Karl Dane
ActingKarl Dane Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Karl Dane reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Karl Dane's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Karl Dane'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 Dumbbells in Derbies, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Karl Dane Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Karl Dane's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Karl Dane has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Sharkey Nye in 'China Bound' (archive footage) | Hit | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dumbbells in Derbies | Karl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | New Moon | Kirghiz Soldier at Fort Darvaz | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Knights Before Christmas | Karl | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Crazy House | Karl Dane | Average | 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) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | China Bound | Sharkey Nye | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Duke Steps Out | Barney, Duke's chauffeur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | All at Sea | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Voice of the Storm | Spike | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Brotherly Love | Oscar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Show People | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Alias Jimmy Valentine | Swede | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Detectives | The House Detective | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Circus Rookies | Oscar Thrust | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Trail of '98 | Lars Petersen | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Baby Mine | Oswald Hardy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Enemy | Jan | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Rookies | Sgt. Diggs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Slide, Kelly, Slide | Swede Hansen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Red Mill | Jacop Van Goop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Scarlet Letter | Giles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | War Paint | Petersen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Bardelys the Magnificent | Rodenard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Son of the Sheik | Ramadan | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | La Bohème | Benoit - Janitor | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Monte Carlo | The Doorman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Devil's Circus | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | His Secretary | Janitor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Everlasting Whisper | Jarrold | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Big Parade | 'Slim' Jensen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Lights of Old Broadway | Roosevelt's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Whirlwind | The Wolf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Daring Hearts | Lieutenant Von Bergheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Great Gamble | The sea captain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Great Victory, Wilson or the Kaiser? The Fall of the Hohenzollerns | Von Bethmann Hollweg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Wolves of Kultur | Carter (uncredited) | Average | 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 "Dumbbells in Derbies" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Detectives", "Rookies", and "The Voice of the Storm".