Buster Crabbe
ActingAbout Buster Crabbe
Clarence Linden "Buster" Crabbe was an American athlete and actor, who starred in a number of popular screen serials in the 1930s and 1940s.
Buster Crabbe Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Buster Crabbe 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 Buster Crabbe's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of Buster Crabbe'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 Lightning Raiders, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Buster Crabbe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Buster Crabbe's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Buster Crabbe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Boy from Mercury | Flash Gordon (Archive Footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Batman and Robin and Other Super Heroes | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Comeback Trail | Duke Montana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | It's Showtime | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Peril from the Planet Mongo | Flash Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Flash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From Mars | Flash Gordon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Destination Saturn | Buck Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Spaceship to the Unknown | Flash Gordon (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Deadly Ray From Mars | Flash Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Arizona Raiders | Capt. Tom Andrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Tarzan the Fearless | Tarzan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Lawless Eighties | Linc Prescott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | King of the Congo | Thunda / Roger Drum | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pirates of the High Seas | Jeff Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Ghost Of Hidden Valley | Billy Carson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Terrors on Horseback | Billy Carson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gentlemen With Guns | Billy Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lightning Raiders | Billy Carson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Prairie Rustlers | Billy Carson / Jim Slade / Billy The Kid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Border Badmen | Billy Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Stagecoach Outlaws | Billy Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Drifter | Billy Carson / Drifter Davis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Valley Of Vengeance | Billy Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Thundering Gun Slingers | Billy Carson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Frontier Outlaws | Billy Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Renegade | Billy the Kid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Law and Order | Billy the Kid / Ted Morrison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Billy The Kid's Round-Up | Billy the Kid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sailor's Lady | Rodney (as Larry Crabbe) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Call a Messenger | Chuck Walsh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Colorado Sunset | Dave Haines (as Larry "Buster" Crabbe) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mars Attacks the World | Flash Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Illegal Traffic | Steve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Red Barry | Red Barry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Tip-Off Girls | John A. 'Red' Deegan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars | Flash Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thrill of a Lifetime | Don | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sophie Lang Goes West | Steve Clayson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | King of Gamblers | Eddie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Arizona Mahoney | Kirby Talbot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rose Bowl | Ossie Merrill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Arizona Raiders | Laramie Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Flash Gordon | Flash Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hollywood Hobbies | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hold 'Em Yale | Hector Wilmot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Oil Raider | Dave Warren | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | You're Telling Me! | Bob Murchison (as Larry 'Buster' Crabbe) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Man of the Forest | Yegg | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Maker of Men | Football Player (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Buster Crabbe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Buster Crabbe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Buster Crabbe is "Lightning Raiders" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Buster Crabbe acted in?
Buster Crabbe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Buster Crabbe?
Other notable films include "The Oil Raider", "King of the Congo", and "Red Barry".