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George Shelton

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 4, 1885
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

George Shelton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of George Shelton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of George Shelton'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 Just Plain Folks, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best George Shelton Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Just Plain Folks (1936) movie poster
★10.0

Just Plain Folks: In a burlesque of the radio program "One Man's Family", Tim pays a visit to his fiancée, Irene Carr, to meet her family.

Just Plain Folks

1936•Comedy
★9.0
Pardon My Accident (1938) movie poster
★9.0

Pardon My Accident: Professor Pierre Ginsbairge, an instructor at a success school, tells his class that nothing falls from the sky into the

Pardon My Accident

1938
★9.0
Rural Romeos (1934) movie poster
★9.0

Rural Romeos: Harry Gribbon is a down-and-outer on the road and stops at a farm for a hand-out. The a farmer's wife makes him chop woo

Rural Romeos

1934•Comedy
★8.0
Sleepless Hollow (1936) movie poster
★8.0

Sleepless Hollow: Newlywed Harry Gribbon brings his wife home to meet his country family which includes their perspective choice for a dau

Sleepless Hollow

1936•Comedy
★8.0
It Pays to Be Ignorant (1948) movie poster
★8.0

It Pays to Be Ignorant: The first of a very short series, since it would become a TV series in 1949, based on the radio program that ran on CBS

It Pays to Be Ignorant

1948•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1948 It Pays to Be Ignorant - Super Hit Similar →
1947 Kiss of Death Waiter (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1938 Pardon My Accident - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Sing for Sweetie Sally's Father Flop Similar →
1937 Meet the Bride Mr. Quackenhack, Herman's boss Super Hit Similar →
1936 Sleepless Hollow George Super Hit Similar →
1936 Just Plain Folks Cousin Haslip Super Hit Similar →
1935 One Big Happy Family Mack Flop Similar →
1935 Rodeo Day George Flop Similar →
1935 The Magic Word George Flop Similar →
1935 Grooms in Gloom George Hit Similar →
1935 Dumb Luck Steve - Kidnapper Hit Similar →
1934 Rural Romeos George, the Hired Hand Super Hit Similar →
1934 Second Hand Husband - Hit Similar →
1934 The Wrong Bottle George Flop Similar →
1934 The Big Meow - Flop Similar →
1933 Divorce Sweets Boo Flop Similar →
1933 Aces Wild Mr. Hicks (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1932 The Acid Test - Flop Similar →
1932 Breaking Even - Flop Similar →
1932 Vest With A Tale - Flop Similar →

George Shelton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Shelton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Shelton is "Just Plain Folks" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has George Shelton acted in?

George Shelton has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Shelton?

Other notable films include "Pardon My Accident", "Rural Romeos", and "Sleepless Hollow".

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