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Actor

Cliff Saum: Movies & Box Office

films
88
on screen
1928–1943
box office
$345
Career at a glance

Cliff Saum's Career in Numbers

Cliff Saum's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Cliff Saum works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Noah’s Ark (1928) to Action in the North Atlantic (1943), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Cliff Saum Movies by Decade

  1. 1920s 1
  2. 1930s 70
  3. 1940s 17

The 1930s were Cliff Saum's busiest decade, with 70 films.

Cliff Saum Movies by Genre

  • Drama 27
  • Comedy 20
  • Crime 13
  • Romance 7
  • Mystery 4
  • Adventure 3
  • Western 3
  • Music 3
  • War 2
  • Action 2

Drama is the genre Cliff Saum has worked in most, with 27 films, ahead of comedy (20).

Cliff Saum Career Milestones

First film
Noah’s Ark 1928
Biggest box office hit
Dark Victory $345 worldwide
88 credits

Cliff Saum Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Cliff Saum is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 1943 Action in the North Atlantic (1943) movie poster Action in the North Atlantic as Seaman (uncredited) · War
  2. 1942 The Hidden Hand (1942) movie poster The Hidden Hand as Detective (uncredited) · Horror
  3. 1942 Murder in the Big House (1942) movie poster Murder in the Big House as Second Process Server (uncredited) · Action
  4. 1942 I Was Framed (1942) movie poster I Was Framed as Paul's Gang Member · Adventure
  5. 1942 The Male Animal (1942) movie poster The Male Animal as Reporter (uncredited) · Comedy
  6. 1942 Wild Bill Hickok Rides (1942) movie poster Wild Bill Hickok Rides as Chicago Fireman · Western
  7. 1941 Manpower (1941) movie poster Manpower as Man to Call Substation (uncredited) · Crime
  8. 1941 Highway West (1941) movie poster Highway West as Deputy Sheriff (uncredited) · Drama
  9. 1941 The Nurse’s Secret (1941) movie poster The Nurse’s Secret as Taxi Driver · Drama
  10. 1941 A Shot in the Dark (1941) movie poster A Shot in the Dark as Police Guard (uncredited) · Drama
  11. 1941 The Case of the Black Parrot (1941) movie poster The Case of the Black Parrot as Morel · Crime
  12. 1940 East of the River (1940) movie poster East of the River as Prison Guard (uncredited) · Drama
  13. 1940 Flowing Gold (1940) movie poster Flowing Gold as Trainman (uncredited) · Drama
  14. 1940 King of the Lumberjacks (1940) movie poster King of the Lumberjacks as Lumberjack in Saloon with Pipe (uncredited) · Drama
  15. 1940 Castle on the Hudson (1940) movie poster Castle on the Hudson as Prison Intake Clerk (uncredited) · Drama
  16. 1940 Calling Philo Vance (1940) movie poster Calling Philo Vance as Investigator Snitken (uncredited) · Mystery
  17. 1940 Brother Rat and a Baby (1940) movie poster Brother Rat and a Baby as Man Watching Fire · Comedy
  18. 1939 The Return of Doctor X (1939) movie poster The Return of Doctor X as Detective Sergeant Moran · Sci-Fi
  19. 1939 The Roaring Twenties (1939) movie poster The Roaring Twenties as Train Conductor (uncredited) · Crime
  20. 1939 Smashing the Money Ring (1939) movie poster Smashing the Money Ring as Trial Spectator (uncredited) · Action
  21. 1939 Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) movie poster Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase as Burt the Iceman (uncredited) · Mystery
  22. 1939 Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) movie poster Angels Wash Their Faces as Mr. Miller (uncredited) · Drama
  23. 1939 Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite (1939) movie poster Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite as Bailiff (uncredited) · Comedy
  24. 1939 Dust Be My Destiny (1939) movie poster Dust Be My Destiny as Jury Member (uncredited) · Drama
