Jed Prouty
ActingAbout Jed Prouty
From Wikipedia Jed Prouty (April 6, 1879 – May 10, 1956) was an American film actor. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Prouty was a vaudeville performer before becoming a film actor. Mostly appearing in comedies, he occasionally performed a serious character role, for instance a small part as an oily publicist in A Star is Born (1937).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jed Prouty reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Jed Prouty's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jed Prouty remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Quick Millions, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jed Prouty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jed Prouty's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jed Prouty.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Actor Outside Theater (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Guilty Bystander | Dr. Elder | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mug Town | Mack Steward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine | Maxwell B. Titus | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Go West, Young Lady | Judge Harmon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Look Who's Laughing | Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Unexpected Uncle | Sanderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Roar of the Press | Gordon MacEwan | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pot o' Gold | J.K. Louderman | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date | Captain Moon | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hollywood Cavalcade | Keystone Cop Police Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Quick Millions | John Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Gracie Allen Murder Case | Uncle Ambrose | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Exile Express | Editor Hanley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Danger on the Air | Harry Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Walking Down Broadway | F.R. Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Borrowing Trouble | John Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sophie Lang Goes West | J.H. Blaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | One Hundred Men and a Girl | Bitters | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | You Can't Have Everything | Mr. Whiteman | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Big Business | John Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Star Is Born | Artie Carver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | College Holiday | Sheriff Trimble | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Happy Go Lucky | Charles Gorham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Under Your Spell | Mr. Twerp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Libeled Lady | Dickson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Texas Rangers | District Attorney Dave Twitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | His Brother's Wife | Bill Arnold | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Little Miss Nobody | Hector Smythe | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Special Investigator | Dr. Reynolds | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Black Sheep | Orville Schmelling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder on the Blackboard | Dr. Levine | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Skyway | Calvin Baker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | She Had to Say Yes | Mr. Goran (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Manhattan Tower | Mr. Hoyt | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hold 'Em Jail | Lynwood Warden Charles Clark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Purchase Price | Elks Crossing Jeweler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Secret Call | Jim Neligan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Night Nurse | Archie - Father-to-be (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Strangers May Kiss | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paid | Officer Williams (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Florodora Girl | Old Man Dell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | True to the Navy | Dance Hall Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Devil's Holiday | Kent Carr | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Girl in the Show | Newton Wampler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Broadway Melody | Uncle Jed (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | His Captive Woman | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Orchids and Ermine | Leander Blom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Ella Cinders | Mayor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Souls for Sale | Magnus (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Jed Prouty - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jed Prouty?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jed Prouty is "Quick Millions" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Jed Prouty acted in?
Jed Prouty has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jed Prouty?
Other notable films include "Libeled Lady", "A Star Is Born", and "Black Sheep".