Harry Semels
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harry Semels (November 20, 1887 – March 2, 1946) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 315 film between 1917 and 1946. Semels appeared in his first film in 1917. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several Three Stooges shorts including Disorder in the Court, Wee Wee Monsieur and Three Little Sew and Sews. He also appeared in feature films like Road to Morocco, The Princess and the Pirate and The Kid from Brooklyn. A versatile character actor, Semels often appeared as villains, waiters, soldiers, lawyers, et al.
Harry Semels Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Harry Semels 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 Harry Semels's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Harry Semels'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 Into the Net, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Harry Semels Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harry Semels's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Harry Semels has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Dizzy Pilots | Sky Aircraft Co. Representative (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Dictator | Jewish Fruit Stand Proprietor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | He Stayed for Breakfast | Comrade | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | He Stayed for Breakfast | Communist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Crashing Thru | Man Who Reports Gunfight | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ninotchka | Gurganov (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Midnight | Police Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | King of the Turf | Coffee Pot Proprietor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Three Little Sew and Sews | Count Alfred Gehrol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flirting with Fate | Member of Sancho's Band | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You | Man (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | State Police | Albert Morton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Missing Witnesses | Tony - Italian Shop Owner (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Kid Galahad | Waiter Restraining McGraw (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Soldier and the Lady | Tartar (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | New News | Prince Albert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Swing It Professor | Angelo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Luckiest Girl in the World | Bum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Case of the Velvet Claws | A. G. 'Kicky' Kickopopolos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Human Cargo | Barreto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Les Misérables | Cochepaille | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stone of Silver Creek | R. J. Simmons | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Revenge Rider | Henchman Rankin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | One Too Many | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mills of the Gods | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Rocky Rhodes | Dick Boggs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | It Happened One Night | Bus Passenger (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bombay Mail | Platform Conductor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King of the Wild Horses | John Foster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Speakeasy Drunk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Young Blood | Tony Murullo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Vanity Street | Italian Street Workman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | South of the Rio Grande | Bandido Leader | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Sally of the Subway | Leopold Von Trump | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Bad Man | Jose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Delightful Rogue | Hymie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Royal Rider | Parvene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Out with the Tide | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Last Command | A Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans | Carnival Gallery Man with Pig (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Isle of Forgotten Women | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The House Without a Key | Saladine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Demon | Joseph Lomax | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Into the Net | Ivan Invanovitch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Plunder | Jude Deering | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Speed | Jim Sprague | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Sky Ranger | Dr. Santro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Phantom Foe | The Phantom Foe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | A Fallen Idol | Tushau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Here Comes the Bride | Sevier | Super Hit | Similar → |
Harry Semels - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harry Semels?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harry Semels is "Into the Net" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Harry Semels acted in?
Harry Semels has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harry Semels?
Other notable films include "Young Blood", "New News", and "The Demon".