Arthur Lake
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Arthur Lake (April 17, 1905 – January 9, 1987) was an American actor known best for bringing Dagwood Bumstead, the bumbling husband of Blondie, to life in film, radio and television.
Arthur Lake Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Arthur Lake 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 Arthur Lake's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Arthur Lake'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 Peek-A-Boo, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Arthur Lake Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arthur Lake's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Arthur Lake has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | It's Showtime | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Blondie's Hero | Dagwood Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Blondie Hits the Jackpot | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Blondie's Big Deal | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Blondie's Secret | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Blondie's Reward | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie in the Dough | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie's Holiday | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Blondie Knows Best | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Life with Blondie | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Leave It to Blondie | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | 3 Is a Family | Archie Whittaker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Sailor's Holiday | 'Marblehead' Tomkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Footlight Glamour | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | It's a Great Life | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie for Victory | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie's Blessed Event | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Blondie Goes to College | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blondie Goes Latin | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie Plays Cupid | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Blondie Has Servant Trouble | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blondie Brings Up Baby | Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blondie | Dagwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | There Goes My Heart | Flash Fisher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Double Danger | Roy West | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Annapolis Salute | Cuthbert "Tex" Clemens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Topper | Elevator Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | I Cover Chinatown | Insurance Agent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Silver Streak | Crawford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Winnah! | Arthur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Midshipman Jack | Allen S. Williams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Running Hollywood | Chief of Police | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hollywood Halfbacks | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | She's My Weakness | Tommy Mills | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Cheer Up and Smile | Eddie Fripp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Peek-A-Boo | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Night Owls | Arthur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Whose Baby? | Horace | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Lilac Time | The Unlucky One | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Air Circus | Speed Doolittle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Hollywood or Bust | Horace | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Harold Teen | Harold Teen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Stop That Man | Tommy O'Brien | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Count of Ten | Betty's Brother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Irresistible Lover | Jack Kennedy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Hop Along | Arthur | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Skinner's Dress Suit | Tommy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Sporting Life | Peggy's Admirer in Audience (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | California Straight Ahead | Camper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Harem Follies | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Arthur Lake - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arthur Lake?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arthur Lake is "Peek-A-Boo" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Arthur Lake acted in?
Arthur Lake has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arthur Lake?
Other notable films include "Night Owls", "The Air Circus", and "Cheer Up and Smile".