H.F. Maltby
ActingAbout H.F. Maltby
Henry Francis Maltby (25 November 1880 – 25 October 1963) was a prolific writer for the London stage and British cinema from after the First World War until the 1950s. He also appeared in many films. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
H.F. Maltby Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of H.F. Maltby 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 H.F. Maltby's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 84% of H.F. Maltby'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 Calling the Tune, which stands out as a key performance.
Best H.F. Maltby Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from H.F. Maltby's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie H.F. Maltby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | The Trojan Brothers | Colonel Robbins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Caesar and Cleopatra | Councillor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Home Sweet Home | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Medal for the General | Mayor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | A Canterbury Tale | Mr. Portal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Old Mother Riley Detective | H. G. Popplethwaite | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Great Mr Handel | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Bob's Your Uncle | Maj. Diehard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Facing the Music | Mr. Bulger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Garrison Follies | Maj. Hall-Vett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Garrison Follies | Major Hall-Vett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Under Your Hat | Colonel Sheepshanks | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Return to Yesterday | Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Old Mother Riley Joins Up | Gen. Hogsley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Gang's All Here | Large Pompous Diner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | What a Man! | Sergeant Bull | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Good Old Days | Randolph Macaulay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Everything Happens to Me | Arthur Gusty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | His Lordship Goes to Press | General Tukes | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Pygmalion | Second Bystander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Live Wire | Hodgson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Darts Are Trumps | Stephen Sims | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Owd Bob | Sgt. Walter Musgrave | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Paradise for Two | Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Captain's Orders | Director | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Song of the Road | Mr. Bartholomew | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Pearls Bring Tears | Mr. Duffield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Young and Innocent | Police Sergeant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | O-Kay for Sound | John Rigby | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Sky’s the Limit | Lord Beckley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Take My Tip | Patchett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Jack of All Trades | Bank Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Two's Company | Otto Stump | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Busman's Holiday | Mr. Bulger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Everything in Life | Sir Algernon Spindle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Queen of Hearts | Solicitor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Everything Is Thunder | Burgomaster | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Where There's a Will | Sir Roger Wimpleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Calling the Tune | Stubbins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Right Age to Marry | Tetley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Little Bit of Bluff | Admiral Leopold Simcox | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Morals of Marcus | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Girls Will Be Boys | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Falling in Love | Cummins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Spy | Herr Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lost In The Legion | Kaid | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | A Political Party | Sir James Barrington-Oakes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Freedom of the Seas | Harcourt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Luck of a Sailor | Admiral | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Those Were the Days | Mr. Bullamy | Super Hit | Similar → |
H.F. Maltby - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of H.F. Maltby?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring H.F. Maltby is "Calling the Tune" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has H.F. Maltby acted in?
H.F. Maltby has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by H.F. Maltby?
Other notable films include "The Sky’s the Limit", "What a Man!", and "Lost In The Legion".