Emile Meyer
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Emile Meyer (August 18, 1910 – March 19, 1987) was an American actor (born in New Orleans) usually known for tough, aggressive, authoritative characters in Hollywood films from the 1950s era, mostly in westerns or thrillers. He provided such noteworthy performances as Ryker in Shane (1953), as Father Dupree in Paths of Glory (1957) and the corrupt cop in Sweet Smell of Success (1957). He appeared in an episode of the 1961 series The Asphalt Jungle. He also appeared on television, including a guest spot on John Payne's The Restless Gun and as a truculently stubborn juror opposite James Garner in the 1957 Maverick episode "Rope of Cards." His guest appearance on the "Restless Gun" episode "Man and Boy" in 1957 included filming on the Iverson Movie Ranch in Chatsworth, Calif. His final film role was in The Legend of Frank Woods (1977). Description above from the Wikipedia article Emile Meyer, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Emile Meyer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Emile Meyer's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Emile Meyer.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The Legend of Frank Woods | Sheriff Dooley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Macon County Line | Gurney | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Blue Knight | Harry Debbs | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Outfit | Amos Hopper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Time for Killing | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Time for Killing | Col. Harries | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hostile Guns | Uncle Joe Reno | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Young Dillinger | Det. Jergins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Taggart | Ben Blazer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Move Over, Darling | Process Server (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Young Jesse James | Major Charlie Quantrill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Girl in Lovers Lane | Cal Anders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | King of the Wild Stallions | Matt MacGuire | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Good Day for a Hanging | Marshal Hiram Cain | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Revolt in the Big House | Warden | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Fiend Who Walked the West | Ames, Head Prison Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Lineup | Inspector Al Quine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Case Against Brooklyn | Police Capt. T.W. Wills | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Baby Face Nelson | Mac – Detective | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Paths of Glory | Father Dupree | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Sweet Smell of Success | Lt. Harry Kello | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Delicate Delinquent | Sgt. Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Badlands of Montana | Henry Harrison Hammer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Gun the Man Down | Sheriff Morton | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Maverick Queen | Leo Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Raw Edge | Pop Penny | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Man with the Golden Arm | Detective Bednar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man with the Gun | Saul Atkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing | Hunchbacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Tall Men | Chickasaw Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Blackboard Jungle | Mr. Halloran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Stranger on Horseback | Sheriff Nat Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | White Feather | Magruder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Human Jungle | Abe Rowan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Shield for Murder | Capt. Gunnarson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Silver Lode | Sheriff Wooley | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Drums Across the River | Nathan Marlowe | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Riot in Cell Block 11 | Warden Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Shane | Rufus Ryker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Girls in the Night | Kovacs | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Bloodhounds of Broadway | Skipper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hurricane Smith | Capt. Raikes | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | We're Not Married! | Beauty Contest Announcer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Wild North | Jake (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Big Night | Peckinpaugh (as Emil Meyer) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cattle Queen | Shotgun Thompson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Sea Hornet | Harrie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The People Against O'Hara | Captain Tom Mulvaney | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Panic in the Streets | Capt. Beauclyde - Master of Nile Queen (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Emile Meyer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Emile Meyer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emile Meyer is "Paths of Glory" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Emile Meyer acted in?
Emile Meyer has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Emile Meyer?
Other notable films include "Sweet Smell of Success", "Shane", and "The Lineup".