Guy Kibbee
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Guy Bridges Kibbee (March 6, 1882 – May 24, 1956) was an American stage and film actor. Born in El Paso, Texas, Kibbee began his entertainment career on Mississippi riverboats and eventually became a successful Broadway actor. In the 1930s, Kibbee moved to California and became part of what became known as "Warner Bros.' stock company", contracted actors who cycled through different productions in supporting roles. Kibbee's specialty was daft and jovial characters and he is best remembered for the films 42nd Street (1933), The Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933), Captain Blood (1935), and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), though he gives a deftly subtle performance as the expat inn owner in Joan Crawford's Rain (1932). Kibbee died from complications arising from Parkinson's disease in Long Island, New York in 1956. Description above from the Wikipedia article Guy Kibbee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Guy Kibbee Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Guy Kibbee 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 Guy Kibbee's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Guy Kibbee'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 The Red Stallion, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Guy Kibbee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Guy Kibbee's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Guy Kibbee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 3 Godfathers | Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fort Apache | Capt. Dr. Wilkens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Red Stallion | Ed Thompson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Romance of Rosy Ridge | Cal Baggett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lone Star Moonlight | Amos Norton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Singing on the Trail | Dusty Wyatt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Cowboy Blues | Dusty Nelson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Learn and Live | Saint Peter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Power of the Press | Ulysses Bradford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Cinderella Swings It | Scattergood Baines | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | There's One Born Every Minute | Lester Cadwalader, Sr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Scattergood Rides High | Scattergood Baines | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Time for Keeps | Harry Bryant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | It Started with Eve | Bishop Maxwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Scattergood Meets Broadway | Scattergood Baines | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Scattergood Pulls the Strings | Scattergood Baines | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Scattergood Baines | Scattergood Baines | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Chad Hanna | A. D. Huguenine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Street of Memories | Harry Brent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington | Governor Hopper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | It's a Wonderful World | Fred 'Cap' Streeter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Let Freedom Ring | David Bronson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Three Comrades | Alfons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Bad Man of Brimstone | Francis X. "Eight Ball" Harrigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Mama Steps Out | Leonard 'Len' Cuppy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Captain's Kid | Asa Plunkett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Big Noise | Julius Trent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Captain January | Captain January | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Little Lord Fauntleroy | Silas Hobbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Captain Blood | Hagthorpe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hollywood Hobbies | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mary Jane's Pa | Sam Preston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | While the Patient Slept | Detective Lt. Lance O'Leary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Dames | Horace Hemingway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Harold Teen | Joe 'Pa' Lovewell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | And She Learned About Dames | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hollywood Newsreel | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Havana Widows | Deacon R. Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Footlight Parade | Silas 'Si' Gould | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lady for a Day | Judge Henry G. Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | How to Break 90 #2: Position and Back Swing | The Golfer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Gold Diggers of 1933 | Peabody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | 42nd Street | Abner Dillon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scarlet Dawn | Mr. Murphy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rain | Joe Horn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Dark Horse | Zachary Hicks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Taxi! | Mack 'Pop' Riley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Blonde Crazy | A. Rupert Johnson Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 6: 'The Big Irons' | Mr. Kibbee (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Stolen Heaven | Police Commissioner | Hit | Similar → |
Guy Kibbee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Guy Kibbee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Guy Kibbee is "The Red Stallion" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Guy Kibbee acted in?
Guy Kibbee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Guy Kibbee?
Other notable films include "Lone Star Moonlight", "Cowboy Blues", and "Scattergood Rides High".