Karl Dane
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Karl Dane reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Karl Dane's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Karl Dane remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Fast Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Karl Dane Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Karl Dane's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karl Dane.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Sharkey Nye in 'China Bound' (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Whispering Shadow | Sparks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Fast Life | Olaf (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Summer Daze | Karl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Put Up Job | Karl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Lime Juice Nights | Karl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dumbbells in Derbies | Karl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | New Moon | Kirghiz Soldier at Fort Darvaz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Knights Before Christmas | Karl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Crazy House | Karl Dane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Billy the Kid | Swenson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Big House | Olsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Free and Easy | Cave Scene | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Montana Moon | Hank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Navy Blues | Sven Swanson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Hollywood Revue of 1929 | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Speedway | Dugan | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Mysterious Island | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | China Bound | Sharkey Nye | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Duke Steps Out | Barney, Duke's chauffeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | All at Sea | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Brotherly Love | Oscar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Show People | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Alias Jimmy Valentine | Swede | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Detectives | The House Detective | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Circus Rookies | Oscar Thrust | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Trail of '98 | Lars Petersen | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Baby Mine | Oswald Hardy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Enemy | Jan | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Rookies | Sgt. Diggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Slide, Kelly, Slide | Swede Hansen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Red Mill | Jacop Van Goop | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Scarlet Letter | Giles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | War Paint | Petersen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Bardelys the Magnificent | Rodenard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Son of the Sheik | Ramadan | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | La Bohème | Benoit - Janitor | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Monte Carlo | The Doorman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Devil's Circus | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | His Secretary | Janitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Everlasting Whisper | Jarrold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Big Parade | 'Slim' Jensen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Lights of Old Broadway | Roosevelt's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Whirlwind | The Wolf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Daring Hearts | Lieutenant Von Bergheim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Great Gamble | The sea captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns | Von Bethmann Hollweg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Wolves of Kultur | Carter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | To Hell with the Kaiser! | Von Hollweg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | My Four Years in Germany | Chancellor von Bethmana-Hollweg | Flop | Similar → |
Karl Dane - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Karl Dane?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl Dane is "Fast Life" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Karl Dane acted in?
Karl Dane has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Karl Dane?
Other notable films include "The Big Parade", "Bardelys the Magnificent", and "The Scarlet Letter".