Walter Catlett
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Walter Catlett (February 3, 1889 – November 14, 1960) was an American actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Walter Catlett reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Walter Catlett's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Walter Catlett remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Uppercutlets, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Walter Catlett Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Walter Catlett's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Walter Catlett.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Friendly Persuasion | Professor Quigley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Davy Crockett and the River Pirates | Col. Plug | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Columbia Laff Hour | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Honeychile | Al Moore | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Father Makes Good | Mayor Colton | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Inspector General | Colonel Castine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Leave It to Henry | Mayor Colton | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Boy with Green Hair | The King | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | I'll Be Yours | Mr. Buckingham | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hi, Beautiful | Gerald Bisbee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Her Primitive Man | Hotel Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Shoe Shine Boy | Garry Goff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | His Butler's Sister | Mortimer Kalb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Between Us Girls | Desk Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Maisie Gets Her Man | Jasper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Yankee Doodle Dandy | Theatre Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Syncopation | Spelvin (scenes deleted) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Walter Catlett | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | It Started with Eve | Dr. Harvey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Manpower | Sidney Whipple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Million Dollar Baby | Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Horror Island | Sergeant McGoon | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wild Man of Borneo | 'Doc' Skelby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honeymoon for Three | Waiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Li'l Abner | Barber | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Spring Parade | Headwaiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Pinocchio | 'Honest John' Worthington Foulfellow (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Going Places | Franklin Dexter | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Bringing Up Baby | Constable Slocum | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Danger – Love at Work | Uncle Alan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Varsity Show | Professor Sylvester Biddle | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love Is News | Eddie Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | On the Avenue | Jake Dibble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Cain and Mabel | Jake Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | Morrow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Uppercutlets | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Tale of Two Cities | Barsad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Every Night at Eight | Master of Ceremonies | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Captain Hates the Sea | Joe Silvers | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Only Yesterday | Barnes (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Arizona to Broadway | Ned Flynn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rockabye | Jimmy Dunn | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rain | Quartermaster Bates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Back Street | Bakeless | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | It's Tough to Be Famous | Joseph Craig 'Joe' Chapin | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Expert | Al Diamond | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Cock of the Air | Colonel Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Platinum Blonde | Bingy Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Front Page | Murphy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Happy Days | End Man - Minstrel Show | Average | Similar → |
Walter Catlett - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Walter Catlett?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Walter Catlett is "Uppercutlets" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Walter Catlett acted in?
Walter Catlett has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Walter Catlett?
Other notable films include "Hi, Beautiful", "Bringing Up Baby", and "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town".