George Bancroft
ActingAbout George Bancroft
George Bancroft was an American screen actor of the 1920s and 1930s.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of George Bancroft reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of George Bancroft'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George Bancroft remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Going Hollywood: The '30s, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best George Bancroft Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Bancroft's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Bancroft.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Whistling in Dixie | Sheriff Claude Stagg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Syncopation | Steve Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Bugle Sounds | 'Russ' Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Texas | Windy Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Little Men | Major I.I. Burdle | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Jacques Corbeau | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | When the Daltons Rode | Caleb Winters | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Young Tom Edison | Samuel 'Sam' Edison | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Green Hell | Jim 'Tex' Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea | Capt. Oliver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Espionage Agent | Dudley Garrett | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Each Dawn I Die | Prison Warden John Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Land of Liberty | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Stagecoach | Marshal Curly Wilcox | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Angels with Dirty Faces | Mac Keefer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Submarine Patrol | Capt. Leeds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Racketeers in Exile | William Waldo | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | John Meade's Woman | Tim Mathews | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Doctor's Diary | Dr. Clem Driscoll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wedding Present | Pete Stagg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | MacWade | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hell-Ship Morgan | Captain Ira 'Hell-Ship' Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Blood Money | Bill Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lady and Gent | Percival 'Slag' Bailey | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The World and the Flesh | Kylenko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Rich Man's Folly | Brock Trumbull | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8) | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Skin Game | Second Stranger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Scandal Sheet | Mark Flint | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Derelict | Bill Rafferty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Ladies Love Brutes | Joe Forziati | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paramount on Parade | Mug | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Mighty | Blake Greeson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt Jim Lang | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Wolf of Wall Street | The Wolf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Docks of New York | Bill Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Drag Net | Two-Gun Nolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Showdown | Cardan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Rough Riders | Happy Joe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Underworld | Bull Weed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | White Gold | Sam Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Old Ironsides | Gunner | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Runaway | Lesher Skidmore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Splendid Road | Buck Lockwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Pony Express | Jack Slade | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Deadwood Coach | Tex Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Teeth | Dan Angus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Prodigal Judge | Cavendish | Flop | Similar → |
George Bancroft - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Bancroft?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Bancroft is "Going Hollywood: The '30s" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has George Bancroft acted in?
George Bancroft has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Bancroft?
Other notable films include "Derelict", "A Doctor's Diary", and "The Wolf of Wall Street".