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George Barton

Acting
Updated: May 14, 2026
16Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated

George Barton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of George Barton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of George Barton's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of George Barton'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 It's a Great Life, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best George Barton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from George Barton's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
It's a Great Life (1935) movie poster
★9.0

It's a Great Life: Desperate for work, Johnny Barclay leaves Ma and Grandpop to join the newly formed Civilian Conversation Corps. On the w

It's a Great Life

1935•Adventure
★8.0
On Again—Off Again (1937) movie poster
★8.0

On Again—Off Again: This wacky vaudeville-style romp casts the irreverent comedy team as feuding co-owners of a drug company, William “Willy

On Again—Off Again

1937•Comedy
★7.4
Ball of Fire (1941) movie poster
★7.4

Ball of Fire: A group of academics have spent years shut up in a house working on the definitive encyclopedia. When one of them discov

Ball of Fire

1941•Comedy
★7.1
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) movie poster
★7.1

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein: The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

1948•Horror
★7.0
Swingin' on a Rainbow (1945) movie poster
★7.0

Swingin' on a Rainbow: A young girl goes to New York to find a band leader who has stolen all the songs she wrote and is passing them off as hi

Swingin' on a Rainbow

1945•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie George Barton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1950 Rock Island Trail Fireman Average Similar →
1948 Whispering Smith - Hit Similar →
1948 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein Man Hit Similar →
1947 Buck Privates Come Home Spectator (uncredited) Average Similar →
1946 Sister Kenny Doctor (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 The Blue Dahlia Cab Driver (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1945 Sunset in El Dorado Bus driver Average Similar →
1945 Swingin' on a Rainbow Window Washer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1944 Frenchman's Creek Pirate Crewman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1941 Honolulu Lu Sailor Average Similar →
1941 Ball of Fire Garbage Man (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1941 The Monster and the Girl Juryman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1939 $1,000 a Touchdown Truck Driver (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1937 On Again—Off Again Chauffeur Super Hit Similar →
1936 The Preview Murder Mystery Technician (Uncredited) Average Similar →
1935 It's a Great Life CCC Boy (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

George Barton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Barton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Barton is "It's a Great Life" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has George Barton acted in?

George Barton has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Barton?

Other notable films include "On Again—Off Again", "Ball of Fire", and "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein".

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