
Hugh Marlowe
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Hugh Marlowe (January 30, 1911 – May 2, 1982) was an American film, television, stage and radio actor. Marlowe was born Hugh Herbert Hipple in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and began his stage career in the 1930s at the Pasadena Playhouse in California. Marlowe was usually a secondary lead or supporting actor in the films he appeared in. His films included Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), Twelve O'Clock High (1949), All About Eve (1950), The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), Howard Hawks' Monkey Business (1952), Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), Elmer Gantry (1960), Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) and Seven Days in May (1964). Marlowe was also a regular on the daytime television soap opera, Another World, the last of four actors to portray Matthews family patriarch Jim Matthews, from 1969 until his death from a heart attack, at age 71, in 1982. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hugh Marlowe, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hugh Marlowe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Hugh Marlowe's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hugh Marlowe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in All About Eve, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Hugh Marlowe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hugh Marlowe's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hugh Marlowe.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | The Last Shot You Hear | Charles Nordeck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | How to Steal the World | Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Castle of Evil | Doc Corozal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Seven Days in May | Harold McPherson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | 13 Frightened Girls | John Hull | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Birdman of Alcatraz | Roy Comstock | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Long Rope | Jonas Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Elmer Gantry | Rev. Philip Garrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Black Whip | Lorn Crawford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Earth vs. the Flying Saucers | Dr. Russell A. Marvin | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | World Without End | John Borden | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Illegal | Ray Borden | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Garden of Evil | John Fuller | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Casanova's Big Night | Stefano Di Gambetta | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Stand at Apache River | Colonel Morsby | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Way of a Gaucho | Don Miguel Aleondo | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Monkey Business | Hank Entwhistle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie | Ed Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Diplomatic Courier | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Bugles in the Afternoon | Capitano Garnett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | Tom Stevens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell | Reverend Watson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rawhide | Rafe Zimmerman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | All About Eve | Lloyd Richards | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Night and the City | Adam Dunn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Twelve O'Clock High | Lieutenant Colonel Ben Gately | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Come to the Stable | Robert Masen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Meet Me in St. Louis | Colonel Darly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Mrs. Parkington | John Marbey | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Marriage Is a Private Affair | Joesph I. Murdock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | For God and Country | Mark Richards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Between Two Women | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Married Before Breakfast | Kenneth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did) | Edward Forrest | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Jonker Diamond | Younger Jonker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Brilliant Marriage | Richard G. Taylor, III | Flop | Similar → |
Hugh Marlowe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hugh Marlowe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hugh Marlowe is "All About Eve" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Hugh Marlowe acted in?
Hugh Marlowe has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hugh Marlowe?
Other notable films include "Birdman of Alcatraz", "The Day the Earth Stood Still", and "Night and the City".




