What is Elmer Ballard's latest movie?

Elmer Ballard's most recent film is "Thank Your Lucky Stars" (1943).

Is Elmer Ballard a good actor?

Elmer Ballard has an average audience rating of 4.9/10 across 13 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Les Misérables, Little Caesar, The Doorway to Hell.

Elmer Ballard

Q: What is the best movie of Elmer Ballard?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Elmer Ballard is "Les Misérables" with a rating of 7.1/10.

Q: How many movies has Elmer Ballard acted in?

Elmer Ballard has been featured in at least 13 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 16, 2026

13Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: May 5, 1879

Birth Place: Rochford, South Dakota, USA

About Elmer Ballard

Elmer Ballard (May 7, 1879 – June 5, 1947) was an American actor.

Elmer Ballard Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Elmer Ballard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Elmer Ballard'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 Les Misérables, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Elmer Ballard Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Elmer Ballard's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Les Misérables: In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert

Les Misérables

1935•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Little Caesar: A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?

Little Caesar

1931•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

The Doorway to Hell: A vicious crime lord decides that he has had enough and much to the shock of his colleagues decides to give the business

The Doorway to Hell

1930•Crime

★6.1

Consolation Marriage (1931) movie poster

★6.1

Consolation Marriage: A sportswriter jilted by his globe-trotting girlfriend marries a woman jilted by her boyfriend.

Consolation Marriage

1931•Drama

★6.1

Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) movie poster

★6.1

Thank Your Lucky Stars: An Eddie Cantor look-alike organizes an all-star show to help the war effort.

Thank Your Lucky Stars

1943•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Elmer Ballard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1943	Thank Your Lucky Stars	Pub Patron in Errol Flynn Number (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1935	Les Misérables	Court Clerk	Hit	Similar →
1934	Green Eyes	Lenox, the Kester Butler	Flop	Similar →
1931	Consolation Marriage	Undetermined Role (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1931	Little Caesar	Bat Carilla (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1930	The Doorway to Hell	Tommy, Louie's Chauffeur (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1930	The Squealer	Pimply-Face	Average	Similar →
1929	Her Private Affair	Ludwig Grimm	Flop	Similar →
1929	Alibi	Soft Malone - Cab Driver	Average	Similar →
1917	Pinched	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Lonesome Luke Loses Patients	-	Flop	Similar →
1917	Over the Fence	(uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1917	Lonesome Luke's Lively Life	-	Flop	Similar →

Elmer Ballard - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Elmer Ballard?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elmer Ballard is "Les Misérables" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Elmer Ballard acted in?

Elmer Ballard has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Elmer Ballard?

Other notable films include "Little Caesar", "The Doorway to Hell", and "Consolation Marriage".