Norman Selby - Actor Profile

Norman Selby

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
16Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 21, 1906
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

Norman Selby Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Norman Selby reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 6% of Norman Selby'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 Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Norman Selby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Norman Selby's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl (1919) movie poster
★6.9

Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl: The love story of an abused English girl and a Chinese Buddhist in a time when London was a brutal and harsh place to li

Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl

1919•Drama
★5.8
Eyes of Youth (1919) movie poster
★5.8

Eyes of Youth: A young woman, confronted by four options for proceeding in her life, is granted the ability to see what results would c

Eyes of Youth

1919•Drama
★4.8
Sherlock's Home (1924) movie poster
★4.8

Sherlock's Home: Gladys falls for a prizefighter who has invited his entire hometown to watch his fight in New York City. However, he get

Sherlock's Home

1924•Comedy
★3.8
Loose Ankles (1930) movie poster
★3.8

Loose Ankles: A grandmother's will leaves her fortune to a few, mostly to her great-niece Ann. Ann will only receive her inheritance o

Loose Ankles

1930•Romance
★0.0
The Hushed Hour (1919) movie poster
★0.0

The Hushed Hour: Judge Robert Appleton (Winter Hall) has led an exemplary life. His four children, however, fell short once they grew up

The Hushed Hour

1919•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Norman Selby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1930 Loose Ankles Terry Todd Flop Similar →
1929 The Painted Angel Jule Flop Similar →
1929 Paris' Girls Billy Wood Flop Similar →
1924 Sherlock's Home - Flop Similar →
1922 Arabia Pussy Foot Bogs Flop Similar →
1922 Oath-Bound Hicks Flop Similar →
1921 To a Finish Wolf Gary Flop Similar →
1921 Straight from the Shoulder Bill Higgins Flop Similar →
1920 The Fourteenth Man Dwight Sylvester Flop Similar →
1920 The Honey Bee Carpentier Flop Similar →
1919 Eyes of Youth Dick Brownell Average Similar →
1919 Secret Service Lieutenant Foray Flop Similar →
1919 The Hushed Hour Kid McCoy (as Kid McCoy) Flop Similar →
1919 Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl A Prizefighter Hit Similar →
1918 The House of Glass Detective Carroll Flop Similar →
1916 Betty of Greystone Weed's Son Flop Similar →

Norman Selby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Norman Selby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Norman Selby is "Broken Blossoms or The Yellow Man and the Girl" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Norman Selby acted in?

Norman Selby has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Norman Selby?

Other notable films include "Eyes of Youth", "Sherlock's Home", and "Loose Ankles".

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