Lester Vail - Actor Profile

Lester Vail

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
10Total Films
6.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 29, 1899
Birth Place: Denver, Colorado, USA

Lester Vail Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lester Vail reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Lester Vail'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 Dance, Fools, Dance, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lester Vail Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lester Vail's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4
Dance, Fools, Dance (1931) movie poster
★6.4

Dance, Fools, Dance: When misfortune hits hard on the Jordan family of Chicago's upper class, Bonnie Jordan, a dazzling and witty girl, finds

Dance, Fools, Dance

1931•Drama
★6.1
Consolation Marriage (1931) movie poster
★6.1

Consolation Marriage: A sportswriter jilted by his globe-trotting girlfriend marries a woman jilted by her boyfriend.

Consolation Marriage

1931•Drama
★6.0
Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) movie poster
★6.0

Hollywood: The Dream Factory: A documentary about the glorious history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and its decline leading to the sale of its back

Hollywood: The Dream Factory

1972•Documentary
★6.0
Big Town (1932) movie poster
★6.0

Big Town: A newspaper owner discovers that his girlfriend's father is the head of the biggest racket in New York City.

Big Town

1932•Drama
★6.0
Murder by the Clock (1931) movie poster
★6.0

Murder by the Clock: A policeman investigates a woman's link to murders that are preceded by a shrilling horn inside a family mausoleum.

Murder by the Clock

1931•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Lester Vail has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1972 Hollywood: The Dream Factory Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
1932 Big Town James Wyley Average Similar →
1931 Consolation Marriage Aubrey Average Similar →
1931 The Woman Between Victor Whitcomb Flop Similar →
1931 Murder by the Clock Thomas Hollander Average Similar →
1931 I Take This Woman Herbert Forrest Flop Similar →
1931 It's a Wise Child Roger Baldwin Flop Similar →
1931 Dance, Fools, Dance Bob Average Similar →
1931 Beau Ideal Otis Madison Flop Similar →
1929 The Knife - Flop Similar →

Lester Vail - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lester Vail?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lester Vail is "Dance, Fools, Dance" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Lester Vail acted in?

Lester Vail has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lester Vail?

Other notable films include "Consolation Marriage", "Hollywood: The Dream Factory", and "Big Town".

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