George Bancroft
ActingAbout George Bancroft
George Bancroft was an American screen actor of the 1920s and 1930s.
George Bancroft Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of George Bancroft 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 George Bancroft's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of George Bancroft'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 Scandal Sheet, which stands out as a key performance.
Best George Bancroft Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Bancroft's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie George Bancroft has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Going Hollywood: The '30s | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Whistling in Dixie | Sheriff Claude Stagg | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Syncopation | Steve Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Bugle Sounds | 'Russ' Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Texas | Windy Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Jacques Corbeau | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | When the Daltons Rode | Caleb Winters | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea | Capt. Oliver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Espionage Agent | Dudley Garrett | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Each Dawn I Die | Prison Warden John Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Land of Liberty | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Stagecoach | Marshal Curly Wilcox | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Angels with Dirty Faces | Mac Keefer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Submarine Patrol | Capt. Leeds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Racketeers in Exile | William Waldo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | John Meade's Woman | Tim Mathews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Doctor's Diary | Dr. Clem Driscoll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Wedding Present | Pete Stagg | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | MacWade | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hell-Ship Morgan | Captain Ira 'Hell-Ship' Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Elmer and Elsie | Elmer Beebe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Blood Money | Bill Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The World and the Flesh | Kylenko | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Screen Snapshots (Series 10, No. 8) | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Scandal Sheet | Mark Flint | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Derelict | Bill Rafferty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Ladies Love Brutes | Joe Forziati | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paramount on Parade | Mug | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Mighty | Blake Greeson | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Wolf of Wall Street | The Wolf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Docks of New York | Bill Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Drag Net | Two-Gun Nolan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Showdown | Cardan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Rough Riders | Happy Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Tell It to Sweeney | Cannonball Casey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Underworld | Bull Weed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Too Many Crooks | Bert the Boxman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | White Gold | Sam Randall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Old Ironsides | Gunner | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Runaway | Lesher Skidmore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Sea Horses | Cochran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Enchanted Hill | Ira Todd | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Splendid Road | Buck Lockwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Pony Express | Jack Slade | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Rainbow Trail | Jake Willets | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Code of the West | Enoch Thurman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Deadwood Coach | Tex Wilson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Driven | Lem Tolliver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Prodigal Judge | Cavendish | Super Hit | Similar → |
George Bancroft - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Bancroft?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Bancroft is "Scandal Sheet" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has George Bancroft acted in?
George Bancroft has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Bancroft?
Other notable films include "The Runaway", "Too Many Crooks", and "Tell It to Sweeney".