Stanley Fields
ActingAbout Stanley Fields
Stanley Fields (born Walter L. Agnew; May 20, 1883 – April 23, 1941) was an American actor. On Broadway, Fields performed in Fifty Miles from Boston (1908) and The Red Widow (1911). After that, for eight years, Fields performed in vaudeville with Frank Fay. Thanks to Norma Talmadge, who thought his broken nose gave him a ferocious appearance, he started on a film career with a screen debut as a gunman in her talkie New York Nights. In 1930, he signed a long-term contract with Paramount Pictures. He died on April 23, 1941. He died of a heart attack. Description above from the Wikipedia article Stanley Fields (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Stanley Fields Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Stanley Fields 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 Stanley Fields's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Stanley Fields'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 Border Legion, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Stanley Fields Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stanley Fields's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Stanley Fields has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I'll Sell My Life | Bochini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Great Plane Robbery | Frankie Toller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Wyoming | Curley - Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | New Moon | Tambour | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fugitive at Large | Manning | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Pack Up Your Troubles | Sgt. Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hell's Kitchen | Buck Caesar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Exile Express | Tony Kassam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Kid from Kokomo | Muscles Malone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flirting with Fate | Fernando | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Straight, Place and Show | Slippery Sol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Panamint's Bad Man | Harold 'Black Jack' Deavers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Wide Open Faces | Duke Temple | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Counsel for Crime | George Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Danger – Love at Work | Combative pedestrian in NYC | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wife, Doctor and Nurse | Deliveryman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Sheik Steps Out | Abu Saal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Souls at Sea | Granley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Three Legionnaires | Gen. Stavinski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Way Out West | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great O'Malley | Convict at Lathe (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Devil Is a Sissy | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ticket to Paradise | Dan Kelly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Show Boat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Mine with the Iron Door | Dempsey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | O'Malley of the Mounted | Red Jagger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mutiny on the Bounty | William Muspratt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Daring Young Man | Rafferty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Helldorado | Truck Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Kid Millions | Oscar Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Rocky Rhodes | Harp Haverty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Name the Woman | Dawson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | He Couldn't Take It | Sweet Sue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Terror Aboard | Capt. Swanson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Destination Unknown | Gattallo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Island of Lost Souls | Capt. Davies | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Kid from Spain | Jose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rackety Rax | Gilatti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | One Way Passage | Freighter Captain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Trapped | Tony Valisimo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Riders of the Purple Sage | Oldring | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Skyline | Captain Breen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | A Holy Terror | Butch Morgan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cracked Nuts | General Bogardus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Little Caesar | Sam Vettori | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | See America Thirst | Spumoni | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Manslaughter | Peters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Border Legion | Hack Gulden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Street of Chance | Dorgan | Hit | Similar → |
Stanley Fields - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stanley Fields?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stanley Fields is "The Border Legion" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Stanley Fields acted in?
Stanley Fields has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stanley Fields?
Other notable films include "The Daring Young Man", "He Couldn't Take It", and "Name the Woman".