Minor Watson
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Minor Watson (December 22, 1889 – July 28, 1965) was a prominent character actor. He appeared in 111 movies made between 1913 and 1956. His credits included Boys Town (1938), Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), Kings Row (1942), Guadalcanal Diary (1943), Bewitched (1945), The Virginian (1946), and The Jackie Robinson Story (1950).
Minor Watson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Minor Watson 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 Minor Watson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Minor Watson'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 Day by Day, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Minor Watson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Minor Watson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Minor Watson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Roar of the Crowd | Cyrus Mackey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Star | Joe Morrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Face to Face | Scratchy Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Untamed Frontier | Matt Denbow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Little Egypt | Cyrus Graydon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Bright Victory | Mr. Paterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mister 880 | Judge O'Neil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The File on Thelma Jordon | Judge Calvin H. Blackwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Beyond the Forest | Moose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Boys' Ranch | Mr. Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | You Came Along | Uncle Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | God Is My Co-Pilot | Col. Caleb V. Haynes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Thin Man Goes Home | Sam Ronson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout | Ramsey Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Happy Land | Judge Colvin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Yanks Ahoy | Capt. Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Action in the North Atlantic | Rear Adm. Williams (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Gentleman Jim | Buck Ware | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Yankee Doodle Dandy | Albee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Frisco Lil | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Remarkable Andrew | District Attorney Orville Beamish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Woman of the Year | William J. Harding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Kings Row | Sam Winters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | They Died with Their Boots On | Senator Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Kiss the Boys Goodbye | Uncle Jefferson Davis Bethany | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Moon Over Miami | Mr. Jim Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gallant Sons | Barton Newbold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | 20 Mule Team | Marshal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois | Joshua Speed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Llano Kid | Sheriff Robert McLane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Television Spy | Burton Lawson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Here I Am a Stranger | Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Angels Wash Their Faces | Maloney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Boy Friend | Capt. Duffy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Capt. Brandy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | While New York Sleeps | Charles MacFarland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Boys Town | Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Touchdown, Army | Col. Denby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Checkers | Dr. Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Saturday's Heroes | Doc Thomas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Dead End | Mr. Griswald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Woman I Love | Deschamps | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rose of the Rancho | Jonathan Hill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Annapolis Farewell | Cmmdre. Briggs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Pursuit | Hale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Lady Tubbs | Fishbaker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mary Jane's Pa | Kenneth Marvin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Charlie Chan in Paris | Insp. Renard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Day by Day | Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | Love Incognito | Jack Fuller | Hit | Similar → |
Minor Watson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Minor Watson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Minor Watson is "Day by Day" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Minor Watson acted in?
Minor Watson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Minor Watson?
Other notable films include "Checkers", "Boy Friend", and "Frisco Lil".