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).
Jed Prouty Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jed Prouty 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 Jed Prouty's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Jed Prouty'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 Quick Millions, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jed Prouty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jed Prouty's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jed Prouty has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Actor Outside Theater (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | 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 | Average | 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".