Sumner Getchell
ActingSumner Getchell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sumner Getchell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sumner Getchell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 12% of Sumner Getchell'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 Desirable, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sumner Getchell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sumner Getchell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sumner Getchell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Island in the Sky | Lieutenant Cord | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bannerline | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Chain of Circumstance | Fred Martindale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lightning Strikes Twice | Rancher | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Insurance Investigator | Insurance Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Union Station | Police Car Driver (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Fuller Brush Girl | Magazine Salesman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Sad Songs for Me | George Spears (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Perfect Strangers | John Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Man of Her Own | John Larrimore (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Crooked Way | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Girl Tisa | Georgie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Big Town After Dark | Harvey Cushman--Reporter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Hop Harrigan: America's Ace of the Airways | Tank Tinker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Diary of a Chambermaid | Pierre (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Remedy for Riches | First Hotel Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Lady in Question | Fat Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Doctor Takes a Wife | Wedding Celebrant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | These Glamour Girls | 'Blimpy' | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | There Goes the Groom | Billy Rapp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Adventures of Frank Merriwell | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Chinatown Squad | Fat Boy Tourist | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Circus Shadows | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Clive of India | Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Spectacle Maker | The Lens Buyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Desirable | Frederick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Love and Hisses | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | That's My Boy | Carl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Vanity Street | Scottie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | You're Telling Me | Party Guest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Daybreak | Emil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Maybe It's Love | Whiskers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Cheer Up and Smile | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Schoolmates | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Steeplechase | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | College Love | Fat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | New Year's Eve | Edward's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Flying Fleet | Kewpie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The College Widow | Jimmie Hopper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Flashing Oars | Fat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Cinder Path | Fat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Relay | Fat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Last Lap | Freshmen Cheer Leader | Flop | Similar → |
Sumner Getchell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sumner Getchell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sumner Getchell is "Desirable" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Sumner Getchell acted in?
Sumner Getchell has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sumner Getchell?
Other notable films include "No Man of Her Own", "Vanity Street", and "The Lady in Question".