Harlan Warde
ActingHarlan Warde Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Harlan Warde 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 Harlan Warde's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Harlan Warde'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 The Asphalt Jungle, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Harlan Warde Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harlan Warde's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Harlan Warde has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Corvette Summer | Las Vegas Police Lieutenant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Ransom for a Dead Man | Paul Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Aquarians | Second Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Brig. Gen. Leonard T. Gerow (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Zebra in the Kitchen | Uncle Travis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Good Neighbor Sam | Mr. Anderson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Cry for Happy | Chaplain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Gazebo | Dr. Bradley (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | It Started with a Kiss | Air Force Major (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Decks Ran Red | Vic | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Hot Spell | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Cry Terror! | Bert, Operative | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Sayonara | Consul (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Bombers B-52 | Col. John Baker (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Chicago Confidential | Lt. Traynor (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Monster That Challenged the World | Lt. Robert 'Clem' Clemens | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Spirit of St. Louis | Boedecker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Last of the Badmen | Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Julie | Det. Pope | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Down Three Dark Streets | Greg Barker | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Donovan's Brain | Treasury Agent Brooke | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Vice Squad | Det. Lacey | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Juggler | Police Official (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Operation Secret | Maj. Dawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Without Warning! | Police Detective Sgt. Don Warde | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Flying Leathernecks | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Criminal Lawyer | Byron Claymore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Smuggler's Gold | George Brewster | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Man Who Cheated Himself | Howard Frazer | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Flying Missile | Lieutenant Commander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | David Harding, Counterspy | Hopkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Armored Car Robbery | Police Radio Dispatcher (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Caged | Dr. Ashton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Asphalt Jungle | Reporter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Sad Songs for Me | Lee Corbett (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | When Willie Comes Marching Home | Captain S. Robbins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tell It to the Judge | Joe, Pete's Associate (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tokyo Joe | Lieutenant at Airport (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Task Force | Timmy Kissell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | It's a Great Feeling | Publicity Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fountainhead | Young Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Johnny Allegro | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Homicide | Monday Night's Bartender | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Undercover Man | Hoodlum | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | State Department: File 649 | Rev. Morse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | He Walked by Night | Police Operator 27 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Wake of the Red Witch | Seaman Handling Diving Line | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Money Madness | Donald Harper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | To the Ends of the Earth | Harry Hardt (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Had to Be You | Atherton Huntley III (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Harlan Warde - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harlan Warde?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harlan Warde is "The Asphalt Jungle" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Harlan Warde acted in?
Harlan Warde has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harlan Warde?
Other notable films include "Ransom for a Dead Man", "Tora! Tora! Tora!", and "Caged".