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Earl Eby

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
13Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Earl Eby 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 Earl Eby'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Earl Eby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Prisoner of Shark Island, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Earl Eby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Earl Eby's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) movie poster
★6.8

The Prisoner of Shark Island: After healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth, responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln,

The Prisoner of Shark Island

1936•Drama
★6.5
Exclusive Story (1936) movie poster
★6.5

Exclusive Story: A reporter and his newspaper's attorney try to gather evidence that will put a notorious gangster behind bars.

Exclusive Story

1936•Crime
★6.0
Law of the Timber (1941) movie poster
★6.0

Law of the Timber: PRC Pictures' final 1941 release, Law of the Timber was based on a story by North Woods specialist James Oliver Curwood.

Law of the Timber

1941•Drama
★5.8
Confidential (1935) movie poster
★5.8

Confidential: A Treasury agent gains the trust of a mob gunman while working under cover to smash a crime syndicate.

Confidential

1935•Crime
★5.4
High Tension (1936) movie poster
★5.4

High Tension: Brawling cable layer Steve Reardon doesn't want to marry girlfriend Edith but he also doesn't want her to date other men

High Tension

1936•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Earl Eby.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1973 Incident on a Dark Street Judge Flop Similar →
1941 Law of the Timber Frank Barnes Average Similar →
1936 The Girl on the Front Page Young Man Flop Similar →
1936 36 Hours to Kill Airline Official Flop Similar →
1936 High Tension Doctor Flop Similar →
1936 The Singing Cowboy Herbert Trenton Flop Similar →
1936 The Prisoner of Shark Island Usher (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1936 Dangerous Waters Piano Player (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1936 Exclusive Story Jackson (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 Rendezvous G-Man (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1935 Confidential FBI Agent Nash Average Similar →
1934 Romance in the Rain Reporter Flop Similar →
1934 Let's Talk It Over Fred Flop Similar →

Earl Eby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Earl Eby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Earl Eby is "The Prisoner of Shark Island" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Earl Eby acted in?

Earl Eby has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Earl Eby?

Other notable films include "Exclusive Story", "Law of the Timber", and "Confidential".