | Dr' Dobbins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet | Sensenbrenner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Shop Around the Corner | Detective | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Swanee River | Pond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Printer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Charlie Chan at Treasure Island | Uncle Redley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Young Mr. Lincoln | Hawthorne (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dodge City | Surrett's Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Jesse James | Heywood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Man to Remember | Atty. Clyde Perkins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Room Service | Dr. Glass | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | I Am the Law | George Leander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Saint in New York | Vincent Nather | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Bluebeard's 8th Wife | Monsieur de la Coste (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gold Is Where You Find It | Turner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Dead End | Whitey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Black Legion | Osgood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Come and Get It | Jed Hewitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Adventurer | Austin | Hit | Similar → |
Charles Halton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Halton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Halton is "It's a Wonderful Life" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Charles Halton acted in?
Charles Halton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Halton?
Other notable films include "The Shop Around the Corner", "To Be or Not to Be", and "The Best Years of Our Lives".