Walter McGrail
ActingAbout Walter McGrail
Walter B. McGrail (October 19, 1888 – March 19, 1970) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 150 films between 1916 and 1951. Besides feature films, he appeared in The Scarlet Runner, a 12-chapter serial.
Walter McGrail Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Walter McGrail 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 Walter McGrail's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 10% of Walter McGrail'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 The Grapes of Wrath, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Walter McGrail Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter McGrail's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Walter McGrail has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | And Then There Were Four | Tom McCall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | A Double Life | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Bowery at Midnight | Coroner (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Riders of the West | Miller, the Banker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Billy the Kid Trapped | Judge Jack McConnell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. | Junction Heavy 1 / Marine Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Appointment for Love | Stoddard (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Along the Rio Grande | Cattle Buyer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Mysterious Doctor Satan | Stoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Marked Men | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Grapes of Wrath | Gang Leader (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Little Chickadee | Townsman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Green Hornet | Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Sun Never Sets | Henchman DaCosta | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Stagecoach | Capt. Sickel (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | In Old Montana | Joe Allison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | On the Great White Trail | Garou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Held For Ransom | Donnelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Tell Your Children | The Boss (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | West of Rainbow's End | George Reynolds aka Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Shadow Strikes | Winstead Comstock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ten Laps to Go | Drake - DeSylva's Mechanic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Accusing Finger | Guard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Special Agent K-7 | Vincent 'Lanny' Landers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Sunset Range | Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | A Demon for Trouble | Dyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The World Moves On | The Duallist (1825) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | David Harum | Townsman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Robbers' Roost | Henchman Brad | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Vanity Street | Detective Hanson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Union Depot | Pickpocket (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Under Eighteen | Gregg (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Night Beat | Martin Andrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Murder by the Clock | Herbert Endicott | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Night Nurse | The Drunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Seas Beneath | Chief Joe Cobb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | River's End | Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Pay-Off | Emory | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Last of the Duanes | Bland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Women Everywhere | Lieutenant of Legionnaires | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Men without Women | Cobb | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Lone Star Ranger | Phil Lawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The River of Romance | Major Patterson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Old San Francisco | Vasquez's Grandson - in Prologue | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Across the Pacific | Capt. Grover | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Dancers | The Argentine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | A Son of the Sahara | Capt. Jean Duval | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Where the North Begins | Gabrielle Dupree | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Suzanna | Ramón | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Kentucky Derby | Ralph Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
Walter McGrail - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter McGrail?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter McGrail is "The Grapes of Wrath" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Walter McGrail acted in?
Walter McGrail has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter McGrail?
Other notable films include "Stagecoach", "David Harum", and "Vanity Street".