Arthur Housman
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From Wikipedia Arthur Housman (October 10, 1889 – April 8, 1942) was an American actor in films during both the silent film era and the Golden Age of Hollywood. Initially as a leading man, Housman later became known as Hollywood's most familiar comic drunkard in films of the 1930s, usually playing cameo parts in features but with better opportunities in short films. His best remembered roles were in several Laurel and Hardy films, notably Scram!, Our Relations and (in the title role) The Live Ghost. He also played a frustrated timekeeper in the Three Stooges' film Punch Drunks. Housman died of pneumonia at age 52. He was married to Ellen Grubley (31 July 1893 - 21 May 1960) from 1919 until his death in 1942.
Best Arthur Housman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arthur Housman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arthur Housman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Go West | Drunk in Saloon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | City for Conquest | Radio Listener (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Flying Deuces | Drunk Legionnaire | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blondie Takes a Vacation | Drunk on Train (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Stronger Than Desire | Reporter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ex-Champ | Drunk in Barroom | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Broadway Serenade | Jonathan (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Navy Secrets | Phoney Drunk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Made Me a Criminal | Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hard to Get | Drunk on Subway (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Where the West Begins | Beano, Jack's Cellmate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Double or Nothing | Drunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Our Relations | Drunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Little Miss Nobody | Drunk | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Show Boat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Two for Tonight | Warburton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Diamond Jim | Souse | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Here Comes Cookie | Drunk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Woman Wanted | Art - Waiter at Party (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Public Hero Number 1 | Scottsdale Bar Drunk (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Sing Sister Sing | Drunk (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Fixer Uppers | The Drunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Here Is My Heart | Waiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Live Ghost | Drunken sailor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Drunken Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch | Dick Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Punch Drunks | Fight Timekeeper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Benny, from Panama | Drunken, Irate Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Babes in the Goods | The Drunk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Men Must Fight | Drunk on Ship | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | She Done Him Wrong | Hungry Barfly (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | No More Orchids | Serge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Afraid to Talk | Archie (drunk) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Movie Crazy | Customer Who Didn't Order Rabbit | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scram! | Drunk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | While Paris Sleeps | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Greeks Had a Word for Them | Drunk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Five and Ten | Piggy - Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Feet First | Drunken clubman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Squealer | Mitter Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Side Street | Silk Ruffo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Broadway | Dolph | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Sins of the Fathers | The Count | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans | The Obtrusive Gentleman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Bat | Richard Fleming | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Manhandled | Chip Thorndyke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Nearly Spliced | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Flapper | Tom Morran | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | It May Be You | Jack Kenwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | At Bear Track Gulch | Townsman | Flop | Similar → |
Arthur Housman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arthur Housman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arthur Housman is "Babes in the Goods" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Arthur Housman acted in?
Arthur Housman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arthur Housman?
Other notable films include "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans", "Here Comes Cookie", and "The Live Ghost".