What is Walter Wills's latest movie?

Walter Wills's most recent film is "Melodies Old and New" (1942).

Is Walter Wills a good actor?

Walter Wills has an average audience rating of 3.4/10 across 14 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Wide Open Faces, Sabotage, Melodies Old and New.

Walter Wills

Q: What is the best movie of Walter Wills?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Walter Wills is "Wide Open Faces" with a rating of 8.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Walter Wills acted in?

Walter Wills has been featured in at least 14 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

14Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 22, 1881

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Walter Wills Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Walter Wills reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Walter Wills'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 Wide Open Faces, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Walter Wills Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Walter Wills's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

Wide Open Faces: A small town soda jerk discovers a gang of criminals staying at a local hotel. Comedy.

Wide Open Faces

1938•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Sabotage: The night before his grandson, Tommy Grayson, a mechanic at the Midland Aircraft Corporation, is to marry Gail, a former

Sabotage

1939•Action

★6.0

Melodies Old and New (1942) movie poster

★6.0

Melodies Old and New: The gang prevails upon old-time minstrel impresario Walter Wills to help them stage a fund-raising musical show.

Melodies Old and New

1942•Family

★6.0

The Lone Ranger Rides Again (1939) movie poster

★6.0

The Lone Ranger Rides Again: Homesteaders are moving into the valley settled many years ago by rancher Craig Dolan. He wants to keep them out by lega

The Lone Ranger Rides Again

1939•Western

★5.5

★5.5

Santa Fe Stampede: The Mesquiteers capture a horse thief who escapes justice through a crooked judge. They gather signatures urging the gov

Santa Fe Stampede

1938•Western

Full Filmography

Every movie Walter Wills has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1942	Melodies Old and New	Uncle Wills	Average	Similar →
1939	Cowboys from Texas	Jeff Morgan	Flop	Similar →
1939	Danger Flight	Cap	Flop	Similar →
1939	Sabotage	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1939	Undercover Agent	Cigar Store Proprietor	Flop	Similar →
1939	The Night Riders	Hazleton	Average	Similar →
1939	The Lone Ranger Rides Again	Dr. Jones	Average	Similar →
1939	Honor of the West	Rancher	Flop	Similar →
1938	Santa Fe Stampede	Lawyer Harris	Average	Similar →
1938	The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok	Joshua Bruce	Flop	Similar →
1938	Songs and Saddles	Pop Turner	Flop	Similar →
1938	Wide Open Faces	Hardcastle	Super Hit	Similar →
1937	Behind the Mike	Townsman	Flop	Similar →
1923	In Search of a Thrill	René de Farge	Flop	Similar →

Walter Wills - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Walter Wills?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Wills is "Wide Open Faces" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Walter Wills acted in?

Walter Wills has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Walter Wills?

Other notable films include "Sabotage", "Melodies Old and New", and "The Lone Ranger Rides Again".