George Bancroft
ActingAbout George Bancroft
George Bancroft was an American screen actor of the 1920s and 1930s.
George Bancroft Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of George Bancroft 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 George Bancroft's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 34% of George Bancroft'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 Going Hollywood: The '30s, which stands out as a key performance.
Best George Bancroft Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Bancroft's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie George Bancroft has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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".