George H. Reed
ActingAbout George H. Reed
George Reed was born on November 27, 1866 in Macon, Georgia, USA. He was an actor, known for Huckleberry Finn (1920), The River of Romance (1929) and Going Places (1938). He was married to Julia Ridley. He died on November 6, 1952 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
George H. Reed Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of George H. Reed 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 H. Reed's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of George H. Reed'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 Over the Hill, which stands out as a key performance.
Best George H. Reed Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George H. Reed's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie George H. Reed has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Dark Delusion | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Sea of Grass | Uncle Nat (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Strange Illusion | Benjamin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Between Two Women | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Between Two Women | Conover (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Home in Indiana | Tuppy | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | 3 Men in White | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | His Butler's Sister | Train Conductor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant | Conover | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tales of Manhattan | Christopher | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Fitzroy's Butler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Take a Letter, Darling | Sam French | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dr. Kildare's Victory | Conover (as George H. Reed) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Charles (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Belle Starr | Old Jake (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The People Vs. Dr. Kildare | Conover (as George H. Reed) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Great Lie | Senator Greenfield's Butler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Kildare's Crisis | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dr. Kildare Goes Home | Conover | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Maryland | Uncle Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Swanee River | Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Secret of Dr. Kildare | Conover | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Calling Dr. Kildare | Black Man with Stomach Trouble (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Going Places | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kentucky | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Josette | Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | One Wild Night | Waiter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Buccaneer | Nicodemus, a Servant | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | One Mile from Heaven | Peabody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Go-Getter | Butler for J. Browne #2 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings Over Honolulu | Fauntleroy | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | We Who Are About to Die | Black Convict (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Green Pastures | Mr. Deshee / Aaron | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Show Boat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Prisoner of Shark Island | Black Man Giving Booth Directions (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Shipmates Forever | Servant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Diamond Jim | Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Glass Key | Midnight (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Notorious Gentleman | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch | Julius | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Twentieth Century | Uncle Remus in Play (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hold Your Man | Reverend Crippen (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bed of Roses | Allice - Dan's Shipboard Cook (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | What Price Hollywood? | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Over the Hill | Les, Wagon Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Daddy | Parson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Johnstown Flood | Camp Cook (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Kentucky Pride | Trainer | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | One a Minute | J. Wellington Norcross - Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Huckleberry Finn | Jim | Average | Similar → |
George H. Reed - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George H. Reed?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George H. Reed is "Over the Hill" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has George H. Reed acted in?
George H. Reed has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George H. Reed?
Other notable films include "His Butler's Sister", "The Great Lie", and "Show Boat".