Rex Bell
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Rex Bell (born George Francis Beldam; October 16, 1903 – July 4, 1962) was an American actor and politician. Bell primarily appeared in Western films during his career. He also appeared in the 1930 movie True to the Navy, starring Clara Bow; Bell and Bow married the following year. Bell later became involved in politics with the Nevada Republican Party and was the 21st lieutenant governor of Nevada from 1955 until his death in 1962. He was the second Lieutenant Governor to die in office after Henry C. Davis and as of 2025, he is the most recent to have died in office. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rex Bell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Rex Bell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rex Bell reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rex Bell's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 65% of Rex Bell'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 The Man from Arizona, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rex Bell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rex Bell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rex Bell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Clara Bow: Hollywood's Lost Screen Goddess | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Clara Bow: Discovering the "It" Girl | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Misfits | Old Cowboy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Dawn on the Great Divide | Jack Carson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die | Virgil Earp | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Stormy Trails | Tom Storm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Law and Lead | Jimmy Sawyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Men of the Plains | Jim Dean - aka Tom Porter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Idaho Kid | Todd Hollister aka Idaho | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | West of Nevada | Jim Carden, posing as Jim Lloyd | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Too Much Beef | Johnny Argyle alias Tucson Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Saddle Aces | Steve Brandt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Fighting Pioneers | Lieutenant Bentley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Tonto Kid | 'Skeets" Slawson aka The Tonto Kid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gunfire | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Rainbow Ranch | Ed "Tex" Randall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Fugitive | Joe Kean | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Fighting Texans | Randy Graves | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Crashing Broadway | Tad Wallace | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Diamond Trail | 'Speed' Morgan, posing as Frisco Eddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hollywood on Parade No. A-8 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lucky Larrigan | Craig Larrigan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Man from Arizona | Kent Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Broadway to Cheyenne | 'Breezy' Kildare | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Arm of the Law | Robin Dale, a Reporter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Forgotten Women | Jimmy Burke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Battling with Buffalo Bill | Dave Archer | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Disappearing Enemies | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Lightnin' | Larry - Betty's Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | True to the Navy | Eddie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Courage | Lynn Willard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Harmony at Home | Dick Grant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | They Had to See Paris | Clark McCurdy | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Happy Days | Rex Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Salute | Cadet (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Pleasure Crazed | Peters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Joy Street | Eddie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Cowboy Kid | Jim Barrett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Wild West Romance | Phil O'Malley | Super Hit | Similar → |
Rex Bell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rex Bell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rex Bell is "The Man from Arizona" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Rex Bell acted in?
Rex Bell has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rex Bell?
Other notable films include "Lucky Larrigan", "Fighting Texans", and "Wild West Romance".