
Erville Alderson
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From Wikipedia Erville Alderson (September 11, 1882, Kansas City, Missouri – August 4, 1957, Glendale, California) was an American film actor. He appeared in nearly 200 films between 1918 and 1957.
Erville Alderson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Erville Alderson 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 Erville Alderson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Erville Alderson'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 The Richest Man in Town, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Erville Alderson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Erville Alderson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Erville Alderson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Mobs, Inc. | Town Insurance Agent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | Clerk in Cheap Hotel (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Bishop's Wife | Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Boys' Ranch | Al (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Spiral Staircase | Dr. Harvey (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Heavenly Days | Farmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | And the Angels Sing | Mr. Littlefield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | What's Buzzin', Cousin? | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Postman Didn't Ring | Robert Harwood Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | Nate Tomkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Richest Man in Town | Frank the Barber | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Trifles of Importance | Frederick the Great (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Grapes of Wrath | Arkansas Storekeeper (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois | Stonewall Jackson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Handwriting Expert (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Monroe Doctrine | William Seward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Land of Liberty | Thomas Jefferson (edited from 'Romance of Louisiana') | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Outside These Walls | Sauers (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Lincoln in the White House | Secretary of State William H. Seward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gold Is Where You Find It | Lawyer Cryden (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Small Town Boy | Mr. Trindle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wild and Woolly | Deacon (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Romance of Louisiana | Radio Broadcaster / Thomas Jefferson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | John Meade's Woman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Mighty Treve | Chris Hibbens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fury | Plumber (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Educating Father | Dr. Willoughby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Music Goes 'Round | Audience Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Seven Keys to Baldpate | Police Chief Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Society Fever | Uncle Andy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Public Opinion | Mr. Trevor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | Chancelor Alexei Bestuchef | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lazy River | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Fighting Code | Joshua La Plante | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hello, Everybody! | Horton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang | Police Chief (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Bad Man | Hardy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Guilty? | Lee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Fleetwing | Trad Ben Sabam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | A Thief in the Dark | Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Valley of the Giants | Councilman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Girl from Chicago | Col. Carlton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Heart of Maryland | Maj. Gen. Kendrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Price of Honor | Ogden Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Salvation Jane | Gramp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Fortune Hunter | Blinky Lockwood | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The White Black Sheep | Yasuf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Exciters | Chloroform Charlie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The White Rose | Man of the World | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Good-Bad Wife | Col. Denbigh | Super Hit | Similar → |
Erville Alderson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Erville Alderson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Erville Alderson is "The Richest Man in Town" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Erville Alderson acted in?
Erville Alderson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Erville Alderson?
Other notable films include "Wild and Woolly", "The Fighting Code", and "The Exciters".




