Noel Madison
ActingAbout Noel Madison
Noel Madison (born Noel Nathaniel Moscovitch; April 30, 1897 – January 6, 1975) was an American character actor in the 1930s and 1940s and appeared in 75 films, often as a gangster. Born in New York City, Madison was the son of actor Maurice Moscovitch and his wife Rose. Besides his theatrical work in the United States, he acted on stage in England and Australia. Description above from the Wikipedia article Noel Madison, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Noel Madison reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Crime
The majority of Noel Madison's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Noel Madison remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Know Your Money, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Noel Madison Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Noel Madison's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Noel Madison.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | The Gentleman from Nowhere | Vincent Sawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Jitterbugs | Tony Queen | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Black Raven | Mike Bardoni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shantytown | Ace Lambert | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Miss V from Moscow | Fritz Kleiss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Bombs Over Burma | Me-Hoi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen | George Belden | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Tragedy at Midnight | Ricci (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Joe Smith, American | Schricker | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Highway West | Salvo, Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sucker List | Mr. Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | A Shot in the Dark | Al Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery | Gordon Cobb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Footsteps in the Dark | Leopold Fissue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Know Your Money | Dominic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Missing Evidence | Paul Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | City in Darkness | Belescu | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Climbing High | Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Crackerjack | Sculpie | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sailing Along | Windy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kate Plus Ten | Gregori | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Gangway | Mike Otterman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Man Of The People | Benny Silvers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The House of Secrets | Dan Wharton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Our Relations | Second Gangster at Pirate's Club | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Missing Girls | Ben Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Straight from the Shoulder | Trim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Easy Money | 'Duke' Trotti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Champagne Charlie | Pedro Gorini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Murder at Glen Athol | Gus Colleti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Muss 'em Up | Tony Spivali, Gambler | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | My Marriage | Marty Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | 3 Kids and a Queen | Stanley | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Girl Who Came Back | Hal Brewster | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Woman Wanted | Joe Metz | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | 'G' Men | Durfee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Four Hours to Kill! | Anderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Manhattan Melodrama | Manny Arnold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The House of Rothschild | Carl Rothschild | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Like it That Way | Jimmy Stuart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Journal of a Crime | Costelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Important Witness | Gus Miranda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Me and My Gal | Baby Face | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Last Mile | D'Amoro, Cell 6 | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Symphony of Six Million | Magnus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Play Girl | Martie Happ | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Star Witness | Henchman Horan (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Caesar | Killer Peppi (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Doorway to Hell | Rocco | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Sinners' Holiday | Buck | Average | Similar → |
Noel Madison - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Noel Madison?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Noel Madison is "Know Your Money" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Noel Madison acted in?
Noel Madison has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Noel Madison?
Other notable films include "Kate Plus Ten", "Manhattan Melodrama", and "Our Relations".