  25. 1939 Each Dawn I Die (1939) movie poster Each Dawn I Die as Accident Witness (uncredited) · Drama
  26. 1939 Hell’s Kitchen (1939) movie poster Hell’s Kitchen as Guard (uncredited) · Drama
  27. 1939 Naughty But Nice (1939) movie poster Naughty But Nice as Radio Announcer Starting Program (uncredited) · Music
  28. 1939 Nancy Drew… Trouble Shooter (1939) movie poster Nancy Drew… Trouble Shooter as First Deputy Sheriff · Comedy
  29. 1939 Code of the Secret Service (1939) movie poster Code of the Secret Service as Policeman (uncredited) · Drama
  30. 1939 Dark Victory (1939) movie poster Dark Victory as Moving Man (uncredited) · Drama
  31. 1939 Women in the Wind (1939) movie poster Women in the Wind as Policeman at Airport (uncredited) · Adventure
  32. 1939 You Can’t Get Away with Murder (1939) movie poster You Can’t Get Away with Murder as Officer (uncredited) · Crime
  33. 1939 Secret Service of the Air (1939) movie poster Secret Service of the Air as Alien - First Flight · Thriller
  34. 1939 Nancy Drew… Reporter (1939) movie poster Nancy Drew… Reporter as Policeman Outside Courthouse (uncredited) · Comedy
  35. 1939 Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939) movie poster Torchy Blane in Chinatown as Detective Larry (uncredited) · Comedy
  36. 1939 They Made Me a Criminal (1939) movie poster They Made Me a Criminal as Man in Front of Tommy (uncredited) · Drama
  37. 1939 King of the Underworld (1939) movie poster King of the Underworld as Gangster (uncredited) · Crime
  38. 1938 Brother Rat (1938) movie poster Brother Rat as Baseball Umpire · Comedy
  39. 1938 Girls on Probation (1938) movie poster Girls on Probation as Patrolman · Crime
  40. 1938 Boy Meets Girl (1938) movie poster Boy Meets Girl as Smitty - Studio Policeman · Comedy
  41. 1938 Penrod’s Double Trouble (1938) movie poster Penrod’s Double Trouble as Police Officer Kicking the Professor (uncredited) · Comedy
  42. 1938 Racket Busters (1938) movie poster Racket Busters as Policeman (uncredited) · Crime
  43. 1938 Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938) movie poster Cowboy from Brooklyn as Chief Brakeman · Comedy
  44. 1938 The Beloved Brat (1938) movie poster The Beloved Brat as Fireman · Comedy
  45. 1938 Over the Wall (1938) movie poster Over the Wall as Policeman at Beach · Drama
  46. 1938 Blondes at Work (1938) movie poster Blondes at Work as Cabbie (uncredited) · Crime
  47. 1937 The Adventurous Blonde (1937) movie poster The Adventurous Blonde as Officer Clary (uncredited) · Romance
  48. 1937 Over the Goal (1937) movie poster Over the Goal as First Trainer · Romance
  49. 1937 Love Is on the Air (1937) movie poster Love Is on the Air as Policeman · Crime
  50. 1937 Wine, Women and Horses (1937) movie poster Wine, Women and Horses as Taxi Driver #2 · Drama
  51. 1937 Varsity Show (1937) movie poster Varsity Show as Man (voice) · Music
  52. 1937 It’s Love I’m After (1937) movie poster It’s Love I’m After as Stagehand (uncredited) · Comedy
  53. 1937 Talent Scout (1937) movie poster Talent Scout as Lambert's Set Assistant (uncredited) · Romance
  54. 1937 The Go-Getter (1937) movie poster The Go-Getter as Lumberyard Foreman (uncredited) · Romance
  55. 1937 Men in Exile (1937) movie poster Men in Exile as Jailer · Romance
  56. 1937 Land Beyond the Law (1937) movie poster Land Beyond the Law as Townsman (uncredited)
  57. 1937 Ready, Willing and Able (1937) movie poster Ready, Willing and Able as Yip's Assistant · Comedy
  58. 1937 Her Husband’s Secretary (1937) movie poster Her Husband’s Secretary as Driver to Oregon Cabin · Drama
  59. 1937 The Great O’Malley (1937) movie poster The Great O’Malley as Policeman at Robbery (uncredited) · Drama
  60. 1937 Once a Doctor (1937) movie poster Once a Doctor as Arresting Policeman · Drama
