Hugh Herbert
ActingHugh Herbert Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hugh Herbert 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 Hugh Herbert's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Hugh Herbert'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 It's a Great Life, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hugh Herbert Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hugh Herbert's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hugh Herbert has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | A Song Is Born | Professor Twingle | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | So This Is New York | Mr. Trumball | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | On Our Merry Way | Eli Hobbs | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie in the Dough | Liewellyn Simmons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | One Way to Love | Eustace P. Trumble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Music for Millions | Uncle Ferdinand | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Kismet | Feisal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Stage Door Canteen | Hugh Herbert | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | It's a Great Life | Timothy Brewster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | There's One Born Every Minute | Lemuel P. Twine / Abner Twine / Colonel Cladius Zebediah Twine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hellzapoppin' | Quimby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Badlands of Dakota | Rocky Plummer | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Black Cat | Mr. Penny | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hit Parade of 1941 | Ferdinand Farraday | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | La Conga Nights | Henry I. Dibble Jr. / Faith Dibble / Hope Dibble / Charity Dibble / Prudence Dibble / Mrs. Henry I. Dibble Jr. / Henry I. Dibble Sr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Eternally Yours | Benton | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Family Next Door | George Pierce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Great Waltz | Julius Hofbauer, Music Publisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Men Are Such Fools | Harvey Bates | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gold Diggers in Paris | Maurice Giraud | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hollywood Hotel | Chester Marshall | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Breakdowns of 1937 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sh! The Octopus | Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Perfect Specimen | Killigrew Shaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Love Begins at Twenty | Horatio Gillingwater | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Colleen | Cedric Ames | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Dream Comes True | Himself (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Snout | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | We're in the Money | Homer Bronson | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Traveling Saleslady | Elmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Gold Diggers of 1935 | T. Mosley Thorpe | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sweet Adeline | Rupert Rockingham | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Dames | Ezra Ounce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fog Over Frisco | Izzy Wright | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Harold Teen | Ed Rathburn | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Wonder Bar | Corey Pratt | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | And She Learned About Dames | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Fashions of 1934 | Joe Ward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | From Headquarters | Manny Wales | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Footlight Parade | Charlie Bowers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Bureau of Missing Persons | Detective Hank Slade | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | She Had to Say Yes | Luther Haines | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Diplomaniacs | Chinaman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Faithless | Peter M. Blainey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Million Dollar Legs | Secretary of the Treasury | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Lost Squadron | Sergeant Fritz | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Sin Ship | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Danger Lights | Professor | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Hook, Line and Sinker | Hotel House Detective | Flop | Similar → |
Hugh Herbert - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hugh Herbert?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hugh Herbert is "It's a Great Life" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Hugh Herbert acted in?
Hugh Herbert has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hugh Herbert?
Other notable films include "La Conga Nights", "Hellzapoppin'", and "There's One Born Every Minute".