Adolphe Menjou
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Adolphe Jean Menjou (February 18, 1890 – October 29, 1963) was an American actor. His career spanned both silent films and talkies. He appeared in such films as Charlie Chaplin's A Woman of Paris, where he played the lead role; Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory with Kirk Douglas; Ernst Lubitsch's The Marriage Circle; The Sheik with Rudolph Valentino; Morocco with Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper; and A Star Is Born with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, and was nominated for an Academy Award for The Front Page in 1931. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Adolphe Menjou Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Adolphe Menjou reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Adolphe Menjou's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Adolphe Menjou'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 Are Parents People?, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Adolphe Menjou Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Adolphe Menjou's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Adolphe Menjou has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pollyanna | Mr. Pendergast | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Paths of Glory | Gen. George Broulard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Hucksters | Mr. Kimberly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | You Were Never Lovelier | Eduardo Acuña | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Roxie Hart | Billy Flynn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | A Bill of Divorcement | Hilary Fairfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stage Door | Anthony Powell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Café Metropole | Monsieur Victor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Star Is Born | Oliver Niles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | One in a Million | Tad Spencer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wives Never Know | J. Hugh Ramsey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Human Side | Gregory Sheldon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Worst Woman in Paris? | Adolphe Ballou | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Night Club Lady | Police Commissioner Thatcher Colt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Diamond Cut Diamond | Dan McQueen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Prestige | Capt. Remy Bandoin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Let Us Be Gay | Bob Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Mysterious Mr. Parkes | Courtenay Parkes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Marquis Preferred | Marquis d'Argenville | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | His Private Life | Georges St. Germain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Night of Mystery | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Serenade | Franz Rossi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | A Gentleman of Paris | Marquis de Marignan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Service for Ladies | Albert Leroux | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Evening Clothes | Lucien d'Artois | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Blonde or Brunette | Henri Martel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Sorrows of Satan | Prince Lucio de Rimanez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Ace of Cads | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | A Social Celebrity | Max Haber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Fascinating Youth | Adolphe Menjou | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Grand Duchess and the Waiter | Albert Durant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The King On Main Street | The King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Are Parents People? | Mr. Hazlitt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | A Kiss in the Dark | Walter Grenham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Swan | Albert von Kersten-Rodenfels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Fast Set | Ernest Steel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Open All Night | Edmund Durverne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Broadway After Dark | Ralph Norton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Shadows of Paris | Georges de Croy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Rupert of Hentzau | Count Rischenheim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Bella Donna | Mr. Chepstow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The World's Applause | Robert Townsend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Singed Wings | Bliss Gordon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Clarence | Hubert Stein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Eternal Flame | Duc de Langeais | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Is Matrimony a Failure? | Dudley King | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Arabian Love | Captain Fortine (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Queenie | Count Michael | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Faith Healer | Dr. Littlefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
Adolphe Menjou - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Adolphe Menjou?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adolphe Menjou is "Are Parents People?" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Adolphe Menjou acted in?
Adolphe Menjou has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Adolphe Menjou?
Other notable films include "Blonde or Brunette", "The Fast Set", and "Broadway After Dark".