Robert Thornby

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

11Total Films

5.5 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 27, 1888

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Thornby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Robert Thornby's filmography leans towards the Western 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Thornby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in At the End of the Trail, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Robert Thornby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Thornby's career based on audience ratings.

★5.5

At the End of the Trail (1912) movie poster

★5.5

At the End of the Trail: A short Western about the tragic romance between a sheriff and the daughter of a horse thief.

At the End of the Trail

1912•Western

★5.0

★5.0

The Craven: A short western about a cowardly sheriff who leaves it up to his wife to catch a murderer, and then takes the credit him

The Craven

1912•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

The Greater Love: A romantic Western in which a notorious criminal who is in love with the fiancée of the sheriff digs his own sentence by

The Greater Love

1912•Romance

★5.0

★5.0

A Wasted Sacrifice: A short Western. When his child dies, Dick is at wit’s end. He begins to drink, and shoots someone dead. As the sheriff

A Wasted Sacrifice

1912

★4.5

A Girl of the West: A Western drama in which a gang steals John’s horse and then kidnaps Polly when she tries to warn the new buyer.

A Girl of the West

1912•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Thornby.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1912	The Better Man	Miguel Gomez	Flop	Similar →
1912	A Wasted Sacrifice	Jack Martin - Gambler	Flop	Similar →
1912	The Fatherhood of Buck McGee	Buck	Flop	Similar →
1912	The Redemption of Red Rube	Red Rube - the Outlaw	Flop	Similar →
1912	At the End of the Trail	Manuel Lopez - a Horse Thief	Average	Similar →
1912	The Triumph of Right	Mexican Luke - a Criminal	Flop	Similar →
1912	The Greater Love	The Kansas Kid	Flop	Similar →
1912	The Craven	Harvey Fiske	Flop	Similar →
1912	How States Are Made	Bill Slick - a Roving Vagabond	Flop	Similar →
1912	A Girl of the West	Scarfaced Bill - the Rustler	Flop	Similar →
1912	Destiny Is Changeless	-	Flop	Similar →

Robert Thornby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Thornby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Thornby is "At the End of the Trail" with a rating of 5.5/10.

How many movies has Robert Thornby acted in?

Robert Thornby has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Thornby?

Other notable films include "The Craven", "The Greater Love", and "A Wasted Sacrifice".