Merle Travis

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

14Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Merle Travis reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Merle Travis's filmography leans towards the Music 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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Merle Travis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in From Here to Eternity, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Merle Travis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Merle Travis's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

From Here to Eternity (1953) movie poster

★7.3

From Here to Eternity: In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second in

From Here to Eternity

1953•War

★6.0

★6.0

Galloping Thunder: The cattle herds of some Arizona ranchers are being stampeded and stolen, so the Arizona Stockmen's Syndicate sends ace

Galloping Thunder

1946•Western

★5.4

Five Minutes to Live (1961) movie poster

★5.4

Five Minutes to Live: A guitar playing killer terrorizes a housewife while his partner robs the bank where her husband works.

Five Minutes to Live

1961•Crime

★5.0

★5.0

Roaring Rangers: When Sheriff Jeff Connor of Powder River cannot stop the crime wave, his young son, Larry, writes to the Durango Kid for

Roaring Rangers

1946•Western

★5.0

★5.0

Cyclone Fury: A late entry in Columbia's seemingly endless Durango Kid Western series, Cyclone Fury was augmented with a hefty dose of

Cyclone Fury

1951•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Merle Travis.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Merle Travis: Guitar Man	Himself (archival footage)	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Texas Home	Self - Lead Singer-Guitarist	Flop	Similar →
1966	That Tennessee Beat	Larry Scofield	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Night Rider	Kentucky	Flop	Similar →
1961	Five Minutes to Live	Max	Flop	Similar →
1953	From Here to Eternity	Sal Anderson	Hit	Similar →
1951	Cyclone Fury	Guitar Player	Flop	Similar →
1946	Silver Spurs	Vocalist-Guitarist	Flop	Similar →
1946	Old Chisholm Trail	Vocalist	Flop	Similar →
1946	Lone Star Moonlight	Merle Travis	Flop	Similar →
1946	Galloping Thunder	Guitar Player	Average	Similar →
1946	Roaring Rangers	Guitar Player Travis	Flop	Similar →
1945	Why Did I Fall for Abner?	Vocalist-Lead Guitarist	Flop	Similar →
1944	Montana Plains	Musician	Flop	Similar →

Merle Travis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Merle Travis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Merle Travis is "From Here to Eternity" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Merle Travis acted in?

Merle Travis has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Merle Travis?

Other notable films include "Galloping Thunder", "Five Minutes to Live", and "Roaring Rangers".