Syd Crossley - Actor Profile

Syd Crossley

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
50Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 17, 1885
Birth Place: Islington, London, England, UK

Syd Crossley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Syd Crossley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Syd Crossley'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 Those Were the Days, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Syd Crossley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Syd Crossley's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Those Were the Days (1934) movie poster
★7.5

Those Were the Days: A farce based on Arthur Wing Pinero's play 'The Magistrate' in which the son (John Mills) of a stern magistrate (Will Ha

Those Were the Days

1934•Music
★7.3
Public Nuisance No. 1 (1936) movie poster
★7.3

Public Nuisance No. 1: Irresponsible playboy Arthur Rawlings is sent by his uncle to work as a waiter at a hotel in the South of France. Arthur

Public Nuisance No. 1

1936•Comedy
★7.0
Over the Garden Wall (1934) movie poster
★7.0

Over the Garden Wall: An aunt objects to the romance between her niece and a neighbour's nephew, and steps in to put an end to the love affair

Over the Garden Wall

1934•Music
★7.0
A Perfect Gentleman (1928) movie poster
★7.0

A Perfect Gentleman: Monty Banks gets involved in tracking down a stolen fortune, his adventures culminating in a whirlwind, gag-filled clima

A Perfect Gentleman

1928•Comedy
★7.0
One Good Turn (1936) movie poster
★7.0

One Good Turn: In this comedy a pair of aspiring music hall entertainers attempt to live their dream while saving their landlady's daug

One Good Turn

1936•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Syd Crossley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1942 Let the People Sing Uncle Alfred Average Similar →
1941 Old Mother Riley's Circus The Bailiff Flop Similar →
1939 Come on George! Police Constable Cronley Average Similar →
1938 Save a Little Sunshine Assistant Flop Similar →
1938 Penny Paradise Uncle Lancelot Hit Similar →
1938 We're Going to Be Rich Jake Flop Similar →
1938 Boys Will Be Girls Nolan Average Similar →
1937 The Squeaker Minor Role Average Similar →
1937 Victoria the Great - Flop Similar →
1937 Old Mother Riley Briggs’ Butler Flop Similar →
1937 Lucky Jade Rickets Flop Similar →
1937 Cotton Queen Shearman Flop Similar →
1937 Pearls Bring Tears Bankes Flop Similar →
1936 Sensation - Flop Similar →
1936 The Man in the Mirror Porter Hit Similar →
1936 One Good Turn - Hit Similar →
1936 The Man Behind the Mask Policeman Flop Similar →
1936 Everything Is Rhythm Waiter Average Similar →
1936 Public Nuisance No. 1 Policeman Hit Similar →
1936 Cheer Up Waiter Flop Similar →
1935 Honeymoon for Three PC Smithers Average Similar →
1935 Me and Marlborough Soldier Flop Similar →
1935 Dandy Dick Wilkins Average Similar →
1935 It's a Bet Undetermined Role Flop Similar →
1934 Over the Garden Wall Podds Hit Similar →
1934 Those Were the Days Wyke Super Hit Similar →
1933 You Made Me Love You Bleak (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1933 Letting in the Sunshine Jenkyns Average Similar →
1933 Perfect Understanding Butler Average Similar →
1933 Perfect Understanding Butler (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1932 For the Love of Mike Sullivan Flop Similar →
1932 Old Spanish Customers Spanish customs officer Flop Similar →
1932 Men Like These - Average Similar →
1931 Tonight's the Night - Pass It On Warder Jackson Flop Similar →
1930 The Man from Chicago Charles Flop Similar →
1929 The Hate Ship - Flop Similar →
1929 Atlantic Telegraphist Flop Similar →
1929 Loud Soup Snoops - the butler Flop Similar →
1929 The Younger Generation Goldfish's Butler Hit Similar →
1929 The Fatal Warning Dawson Flop Similar →
1928 The Circus Kid Skelly's Runner Flop Similar →
1928 The Cowboy Kid Sheriff Flop Similar →
1928 A Perfect Gentleman The Valet Hit Similar →
1928 That Certain Thing Valet Hit Similar →
1927 The Blood Ship Cockney Bouncer Hit Similar →
1927 One Hour Married - Average Similar →
1926 The Golden Web Butler Flop Similar →
1926 Mama Behave The Chase Butler Average Similar →
1925 Keep Smiling Ryan's Butler Flop Similar →
1925 Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pride Townsman Hit Similar →

Syd Crossley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Syd Crossley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Syd Crossley is "Those Were the Days" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Syd Crossley acted in?

Syd Crossley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Syd Crossley?

Other notable films include "Public Nuisance No. 1", "Over the Garden Wall", and "A Perfect Gentleman".

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