Frank Butler

Writing

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

22Total Films

6.1 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 27, 1890

Birth Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frank Butler reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Frank Butler's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frank Butler remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Variety Girl, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Frank Butler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frank Butler's career based on audience ratings.

★6.1

★6.1

Variety Girl — Dozens of star and character-actor cameos and a message about the Variety Club (a show-business charity) are woven into

Variety Girl

1947•Music

★6.1

★6.1

Seeing the World — In this Our Gang film, James Finlayson plays the gang's schoolteacher who takes the kids to Europe after winning a local

Seeing the World

1927•Comedy

★6.0

Don Key (Son of Burro) (1926) movie poster

★6.0

Don Key (Son of Burro) — The head of a big movie studio is pulling his hair out because the company is bankrupt unless they can find a writer for

Don Key (Son of Burro)

1926•Comedy

★5.9

★5.9

Beyond the Rocks — A young woman dutifully marries an older millionaire and then falls in love with a handsome nobleman-- who'd previously

Beyond the Rocks

1922•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

The Sheik — Sheik Ahmed desperately desires feisty British socialite Diana, so he abducts her and carries her off to his luxurious t

The Sheik

1921•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frank Butler.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1947	Variety Girl	Frank Butler	Average	Similar →
1927	Seeing the World	English pedestrian	Average	Similar →
1926	30 Below Zero	Professor Amos Hopkins	Flop	Similar →
1926	Don Key (Son of Burro)	Finn's Rival	Average	Similar →
1926	The Fighting Buckaroo	Percy M. Wellington	Flop	Similar →
1926	Made for Love	Freddie Waddams	Average	Similar →
1925	Satan in Sables	Victor	Flop	Similar →
1925	Wild Papa	-	Flop	Similar →
1924	Hot Stuff	Mr. Tewksberry Spat	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Great Outdoors	Mr. Tewksberry Spat	Flop	Similar →
1923	Heavy Seas	Mr. Tewksberry Spat	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Call of the Wild	Hal	Flop	Similar →
1923	Let's Build	Mr. Tewksberry Spat	Flop	Similar →
1923	Bluebeard's 8th Wife	Lord Henry Seville	Flop	Similar →
1923	A Self Made Wife	Allerdyce	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Tiger's Claw	Inspector George Malvin	Flop	Similar →
1922	My American Wife	Horace Beresford (as F.R. Butler)	Flop	Similar →
1922	A Tailor-Made Man	Theodore Jellicot	Flop	Similar →
1922	Beyond the Rocks	Lord Wensleydon	Average	Similar →
1921	The Sheik	Sir Aubrey Mayo	Average	Similar →
1921	The Great Moment	Eustace	Flop	Similar →
1920	Behold My Wife	Captain Vidal	Flop	Similar →

Frank Butler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frank Butler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Butler is "Variety Girl" with a rating of 6.1/10.

How many movies has Frank Butler acted in?

Frank Butler has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frank Butler?

Other notable films include "Seeing the World", "Don Key (Son of Burro)", and "Beyond the Rocks".