Crane Whitley - Actor Profile

Crane Whitley

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 27, 1899
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Crane Whitley

Crane Whitley was born on October 28, 1899 in New York City, New York, USA as Clement Samuel Wilenchick. He was an actor, known for The Tiger Woman (1944), The Pilgrimage Play (1949) and Captain America (1944). He died on February 28, 1958 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Crane Whitley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Crane Whitley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Crane Whitley's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Crane Whitley'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 Spy Smasher Returns, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Crane Whitley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Crane Whitley's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Crane Whitley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 Spy Smasher Returns Dr. Hauser Super Hit Similar →
1953 Treasure of the Golden Condor Ruffian (uncredited) Average Similar →
1951 Red Mountain Cavalry Major Hit Similar →
1951 Submarine Command - Average Similar →
1951 Insurance Investigator Chief Meyers Flop Similar →
1950 The Savage Horde Greb Average Similar →
1950 The Damned Don't Cry Eddie Hart - Syndicate Boss (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1949 Hellfire Tex (uncredited) Average Similar →
1949 Outpost in Morocco Caid Osman Flop Similar →
1949 The Crooked Way Doctor Kemble / Off-Screen Narrator Average Similar →
1949 Shockproof Foreman (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1948 The Countess of Monte Cristo 1st Policeman (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1948 Walk a Crooked Mile - Average Similar →
1947 Secret Beyond the Door Levender Falls Husband (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1947 Where There's Life Assassin With Cane Average Similar →
1947 Framed (uncredited) Average Similar →
1947 Pursued General (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 O.S.S. Arnheim Hit Similar →
1945 The Lost Weekend Waiter at Harry & Joe's Bar (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1945 Hold That Blonde! Newspaper Reporter (uncredited) Average Similar →
1945 The Affairs of Susan Colonel (uncredited) Average Similar →
1945 Bewitched Warden Clark (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1945 Phantoms, Inc. Inspector Becker Average Similar →
1945 The Scarlet Clue Henchman Cooper Average Similar →
1945 The Power of the Whistler Police Captain Average Similar →
1945 To Have and Have Not Gaulist (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1944 Till We Meet Again Man with Silver Average Similar →
1944 The Tiger Woman Tom Dagget Average Similar →
1944 Mr. Skeffington Louie (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1944 The Fighting Seabees Lt. Cmdr. Hunter (uncredited) Average Similar →
1943 Around the World American Captain Flop Similar →
1943 Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines A.T. Atkinson Average Similar →
1942 Commandos Strike at Dawn German Soldier Taking Blankets (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1942 Reunion in France Officer (uncredited) Average Similar →
1942 Lucky Jordan Gardener Hit Similar →
1942 Who Done It? Radio Actor (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1942 They Raid by Night Doctor Flop Similar →
1942 Eagle Squadron German Sentry Average Similar →
1942 Gallant Lady Pete Saunders Flop Similar →
1942 Spy Smasher Hauser Average Similar →
1942 My Favorite Blonde Ulrich - Henchman Average Similar →
1941 Underground Gestapo Agent Average Similar →
1940 Hold That Woman! Defense Attorney Flop Similar →
1940 The Invisible Man Returns Minor Role (uncredited) Average Similar →
1939 Charlie McCarthy, Detective Henchman Pete Average Similar →
1939 The Flying Deuces Corporal Average Similar →
1939 Television Spy Tamley Flop Similar →
1939 S.O.S Tidal Wave - Average Similar →
1938 The Last Warning Detective Slocumbe Hit Similar →
1938 A Man to Remember Tough Guy Funeral Observer (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Crane Whitley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Crane Whitley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Crane Whitley is "Spy Smasher Returns" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Crane Whitley acted in?

Crane Whitley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Crane Whitley?

Other notable films include "The Lost Weekend", "To Have and Have Not", and "The Damned Don't Cry".

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