Eugene Pallette
ActingAbout Eugene Pallette
Eugene William Pallette (July 8, 1889 – September 3, 1954) was an American actor. He appeared in over 240 silent era and sound era motion pictures between 1913 and 1946. An overweight man with large stomach and deep, gravelly voice, Pallette is probably best-remembered for comic character roles such as Alexander Bullock, Carole Lombard's father, in My Man Godfrey (1936), his role as Friar Tuck in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) starring Errol Flynn and his similar role as Fray Felipe in The Mark of Zorro (1940) starring Tyrone Power Description above from the Wikipedia article Eugene Pallette, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eugene Pallette reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Eugene Pallette's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eugene Pallette remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Going Hollywood: The '30s, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Eugene Pallette Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Eugene Pallette's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eugene Pallette.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Suspense | Harry Wheeler | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Sensations of 1945 | Gus Crane | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Pin Up Girl | Barney Briggs | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Heaven Can Wait | E.F. Strabel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Slightly Dangerous | Durstin | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | It Ain't Hay | Gregory Warner | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tales of Manhattan | Luther | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Swamp Water | Jeb McKane | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Breakdowns of 1941 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Bride Came C.O.D. | Lucius K. Winfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Lady Eve | Horace Pike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Mark of Zorro | Friar Felipe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | First Love | James Clinton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Chick McGann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | There Goes My Heart | Mr. Stevens - Editor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Robin Hood | Friar Tuck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | One Hundred Men and a Girl | John R. Frost | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Topper | Casey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Stowaway | The Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Luckiest Girl in the World | Campbell Duncan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | My Man Godfrey | Alexander Bullock | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Golden Arrow | Mr. Samuel Burke-Meyers | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Ghost Goes West | Mr. Joe Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Steamboat Round the Bend | Sheriff Rufe Jeffers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Black Sheep | Col. Upton Calhoun Belcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Made on Broadway | Terwilliger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Night Mayor | Hymie Shane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Shanghai Express | Sam Salt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Girls About Town | Benjamin Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Huckleberry Finn | Duke of Bilgewater | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Playboy of Paris | Pierre Bourdin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Follow Thru | J.C. Effingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Let's Go Native | Deputy Sheriff 'Careful' Cuthbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paramount on Parade | Sergeant Heath | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Men Are Like That | Traffic Cop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Love Parade | Minister of War | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Pointed Heels | Joe Carrington | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Battle of the Century | Insurance agent (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Second 100 Years | Dinner Host (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Jewish Prudence | Rent Collector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Should Men Walk Home? | Detective, Intelligence Bureau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Volga Boatman | Revolutionary | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Wild Horse Mesa | Melberne Townsman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Wolf Man | Pierre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Ten Commandments | Israelite Slave (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Three Musketeers | Aramis | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages | Prosper Latour (French Story) | Hit | Similar → |
Eugene Pallette - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Eugene Pallette?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eugene Pallette is "Going Hollywood: The '30s" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Eugene Pallette acted in?
Eugene Pallette has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Eugene Pallette?
Other notable films include "Men Are Like That", "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", and "The Adventures of Robin Hood".