Victor Moore
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Victor Moore was born on February 24, 1876 in Hammonton, New Jersey, USA as Victor Frederick Moore. He was an actor, known for Swing Time (1936), Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) and The Seven Year Itch (1955). He was married to Shirley Paige and Emma Littlefield. He died on July 24, 1962 in East Islip, Long Island, New York, USA. Moore and his first wife were a vaudeville team for several decades before her death. Moore did not announce his marriage to Shirley Paige until they had been married for a year and a half. At the time of the announcement he was 67 and she was 22. Moore, or his family, was into buying real estate. A building in the Jackson Heights section of Queens is named after him. The Victor Moore Arcade is bounded by Roosevelt Ave., Broadway (Queens' Broadway) and 75th St. It houses stores, offices, a bus terminal and two entrances to a subway station. The Victor Moore Arcade was actually seen in a movie. Henry Fonda exits from the subway at this building at the start of Alfred Hitchcock's The Wrong Man (1956).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Victor Moore reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Victor Moore'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Victor Moore remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Radio City Revels, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Victor Moore Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Victor Moore's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Victor Moore.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Cartoon Collection | Hunter (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Seven Year Itch | Plumber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | A.N.T.A. Album of 1955 | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | We're Not Married! | Melvin Bush | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Breakdowns of 1949 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Kiss in the Dark | Horace Willoughby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | On Our Merry Way | Ashton Carrington | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Happened on Fifth Avenue | Aloysius T. McKeever | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Duffy's Tavern | Michael O'Malley | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Ziegfeld Follies | Lawyer's Client (segment "Pay the Two Dollars") | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Ain't That Ducky | Hunter (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | It's in the Bag! | Victor Moore | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Carolina Blues | Phineas / Elliott / Hiriam / Horatio / Aunt Martha / Aunt Minerva Carver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | True to Life | Pop Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Heat's On | Hubert Bainbridge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Riding High | Mortimer J. Slocum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Bronco Billy | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Louisiana Purchase | Sen. Oliver P. Loganberry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | This Marriage Business | Jud Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Radio City Revels | Plummer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | She's Got Everything | Waldo Eddington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Life of the Party | Oliver Goodwin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Meet the Missus | Otis Foster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make Way for Tomorrow | Barkley Cooper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | We're on the Jury | J. Clarence "Pudgy" Beaver | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Gold Diggers of 1937 | J. J. Hobart | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Swing Time | Pop Cardetti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gift of Gab | Colonel Horatios Trivers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Romance in the Rain | J. Franklyn Blank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Heads Up | Skippy Dugan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dangerous Nan McGrew | Muldoon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Man Who Found Himself | Humpty Dumpty Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Bungalowing | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Wrong Mr. Fox | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Rough and Ready Reggie | Reggie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Clown | Piffle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Chimmie Fadden Out West | Chimmie Fadden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Chimmie Fadden | Chimmie Fadden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Snobs | Henry Disney | Flop | Similar → |
Victor Moore - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Victor Moore?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Victor Moore is "Radio City Revels" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Victor Moore acted in?
Victor Moore has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Victor Moore?
Other notable films include "Make Way for Tomorrow", "The Seven Year Itch", and "It Happened on Fifth Avenue".