Ford Sterling: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 49
- on screen
- 1912–1961
Ford Sterling's Career in Numbers
Ford Sterling's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ford Sterling works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mabel’s Adventures (1912) to The Golden Age of Comedy (1957), and the 1910s were the busiest decade.
Ford Sterling Movies by Decade
- 1910s 30
- 1920s 9
- 1930s 6
- 1940s 1
- 1950s 1
The 1910s were Ford Sterling's busiest decade, with 30 films.
Ford Sterling Movies by Genre
- Comedy 31
- Drama 6
- Romance 3
- Music 1
- Thriller 1
- War 1
- Action 1
- Crime 1
Comedy is the genre Ford Sterling has worked in most, with 31 films, ahead of drama (6).
Ford Sterling Career Milestones
- First film
- Mabel’s Adventures 1912
- Newest film
- The Golden Age of Comedy 1957
Ford Sterling Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ford Sterling 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.
Ford Sterling Movies as an Actor
47- 1957
The Golden Age of Comedy as archive footage · Comedy - 1943
Happy Times and Jolly Moments as (archive footage) · Comedy - 1935
Keystone Hotel as Sterling, Chief of Police · Comedy - 1935
Black Sheep as Mather · Drama - 1935
The Headline Woman as Hugo Meyer · Drama - 1930
Bride of the Regiment as Tangy · Romance - 1930
Show Girl in Hollywood as Sam Otis · Drama - 1930
Spring Is Here as Peter Braley · Romance - 1929
Sally as 'Pops' Shendorff · Music - 1928
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as Gus Eisman · Comedy - 1926
The Show Off as Aubrey Piper · Drama - 1926
The Road to Glory as James Allen · Drama - 1926
The American Venus as Hugo Niles · Comedy - 1925
Stage Struck as Buck · Romance - 1924
He Who Gets Slapped as Tricaud · Thriller - 1924
Wild Oranges as Paul Halvard · Drama - 1920
Don’t Weaken! as Professor Yonson - the Dancing Master · Comedy - 1919
Hearts and Flowers as Orchestra Leader · Comedy - 1919
Yankee Doodle in Berlin as Kaiser Bill · War - 1917
Her Torpedoed Love as Reginald Scuttle - the Conniving Butler · Comedy - 1915
Dirty Work in a Laundry as The Desperate Scoundrel · Comedy - 1915
Court House Crooks as The District Attorney · Comedy - 1915
That Little Band Of Gold as Gassy Gotrox - Tattletale · Comedy - 1914
The Knockout as Spectator (uncredited) · Comedy - 1914
Tango Tangles as Band Leader · Comedy - 1914
Between Showers as Mr. Snookie, a Thief · Comedy - 1914
A Thief Catcher as Suspicious John · Comedy - 1914
Double Crossed as Schemer · Comedy - 1913
The Gusher as Oil Well Buyer · Comedy - 1913
A Muddy Romance as The Villain · Comedy - 1913
The Speed Kings as Papa · Comedy - 1913
Mabel’s Dramatic Career as Actor / Onscreen Villain · Comedy - 1913
Love and Rubbish as Mr. Fickle · Comedy - 1913
A Bandit as The Bandit · Comedy - 1913
Barney Oldfield’s Race for a Life as The Villain · Action - 1913
The Ragtime Band as Professor Smelts · Comedy - 1913
A Fishy Affair as Perkins · Comedy - 1913
Hide and Seek as The Police Chief - 1913
On His Wedding Day as Krause - the Bridegroom · Crime - 1913
A Strong Revenge as Meyer · Comedy - 1912
Mabel’s Adventures as The Magician · Comedy - 1912
A Grocery Clerk’s Romance as Grocery Clerk · Comedy - 1912
At Coney Island as married flirt · Comedy - 1912
Stolen Glory as Captain Warner · Comedy - 1912
The Water Nymph as Mack's Father · Comedy - 1912
The Tragedy of a Dress Suit as Landlord · Comedy - 1912
An Interrupted Elopement
Ford Sterling in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Ford Sterling Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Ford Sterling shares the most films with. Edgar Kennedy comes first, with 13 films together, followed by Billy Gilbert (6).
Ford Sterling: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ford Sterling has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ford Sterling been in?
Ford Sterling is credited on 49 films, from 1912 to 1961. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Ford Sterling's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ford Sterling's filmography is Days of Thrills and Laughter (1961), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Ford Sterling work with most often?
Ford Sterling shares the most films with Edgar Kennedy (13 films), Billy Gilbert (6 films) and John Rand (3 films).
The Best Ford Sterling Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 49 credits.
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