Mitchell Lewis
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mitchell Lewis (June 26, 1880 – August 24, 1956) was an American film actor whose career as a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract player encompassed both silent and sound films. He appeared in more than 175 films between 1914 and 1956. During the silent era he played supporting roles, such as Sheihk Idrim in 1925's Ben Hur, then Ernest De Farge in A Tale of Two Cities (1935) in the sound era, but his career would diminish to small uncredited roles like the Captain of the Winkie Guards in The Wizard of Oz (1939). Mitchell served as one of the original board members of the Motion Picture Relief Fund, now known as the Motion Picture & Television Fund.
Mitchell Lewis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mitchell Lewis reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mitchell Lewis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of Mitchell Lewis'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 The Way of the Strong, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mitchell Lewis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mitchell Lewis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mitchell Lewis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | The Fastest Gun Alive | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Kiss Me Kate | Stage Doorman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Sun Shines Bright | Andy Redcliffe | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Lili | Concessionaire (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Merry Widow | King’s Page with Pistol (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Talk About a Stranger | Orchard Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Man with a Cloak | Zack, the waiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Tall Target | Sleeping Train Passenger (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Souvenirs of Death | Gun Shop Proprietor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Merton of the Movies | Set Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Romance of Rosy Ridge | Southerner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Green Years | Smithy | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Harvey Girls | Sandy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Great American Mug | Tobacco Chewer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Thin Man Goes Home | Third Man Outside Barber Shop(uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Du Barry Was a Lady | Rebel Opening Door (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Apache Trail | Bolt Saunders (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Kid Glove Killer | Restaurant Proprietor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honky Tonk | Man #1 Agreeing with Candy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sucker List | Jake (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | I'll Wait for You | Alfred 'Al' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Meet John Doe | Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Go West | Indian Pete - Halfbreed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gallant Sons | Newspaper Buyer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Boom Town | Venezuelan Foreman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Love You Again | Sailor Yelling 'Man Overboard' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gold Rush Maisie | William Howard Taft Miggs (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | 20 Mule Team | Barfly at Bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Strange Cargo | Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | Captain of the Winkie Guard (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mysterious Mr. Moto | Nola | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Three Comrades | Boris (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Espionage | Sondheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Bohemian Girl | Salinas | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Tale of Two Cities | Ernest De Farge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Farmer Takes a Wife | Boatman in Office | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Oil for the Lamps of China | Skipper of Ship | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Kongo | Hogan | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The World and the Flesh | Sukhanov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Cuckoos | Julius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Bad One | Borloff | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Madame X | Colonel Hanby | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Docks of New York | Andy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Way of the Strong | Handsome Williams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Tell It to the Marines | Native | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Old Ironsides | Pirate Chief (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ | Sheik Ilderim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Mystic | Zazarack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Red Lily | D'Agut | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Salomé | Herod, Tetrarch of Judea | Average | Similar → |
Mitchell Lewis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mitchell Lewis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mitchell Lewis is "The Way of the Strong" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Mitchell Lewis acted in?
Mitchell Lewis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mitchell Lewis?
Other notable films include "The Wizard of Oz", "The Cuckoos", and "Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ".