Buddy Messinger
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Buddy Messinger (born Melvin Joseph Messinger; 26 October 1907 – 25 October 1965) was an American actor who was cast in substantial roles in dozens of films during the silent film era. He began his career as a jovial chubby child actor. With the advent of sound films he was relegated mostly to bit parts.
Buddy Messinger Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Buddy Messinger 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 Buddy Messinger's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 94% of Buddy Messinger'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 Jinx, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Buddy Messinger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Buddy Messinger's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Buddy Messinger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Devil's Doorway | Barfly (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Crime by Night | Bellboy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Affairs of Martha | Butcher Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Brooklyn Orchid | Bellhop with Flowers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hold Back the Dawn | Hospital Elevator Operator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Citizen Kane | Man at Boat Dock (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Love Thy Neighbor | Elevator Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Keeping Company | Basketball Ticket Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hullabaloo | Third Page | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sergeant Madden | Hospital Clerk | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Lone Ranger Rides Again | Rance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Four Girls in White | Messenger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Shining Hour | Elevator Operator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hold That Kiss | Theatre Usher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Midnight Madonna | Messenger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings Over Honolulu | Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Libeled Lady | Elevator Operator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Devil Is a Sissy | Elevator Operator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Modern Times | Cigar Counterman (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | An All American Toothache | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Wild Boys of the Road | Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Stage Mother | Fellow in Third Row (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Cheer Up and Smile | Donald | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hot Stuff | Tuffy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Lady of Chance | Hank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Undressed | Bobby Arnold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Dumb-Belles | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | What an Eye | Buddy - the Office Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Young Ideas | Bob Lowden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Racing Kid | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Whispered Name | The Office Boy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Penrod and Sam | Rodney Bitts | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Trifling with Honor | Jimmy Hunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Abysmal Brute | Buddy Sangster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | A Howling Success | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Front Page Story | Tommy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Flirt | Hedrick Madison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | When Love Comes | Coleridge Twin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Old Nest | Jim at 10 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Edgar, the Detective | Freddie Littlefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Edgar's Feast Day | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Edgar's Country Cousin | Freddie Littlefield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Edgar's Little Saw | Freddie Littlefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Edgar Camps Out | Freddie Littlefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Edgar Takes the Cake | Freddy Littlefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Edgar's Jonah Day | Freddy Littlefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Edgar's Hamlet | Freddy Littlefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Edgar's Sunday Courtship | Freddy Littlefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Edgar and the Teacher's Pet | Freddy Littlefield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Jinx | Orphan | Super Hit | Similar → |
Buddy Messinger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Buddy Messinger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Buddy Messinger is "Jinx" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Buddy Messinger acted in?
Buddy Messinger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Buddy Messinger?
Other notable films include "Cheer Up and Smile", "Edgar's Hamlet", and "Edgar's Feast Day".