Granville Bates
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Granville Bates (January 7, 1882 - July 8, 1940) was an American actor.
Granville Bates Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Granville Bates 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 Granville Bates's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 82% of Granville Bates'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 Mr. Chump, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Granville Bates Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Granville Bates's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Granville Bates has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Flowing Gold | Charles Hammond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Private Affairs | Judge Samuel Elmer Hamilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Women in Hiding | Dr. Bates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Mortal Storm | Professor Berg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brother Orchid | Pattonsville Superintendent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Favorite Wife | Judge Walter Bryson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Thou Shalt Not Kill | Mr. Miller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Of Mice and Men | Carlson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Charlie McCarthy, Detective | Judge Black | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Our Neighbors - The Carters | Joseph Laurence | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Pride of the Blue Grass | Col. Robert Griner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Espionage Agent | Phineas T. O'Grady | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Naughty But Nice | Judge Kennith B. Walters, Superior Court | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Great Man Votes | The Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Next Time I Marry | H.E. Crocker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Shining Hour | Second Man on Plane (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hard to Get | Judge Harkness | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Man to Remember | George Sykes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Young Dr. Kildare | Harry Cook (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Garden of the Moon | Angus McGillicuddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mr. Chump | Abner Sprague | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Cowboy from Brooklyn | Pop Hardy | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Romance on the Run | Phelps | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Under Suspicion | K.Y. Mitchell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Perfect Specimen | Hooker - Garage Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | It Happened in Hollywood | Sam Bennett | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Back in Circulation | Dr. Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings Over Honolulu | Grocery Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make Way for Tomorrow | Mr. Hunter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Mountain Justice | Judge Crawley | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Good Old Soak | Sam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Let's Get Married | Hank Keith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Nancy Steele Is Missing! | Flaherty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Green Light | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great O'Malley | Jake - Bar Proprietor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Larceny on the Air | Prof. Rexford Sterling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Beloved Enemy | Ryan | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Plainsman | Van Ellyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Captain's Kid | Sheriff Pengast | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Poppy | Mayor Farnsworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Important News | Sheriff (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Music Goes 'Round | Political Speaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Here Comes Trouble | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Chatterbox | Philip Greene Sr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Live My Life | Yacht Captain (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Pursuit | Auto Camp Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Woman Wanted | Casey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Wiser Sex | City Editor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Smiling Lieutenant | Bill Collector (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Jealousy | Lawyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
Granville Bates - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Granville Bates?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Granville Bates is "Mr. Chump" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Granville Bates acted in?
Granville Bates has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Granville Bates?
Other notable films include "Under Suspicion", "Jealousy", and "The Good Old Soak".