Joe Penner - Actor Profile

Joe Penner

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
14Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 11, 1904

Joe Penner Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joe Penner reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Joe Penner's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Joe Penner'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 Mr. Doodle Kicks Off, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joe Penner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joe Penner's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off (1938) movie poster
★9.0

Mr. Doodle Kicks Off: A wealthy businessman promises to donate a huge endowment to his college alma mater, but there's one condition -- his lo

Mr. Doodle Kicks Off

1938•Comedy
★5.8
The Boys from Syracuse (1940) movie poster
★5.8

The Boys from Syracuse: The action takes place in Ephesus in ancient Asia Minor, and the concerns The efforts of two boys from Syracuse, Anthiph

The Boys from Syracuse

1940•Comedy
★5.2
The Life of the Party (1937) movie poster
★5.2

The Life of the Party: A singer finds another heir (Gene Raymond) to marry, to avoid the one (Joe Penner) her mother found.

The Life of the Party

1937•Comedy
★5.0
The Day the Bookies Wept (1939) movie poster
★5.0

The Day the Bookies Wept: A pigeon breeder is hired to train a racehorse that wins only when it drinks beer.

The Day the Bookies Wept

1939•Comedy
★5.0
Go Chase Yourself (1938) movie poster
★5.0

Go Chase Yourself: When a bank is robbed, a not-so-bright teller is wrongly suspected of being part of the holdup team. Comedy.

Go Chase Yourself

1938•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Joe Penner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1976 Bob Hope's World of Comedy Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1940 The Boys from Syracuse Dromio of Ephesus / Dromio of Syracuse Average Similar →
1940 Millionaire Playboy Joe Zany, aka Mr. Joe Potter Flop Similar →
1939 The Day the Bookies Wept Ernest Ambrose Flop Similar →
1938 Mr. Doodle Kicks Off Jimmie "Doodle" Bugs Super Hit Similar →
1938 I'm from the City Peter 'Pete' Pepper Flop Similar →
1938 Go Chase Yourself Wilbur Meeley Flop Similar →
1937 The Life of the Party Joe Penner Flop Similar →
1937 New Faces of 1937 Seymore Seymore Flop Similar →
1936 Collegiate Joe Flop Similar →
1934 College Rhythm Joe Flop Similar →
1932 Here, Prince Crown Prince Michael of Deleria Flop Similar →
1931 Moving In Joe Flop Similar →
1930 Service Stripes - Flop Similar →

Joe Penner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joe Penner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Penner is "Mr. Doodle Kicks Off" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Joe Penner acted in?

Joe Penner has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joe Penner?

Other notable films include "The Boys from Syracuse", "The Life of the Party", and "The Day the Bookies Wept".

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