Donald Haines
ActingDonald Haines Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Donald Haines reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Donald Haines's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Donald Haines'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 Fish Hooky, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Donald Haines Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Donald Haines's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Donald Haines has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Classic Comedy Teams | Our Gang and The East Side Kids (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Spooks Run Wild | Skinny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Bowery Blitzkrieg | Skinny, red-haired kid | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Flying Wild | Skinny | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Pride of the Bowery | Skinny | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Fugitive from a Prison Camp | Burly Bascomb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | That Gang of Mine | Skinny | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Melody Ranch | Callboy | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Boys of the City | Peewee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Return of Wild Bill | Delivers telegram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | East Side Kids | PeeWee | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | On Your Toes | Elevator Operator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sergeant Madden | Milton | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Never Say Die | Julius - Bellhop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Down on the Farm | Boy in Drug Store | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kidnapped | Ransome | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love and Hisses | Newsboy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Boss Didn't Say Good Morning | Office Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Bunker Bean | Jones & Co. Office Boy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Little Miss Nobody | Harold Slade | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Nitwits | Hal - Office Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Vagabond Lady | Spear Office Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Straight from the Heart | Neighbor Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Winning Ticket | Stubby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Music in the Air | Peanut Vendor at Munich Zoo (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Radio Scout | Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Little Man, What Now? | Emil | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Manhattan Melodrama | Young Spud (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | No Greater Glory | Csonakos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Radio Dough | Speck (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Fish Hooky | Donald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Lad an' a Lamp | Toughie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Birthday Blues | Boy with Mousetrap | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | When a Feller Needs a Friend | Fatty Bullen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Readin' and Writin' | Donald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Mickey's Helping Hand | Katrink | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Christmas Party | Party Guest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Bargain Day | Speck | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Skippy | Harley Nubbins | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Daddy | Donald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Love Business | Donald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Helping Grandma | Donald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Teacher's Pet | Don | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The First Seven Years | Speck (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Shivering Shakespeare | Donny | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Uncle's Visit | Smitty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | No Children | Smitty | Flop | Similar → |
Donald Haines - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Donald Haines?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Donald Haines is "Fish Hooky" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Donald Haines acted in?
Donald Haines has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Donald Haines?
Other notable films include "Vagabond Lady", "Manhattan Melodrama", and "Never Say Die".