  61. 1937 Smart Blonde (1937) movie poster Smart Blonde as Train Conductor (uncredited) · Crime
  62. 1936 King of Hockey (1936) movie poster King of Hockey as Fan Yanking Elsie Down · Drama
  63. 1936 Guns of the Pecos (1936) movie poster Guns of the Pecos as Bartender · Western
  64. 1936 Satan Met a Lady (1936) movie poster Satan Met a Lady as Patrol Officer (uncredited) · Mystery
  65. 1936 Jailbreak (1936) movie poster Jailbreak as Policeman in Courtroom · Drama
  66. 1935 Moonlight on the Prairie (1935) movie poster Moonlight on the Prairie as Saloon Cowboy #2 · Western
  67. 1935 The Goose and the Gander (1935) movie poster The Goose and the Gander as Detective Snyder (uncredited) · Comedy
  68. 1935 Broadway Gondolier (1935) movie poster Broadway Gondolier as Red's Pal · Comedy
  69. 1935 Stranded (1935) movie poster Stranded as Bridge Worker (uncredited) · Drama
  70. 1934 Murder in the Clouds (1934) movie poster Murder in the Clouds as Motor Cop · Adventure
  71. 1934 Gentlemen Are Born (1934) movie poster Gentlemen Are Born as Announcer · Romance
  72. 1934 Desirable (1934) movie poster Desirable as Bus Barker · Drama
  73. 1934 The Dragon Murder Case (1934) movie poster The Dragon Murder Case as Det. Burke (uncredited) · Mystery
  74. 1934 Dames (1934) movie poster Dames as Stagehand (uncredited) · Comedy
  75. 1934 The Merry Frinks (1934) movie poster The Merry Frinks as Cabbie (uncredited) · Comedy
  76. 1933 Lady Killer (1933) movie poster Lady Killer as Cliff, the Assistant Director (uncredited) · Comedy
  77. 1933 The Kennel Murder Case (1933) movie poster The Kennel Murder Case as Policeman on Night Patrol (uncredited) · Crime
  78. 1933 Baby Face (1933) movie poster Baby Face as Laborer (uncredited) · Drama
  79. 1933 Hard to Handle (1933) movie poster Hard to Handle as Streetcar Conductor (uncredited) · Comedy
  80. 1932 Afraid to Talk (1932) movie poster Afraid to Talk as Protester with Sign · Crime
  81. 1931 Expensive Women (1931) movie poster Expensive Women as Taxi Driver · Drama
  82. 1931 Side Show (1931) movie poster Side Show as Roustabout · Music
  83. 1931 Blonde Crazy (1931) movie poster Blonde Crazy as Mike (uncredited) · Comedy
  84. 1930 River’s End (1930) movie poster River’s End as Mountie · Drama
  85. 1930 The Doorway to Hell (1930) movie poster The Doorway to Hell as Poolroom Proprietor (uncredited) · Crime
  86. 1930 Moby Dick (1930) movie poster Moby Dick as Mary Ann Crew Member · Romance
  87. 1930 Show Girl in Hollywood (1930) movie poster Show Girl in Hollywood as Mr. Smith · Drama
  88. 1928 Noah’s Ark (1928) movie poster Noah’s Ark as Soldier in Trench (uncredited) · War
Works with

Who Cliff Saum Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Cliff Saum shares the most films with. Joseph Crehan comes first, with 19 films together, followed by Henry O'Neill (14).

FAQ

Cliff Saum: Questions & Answers

How many movies Cliff Saum has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Cliff Saum been in?

Cliff Saum is credited on 88 films, from 1928 to 1943. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Cliff Saum's highest-grossing movie?

Dark Victory (1939) is Cliff Saum's biggest box office hit, with $345 worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Cliff Saum's movies have made $345.

Cliff Saum's biggest hits

What is Cliff Saum's newest movie?

The most recent film on Cliff Saum's filmography is Action in the North Atlantic (1943), in the role of Seaman (uncredited).

Who does Cliff Saum work with most often?

Cliff Saum shares the most films with Joseph Crehan (19 films), Henry O'Neill (14 films) and Ronald Reagan (13 films).

The Best Cliff Saum Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 88 credits.

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