Tom Mix
ActingAbout Tom Mix
The native of Mix Run, Pa., became a star with his first feature, 1910’s “Ranch Life in the Great Southwest.” An expert shot, cattle wrangler and horseman, Mix made some 160 cowboy silent Saturday matinee films in the 1920s always playing the man in the white hat who saved the day. Even his trusty steed Tony “The Wonder Horse” became a superstar receiving countless fan mail from kids. In 1932, he returned to films, making nine talkies at Universal. His last screen appearance was in the 1935 15-part serial, “The Miracle Rider.” In 1940, he died at age 60 in a car crash in Arizona. A memorial is at the site of his death on California 79 near Florence. “The Wonder Horse” died two years later.
Best Tom Mix Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom Mix's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom Mix.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | It's Showtime | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Rodeo Dough | Tom Mix | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Miracle Rider | Tom Morgan, Texas Ranger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gordon of Ghost City | Rider (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Flaming Guns | Tom Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Texas Bad Man | Tom Logan - Posing as Dan Bishop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Rider of Death Valley | Tom Rigby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Destry Rides Again | Tom Destry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-4 | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Big Diamond Robbery | Tom Markham | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Hello Cheyenne! | Tom Remington | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Great K&A Train Robbery | Tom Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | A Child of the Prairie | Square Deal Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Riders of the Purple Sage | Jim Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Dick Turpin | Dick Turpin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Teeth | Dave Deering | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Oh, You Tony! | Tom Masters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Heart Buster | Tod Walton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Trouble Shooter | Tom Steele | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Ladies to Board | Tom Faxton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Eyes of the Forest | Bruce Thornton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | North of Hudson Bay | Micheal Dane | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Mile-a-Minute Romeo | Lucky Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Stepping Fast | Grant Malvern | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Three Jumps Ahead | Steve McLean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Romance Land | 'Pep' Hawkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Arabia | Billy Evans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Sky High | Grant Newbury | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Trailin' | Anthony Woodbury | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Fame and Fortune | Clay Burgess | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Mr. Logan, U.S.A. | Jim Logan | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Who's Your Father? | Tom Hartrigger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Ace High | Jean Rivard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Western Blood | Tex Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | Tom and Jerry | The Foreman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Heart of Texas Ryan | Single Shot Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Twisted Trails | Tom Snow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | An Angelic Attitude | Tom Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | 5,000 Dollar Elopement | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Sage Brush Tom | Sage Brush Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Man from Texas | Texas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Escape of Jim Dolan | Jim Dolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | Sallie's Sure Shot | Injun Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Law and the Outlaw | Dakota Joe Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Life on the Border | Indian Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Saved by the Pony Express | The Pony Express Rider | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Captain Kate | Loyal Native | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Rose of Old St. Augustine | Black Hawk, a Seminole Indian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Back to the Primitive | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1909 | Briton and Boer | - | Flop | Similar → |
Tom Mix - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom Mix?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Mix is "Hello Cheyenne!" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tom Mix acted in?
Tom Mix has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom Mix?
Other notable films include "The Rider of Death Valley", "It's Showtime", and "Tom and Jerry".