Granville Bates
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Granville Bates (January 7, 1882 - July 8, 1940) was an American actor.
Granville Bates Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Granville Bates 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 Granville Bates's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Granville Bates'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 Make Way for Tomorrow, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Granville Bates Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Granville Bates's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Granville Bates has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Flowing Gold | Charles Hammond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Women in Hiding | Dr. Bates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Mortal Storm | Professor Berg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brother Orchid | Pattonsville Superintendent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Favorite Wife | Judge Walter Bryson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brother Rat and a Baby | First Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Of Mice and Men | Carlson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Charlie McCarthy, Detective | Judge Black | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Drunk Driving | Mr. Jenks (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Eternally Yours | Ship Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Pride of the Blue Grass | Col. Robert Griner | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Espionage Agent | Phineas T. O'Grady | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Naughty But Nice | Judge Kennith B. Walters, Superior Court | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Twelve Crowded Hours | James McEwen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blackwell's Island | Stuart Granger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Great Man Votes | The Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Next Time I Marry | H.E. Crocker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Shining Hour | Second Man on Plane (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hard to Get | Judge Harkness | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Man to Remember | George Sykes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Young Dr. Kildare | Harry Cook (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Garden of the Moon | Angus McGillicuddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Romance on the Run | Phelps | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mannequin | Mr. Gebhart (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wells Fargo | Bradford, banker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Perfect Specimen | Hooker - Garage Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | It Happened in Hollywood | Sam Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Back in Circulation | Dr. Evans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | They Won't Forget | Detective Pindar | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings Over Honolulu | Grocery Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make Way for Tomorrow | Mr. Hunter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Mountain Justice | Judge Crawley | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Waikiki Wedding | Uncle Herman | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Green Light | Sheriff | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great O'Malley | Jake - Bar Proprietor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Beloved Enemy | Ryan | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Plainsman | Van Ellyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Captain's Kid | Sheriff Pengast | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Poppy | Mayor Farnsworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Important News | Sheriff (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Chatterbox | Philip Greene Sr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Live My Life | Yacht Captain (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | O'Shaughnessy's Boy | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Alibi Racket | Hopkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Pursuit | Auto Camp Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Woman Wanted | Casey | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Woman in the Dark | Sheriff Fred Grant | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Wiser Sex | City Editor | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Smiling Lieutenant | Bill Collector (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Honor Among Lovers | Clark (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Granville Bates - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Granville Bates?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Granville Bates is "Make Way for Tomorrow" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Granville Bates acted in?
Granville Bates has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Granville Bates?
Other notable films include "The Mortal Storm", "Of Mice and Men", and "Women in Hiding".