Walter Shumway
ActingWalter Shumway Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Walter Shumway reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Walter Shumway's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 9% of Walter Shumway'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 Return of Grey Wolf, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Walter Shumway Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Shumway's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Walter Shumway has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Pretty Baby | Waiter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Lady Takes a Sailor | Dr. Coombs (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Girls of the Big House | Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Avenging Rider | First Deputy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pacific Blackout | Bomb Shelter Official | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ball of Fire | Garbage Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Wrangler's Roost | Grover (Wells Fargo Chief) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Farrier | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Showdown | Snell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Six-Gun Rhythm | Henchman Bart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Whirlwind Horseman | Sheriff Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | It Can't Last Forever | Cop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mary Burns, Fugitive | G-Man (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | Assistant Editor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King of the Arena | Man with Governor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Outlaw Justice | Sheriff Tom Rankin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Night Rider | Sheriff Lynn Ricker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Ghost City | Henchman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Spell of the Circus | George Wallace | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Headin' North | Arnold - aka Stanton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Mystery Rider | Norman Wentworth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Yellow Cameo | Deputy Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Pinto Kid | Bert Lowery | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | A Wanderer of the West | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Courage of Collins | Jim Murdock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Prince of the Plains | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Catch-As-Catch-Can | Ward Hastings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Thief Trapper | Bob Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Hi-Jacking Rustlers | Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Return of Grey Wolf | Gaston Pacot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Pretty Ladies | Mr. Gallagher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Fighting Sheriff | G. Smiley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Wine | Revenue officer | Flop | Similar → |
Walter Shumway - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Shumway?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Shumway is "The Return of Grey Wolf" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Walter Shumway acted in?
Walter Shumway has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Shumway?
Other notable films include "Ball of Fire", "The Gilded Lily", and "North West Mounted Police".