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Harlan Knight

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
20Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 5, 1875
Birth Place: Limerick, Maine, USA

Harlan Knight Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Harlan Knight reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Harlan Knight's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 5% of Harlan Knight'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 Tol'able David, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Harlan Knight Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Harlan Knight's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Tol'able David (1930) movie poster
★7.0

Tol'able David: Tol'able David is a 1930 sound film directed by John G. Blystone and produced and released by Columbia Pictures. It is a

Tol'able David

1930•Drama
★6.4
The Story of Temple Drake (1933) movie poster
★6.4

The Story of Temple Drake: The coquettish granddaughter of a respected small-town judge is stranded at a bootleggers’ hide-out, subjected to an act

The Story of Temple Drake

1933•Crime
★5.8
To the Last Man (1933) movie poster
★5.8

To the Last Man: In Kentucky just after the Civil War, the Hayden-Colby feud leads to Jed Colby being sent to prison for 15 years for mur

To the Last Man

1933•Romance
★5.0
Janice Meredith (1924) movie poster
★5.0

Janice Meredith: It is 1774, the eve of the American War of Independence. Janice comes from a Tory household. She cavorts with American a

Janice Meredith

1924•Drama
★3.6
Whistlin' Dan (1932) movie poster
★3.6

Whistlin' Dan: A cowboy and sidekick infiltrate a rustler gang to avenge the murder of their pal.

Whistlin' Dan

1932•Western

Full Filmography

Every movie Harlan Knight has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1935 The Roaring West Clem Morgan Flop Similar →
1934 Laughing Boy Wounded Face Flop Similar →
1933 To the Last Man Grandpa Chet Spelvin Average Similar →
1933 The Story of Temple Drake Pap Average Similar →
1932 Whistlin' Dan July, Posing as Pecos Flop Similar →
1931 Heaven on Earth Preacher Daniel Flop Similar →
1931 The Fighting Sheriff Deputy Calico Cox Flop Similar →
1930 Tol'able David Iska Hatburn Hit Similar →
1926 Rainbow Riley Zeb White Flop Similar →
1926 White Mice MacKildrick Flop Similar →
1925 His Buddy's Wife Mr. Jones Flop Similar →
1925 The Knockout John Farot Flop Similar →
1924 Janice Meredith Theodore Larkin Flop Similar →
1924 Blue Water - Flop Similar →
1923 The Steadfast Heart Jake Bicknell Flop Similar →
1923 The Little Red Schoolhouse Jeb Russell Flop Similar →
1922 The Man from Glengarry Rev. Alexander Murray Flop Similar →
1922 The Rapids John Minton Flop Similar →
1922 The Country Flapper Ezra Huggins - Nathanial's Father Flop Similar →
1921 The Iron Trail Tom Slater Flop Similar →

Harlan Knight - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Harlan Knight?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harlan Knight is "Tol'able David" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Harlan Knight acted in?

Harlan Knight has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Harlan Knight?

Other notable films include "The Story of Temple Drake", "To the Last Man", and "Janice Meredith".

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