Glenn Tryon
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From Wikipedia Glenn Tryon (August 2, 1898 – April 18, 1970) was an American film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He appeared in 67 films between 1923 and 1951. He was born in Julietta, Idaho and was married to actress Jane Frazee from 1942 to 1947. They had one son, Timothy Tryon. Glenn Tryon was also married to actress Lillian Hall (1896–1959). Tryon died on April 18, 1970 in Orlando, Florida.
Glenn Tryon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Glenn Tryon 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 Glenn Tryon's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 4% of Glenn Tryon'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 Lonesome, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Glenn Tryon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Glenn Tryon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Glenn Tryon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Home Town Story | Ken Kenlock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Variety Girl | Bill Farris | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | George White's Scandals | George White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Honeymoon Beach | Glenn Tryon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Pride of the Legion | Tommy Tully | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Tangled Destinies | Tommy Preston, the Co-pilot | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Ship A Hooey! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rule 'Em and Weep | King Bool | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Secret Menace | Bob Jordan | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | For the Love of Fanny | Glenn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dragnet Patrol | Larry White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Neck and Neck | Bill Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Sky Spider | Glenn Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | A College Racket | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Daybreak | Franz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Midnight Special | Gerald Boone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Screen Snapshots Series 10, No. 5 | Glenn Tryon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | King of Jazz | Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dames Ahoy | Jimmy Chase | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Skinner Steps Out | Skinner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Barnum Was Right | Freddie Farrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Broadway | Roy Lane | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | How to Handle Women | Leonard Higgins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Lonesome | Jim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | A Hero for a Night | Hiram Hastings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Two Girls Wanted | Dexter Wright | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Painting the Town | Hector Whitmore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Poor Nut | Magpie Welch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Denver Dude | Percy (the Dude) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Two-Time Mama | Mr. Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | 45 Minutes from Hollywood | Orville | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Along Came Auntie | Remington Chow - the 2nd Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Say It with Babies | Casper Crum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Long Pants | Glenn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Flaming Flappers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Madame Sans Jane | The Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Thundering Landlords | The Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Tell It to a Policeman | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Whose Baby Are You? | The Author | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Haunted Honeymoon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Wages of Tin | Billy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Papa Be Good! | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Goofy Age | The Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Meet the Missus | The Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Battling Orioles | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Smithy | Mr. Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Big Idea | Allawishus - the Mayor's son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | It's a Joy! | The Leading Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Soilers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Her Dangerous Path | Reporter | Flop | Similar → |
Glenn Tryon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Glenn Tryon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Glenn Tryon is "Lonesome" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Glenn Tryon acted in?
Glenn Tryon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Glenn Tryon?
Other notable films include "Painting the Town", "King of Jazz", and "Along Came Auntie".