Robert Thornby - Actor Profile

Robert Thornby

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
11Total Films
5.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 27, 1888
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Robert Thornby Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Thornby reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Robert Thornby'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 At the End of the Trail, which stands out as a key performance.

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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
The Craven (1912) movie poster
★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
The Greater Love (1912) movie poster
★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
A Wasted Sacrifice (1912) movie poster
★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 (1912) movie poster
★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

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert Thornby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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".

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