Slim Summerville
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Slim Summerville (born George Joseph Somerville; July 10, 1892 – January 5, 1946) was an American film actor and director best known for his work in comedies.
Slim Summerville Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Slim Summerville 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 Slim Summerville's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Slim Summerville'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 Life Begins at Forty, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Slim Summerville Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Slim Summerville's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Slim Summerville has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Sing Me a Song of Texas | Happy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Swing in the Saddle | Northup 'Slim' Bayliss | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Bachelor Daze | Slim Winters | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Garden of Eatin' | Slim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Happy Times and Jolly Moments | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Valley of Vanishing Men | Missouri Benson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Uncle Joe | Joe Butterfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tobacco Road | Henry Peabody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Winner Take All | Mike Muldoon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Up the River | Slim Nelson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm | Homer Busby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Fifty Roads to Town | Ed Henry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Off to the Races | Uncle George | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Reunion | Jim Ogden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Can This Be Dixie? | Robert E. Lee Gurgle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | White Fang | Slats Magee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Life Begins at Forty | T. Watterson Meriwether | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Love, Honor and Oh, Baby! | Mark Reed | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Her First Mate | John Horner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Horse Play | Slim Perkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Out All Night | Ronald Colgate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | They Just Had to Get Married | Sam Sutton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Racing Youth | Slim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Unexpected Father | Jasper Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Lasca of the Rio Grande | ‘Crabapple’ Thompson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Many a Slip | Hopkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Free Love | Gas Inspector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | See America Thirst | Slim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | We! We! Marie! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Under Montana Skies | Sunshine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Little Accident | Hicks | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | All Quiet on the Western Front | Tjaden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Troopers Three | 'Sunny' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Tiger Rose | Heine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Shannons of Broadway | Newt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | One Hysterical Night | Robin Hood | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Riding for Fame | High-Pockets | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | King of the Rodeo | Slim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Chinese Parrot | Prospector | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Painted Ponies | Beanpole | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Hey! Hey! Cowboy | Spike Doolin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Denver Dude | Slim Jones (as George Summerville) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Oh, What a Kick! | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Texas Streak | Swede | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Hello, 'Frisco | Slim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Case Dismissed | Slim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | Skirts | Ringmaster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | It Pays to Exercise | A Flirt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | His Hidden Purpose | A Cop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Snow Cure | Minor Role | Super Hit | Similar → |
Slim Summerville - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Slim Summerville?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Slim Summerville is "Life Begins at Forty" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Slim Summerville acted in?
Slim Summerville has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Slim Summerville?
Other notable films include "Her First Mate", "Under Montana Skies", and "We! We! Marie!".