Glenn Tryon
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From Wikipedia Glenn Tryon (August 2, 1898 – April 18, 1970) was an American film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He appeared in 67 films between 1923 and 1951. He was born in Julietta, Idaho and was married to actress Jane Frazee from 1942 to 1947. They had one son, Timothy Tryon. Glenn Tryon was also married to actress Lillian Hall (1896–1959). Tryon died on April 18, 1970 in Orlando, Florida.
Glenn Tryon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Glenn Tryon 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 Glenn Tryon's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Glenn Tryon'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 Thundering Landlords, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Glenn Tryon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Glenn Tryon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Glenn Tryon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Home Town Story | Ken Kenlock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Variety Girl | Bill Farris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | George White's Scandals | George White | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Honeymoon Beach | Glenn Tryon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Pride of the Legion | Tommy Tully | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Tangled Destinies | Tommy Preston, the Co-pilot | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Ship A Hooey! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Widow in Scarlet | Spuffy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rule 'Em and Weep | King Bool | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Secret Menace | Bob Jordan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | For the Love of Fanny | Glenn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dragnet Patrol | Larry White | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Neck and Neck | Bill Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | A College Racket | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Midnight Special | Gerald Boone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | King of Jazz | Executive ('In Conference') / Unmarried Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Dames Ahoy | Jimmy Chase | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Skinner Steps Out | Skinner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Barnum Was Right | Freddie Farrell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Broadway | Roy Lane | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | It Can Be Done | Jerry Willard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | How to Handle Women | Leonard Higgins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Lonesome | Jim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Thanks for the Buggy Ride | Joe Hall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | A Hero for a Night | Hiram Hastings | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Hot Heels | Glenn Seth Higgins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Two Girls Wanted | Dexter Wright | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Painting the Town | Hector Whitmore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Poor Nut | Magpie Welch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Denver Dude | Percy (the Dude) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Two-Time Mama | Mr. Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | 45 Minutes from Hollywood | Orville | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Along Came Auntie | Remington Chow - the 2nd Husband | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Say It with Babies | Casper Crum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Long Pants | Glenn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Flaming Flappers | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Madame Sans Jane | The Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Thundering Landlords | The Husband | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Tell It to a Policeman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Whose Baby Are You? | The Author | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Haunted Honeymoon | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Wages of Tin | Billy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The White Sheep | Tobias Tyler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Goofy Age | The Husband | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Battling Orioles | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Smithy | Mr. Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Big Idea | Allawishus - the Mayor's son | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | It's a Joy! | The Leading Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Soilers | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1923 | Her Dangerous Path | Reporter | Super Hit | Similar → |
Glenn Tryon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Glenn Tryon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Glenn Tryon is "Thundering Landlords" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Glenn Tryon acted in?
Glenn Tryon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Glenn Tryon?
Other notable films include "Her Dangerous Path", "The Midnight Special", and "Skinner Steps Out".