Gordon Griffith
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Gordon Griffith (July 4, 1907 – October 12, 1958) was an American assistant director, film producer, and one of the first child actors in the American movie industry. Griffith worked in the film industry for five decades, acting in over 60 films, and surviving the transition from silent films to talkies. During his acting career, he worked with Charlie Chaplin, and was the first actor to portray Tarzan on film. Griffith died of a heart attack in Hollywood at the age of 51. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Gordon Griffith Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gordon Griffith reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gordon Griffith's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Gordon Griffith'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 Under the Top, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gordon Griffith Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gordon Griffith's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gordon Griffith has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Outlaws of the Range | Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Blazing Justice | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Gun Play | Henchman Mark | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bars of Hate | Jim Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Western Frontier | Henchman Steve | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | What Price Crime | Red - a Gangster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Speed Limited | Government Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Branded Man | Bruce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Cat's Pajamas | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Little Annie Rooney | Tim Rooney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Street of Tears | Ted Weller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Main Street | Cy Bogart | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Catch My Smoke | Bub Jessup | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Village Blacksmith | Bill as a Child | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | More to Be Pitied Than Scorned | Troubles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Penrod | Sam Williams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Cameron of the Royal Mounted | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Adventures of Tarzan | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Little Lord Fauntleroy | Boy Stealing Grapes (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | A Daughter of the Law | Pete Jepsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Kentucky Colonel | Sam Britsides | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Son of Tarzan | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | Huckleberry Finn | Tom Sawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Solitary Sin | Bob Meredith - Age 14 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Under the Top | Jimmie Jones (prologue and epilogue) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Romance of Tarzan | Tarzan as a Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Tarzan of the Apes | Young Tarzan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Little American | Child (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Price of Silence | Jimmie, Dugan's Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Gloriana | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Naked Hearts | Cecil - as a Child | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Ben Blair | Ben Blair, as a child | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Kilmeny | Pierre - the Boy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Tillie's Punctured Romance | Newsboy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Broken Doll | Gordon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Rural Romance | Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | Those Country Kids | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Race for Life | The Villain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Wild Ride | Desmond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Fatal Mallet | Boy (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Caught in a Cabaret | Boy in Park (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Twenty Minutes of Love | Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | A Bath House Beauty | Fatty's Son | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Star Boarder | Landlady's Son (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Chicken Chaser | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Kid Auto Races at Venice | The Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Little Billy's Triumph | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | His Sister's Kids | 2nd Nephew | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Mabel's Dramatic Career | Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | The Riot | One of the Neighborhood Kids | Flop | Similar → |
Gordon Griffith - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gordon Griffith?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gordon Griffith is "Under the Top" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gordon Griffith acted in?
Gordon Griffith has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gordon Griffith?
Other notable films include "His Sister's Kids", "Penrod", and "A Race for Life".