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Jack Cheatham, actor
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Jack Cheatham: Movies & Box Office

films
49
on screen
1930–1947
box office
$66.7K
Career at a glance

Jack Cheatham's Career in Numbers

Jack Cheatham's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jack Cheatham works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Doughboys (1930) to The Hat Box Mystery (1947), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Jack Cheatham Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 22
  2. 1940s 27

The 1940s were Jack Cheatham's busiest decade, with 27 films.

Jack Cheatham Movies by Genre

  • Crime 10
  • Thriller 7
  • Mystery 7
  • Drama 7
  • Comedy 6
  • Romance 4
  • Action 3
  • Adventure 2
  • War 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Crime is the genre Jack Cheatham has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of thriller (7).

Jack Cheatham Career Milestones

First film
Doughboys 1930
Biggest box office hit
The Killers $58.2K worldwide
Newest film
The Hat Box Mystery 1947
49 credits

Jack Cheatham Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jack Cheatham 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. 1947 The Unsuspected (1947) movie poster The Unsuspected as Policeman (uncredited) · Thriller
  2. 1947 The Hat Box Mystery (1947) movie poster The Hat Box Mystery as Policeman · Crime
  3. 1946 Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946) movie poster Dick Tracy vs. Cueball as Cop (uncredited) · Crime
  4. 1946 The Dark Mirror (1946) movie poster The Dark Mirror as Policeman (uncredited) · Thriller
  5. 1946 Crack-Up (1946) movie poster Crack-Up as Museum Attendant (Uncredited) · Thriller
  6. 1946 The Killers (1946) movie poster The Killers as Police Driver (uncredited) · Mystery
  7. 1946 The Hoodlum Saint (1946) movie poster The Hoodlum Saint as Jailer (uncredited) · Drama
  8. 1946 Tomorrow Is Forever (1946) movie poster Tomorrow Is Forever as Policeman · Romance
  9. 1946 Deadline at Dawn (1946) movie poster Deadline at Dawn as Policeman (uncredited) · Romance
  10. 1945 The Crime Doctor’s Warning (1945) movie poster The Crime Doctor’s Warning as The Turnkey (uncredited) · Crime
  11. 1944 Crime by Night (1944) movie poster Crime by Night as Deputy (uncredited) · Mystery
  12. 1942 Quiet Please, Murder (1942) movie poster Quiet Please, Murder as Policeman · Crime
  13. 1942 Phantom Killer (1942) movie poster Phantom Killer as Bailiff (uncredited) · Thriller
  14. 1942 The Living Ghost (1942) movie poster The Living Ghost as Police Officer Finnegan (uncredited) · Thriller
  15. 1942 This Gun for Hire (1942) movie poster This Gun for Hire as Policeman (uncredited) · Thriller
  16. 1941 Criminals Within (1941) movie poster Criminals Within as Agent Martin · War
  17. 1941 The Black Cat (1941) movie poster The Black Cat as Moving Man #1 (uncredited) · Comedy
  18. 1941 Roar of the Press (1941) movie poster Roar of the Press as Reporter · Drama
  19. 1940 The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1940) movie poster The Green Hornet Strikes Again! as Pete - Steelmill Watchman · Action
  20. 1940 Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940) movie poster Ellery Queen, Master Detective as Desk Sergeant (uncredited) · Mystery
  21. 1940 Phantom of Chinatown (1940) movie poster Phantom of Chinatown as Stakeout Cop · Crime
  22. 1940 Junior G-Men (1940) movie poster Junior G-Men as First Cop at Building Collapse (uncredited) · Adventure
  23. 1940 The Green Archer (1940) movie poster The Green Archer as Cop / Detective Charlie · Action
  24. 1940 Before I Hang (1940) movie poster Before I Hang as Patrolman Olson · Sci-Fi
  25. 1940 Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) movie poster Stranger on the Third Floor as Detective (uncredited) · Thriller
  26. 1940 Haunted House (1940) movie poster Haunted House as Jailer · Comedy
  27. 1940 Boys of the City (1940) movie poster Boys of the City as Policeman · Mystery
  28. 1939 The Marshal Of Mesa City (1939) movie poster The Marshal Of Mesa City as Bailiff (uncredited) · Western
  29. 1939 Back Door to Heaven (1939) movie poster Back Door to Heaven as Police Officer (uncredited) · Drama
  30. 1937 Murder in Greenwich Village (1937) movie poster Murder in Greenwich Village as Cop · Mystery
  31. 1937 Exclusive (1937) movie poster Exclusive as Rioter · Drama
  32. 1937 Paradise Express (1937) movie poster Paradise Express as (uncredited) · Adventure
  33. 1937 You Only Live Once (1937) movie poster You Only Live Once as Prison Hospital Guard (uncredited) · Crime
  34. 1936 Sinner Take All (1936) movie poster Sinner Take All as Police Officer (uncredited) · Mystery
  35. 1936 Wedding Present (1936) movie poster Wedding Present Comedy
  36. 1936 Prison Shadows (1936) movie poster Prison Shadows as Cop (uncredited) · Drama
  37. 1936 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) movie poster Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Policeman (uncredited) · Romance
  38. 1936 Road Gang (1936) movie poster Road Gang as Guard (uncredited) · Crime
  39. 1936 The Petrified Forest (1936) movie poster The Petrified Forest as Deputy (uncredited) · Drama
  40. 1936 I’ll Name the Murderer (1936) movie poster I’ll Name the Murderer as Police Officer Burns (Uncredited) · Comedy
  41. 1935 If You Could Only Cook (1935) movie poster If You Could Only Cook as Cop (uncredited) · Romance
  42. 1935 Car 99 (1935) movie poster Car 99 as Radio Sgt. Meyers · Crime
  43. 1934 The Crime of Helen Stanley (1934) movie poster The Crime of Helen Stanley as Motorcycle Officer (uncredited) · Crime
  44. 1934 A Very Honorable Guy (1934) movie poster A Very Honorable Guy as Second Cop · Comedy
  45. 1934 Gambling Lady (1934) movie poster Gambling Lady as Policeman Posing for Picture (uncredited) · Mystery
  46. 1933 Hold Your Man (1933) movie poster Hold Your Man as Policeman (uncredited) · Drama
  47. 1932 The Devil Is Driving (1932) movie poster The Devil Is Driving as Policeman (uncredited) · Action
  48. 1932 Virtue (1932) movie poster Virtue as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) · Crime
  49. 1930 Doughboys (1930) movie poster Doughboys as Guard House Sentry (uncredited) · Comedy
Works with

Who Jack Cheatham Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jack Cheatham shares the most films with. Paul McVey comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Joe Sawyer (4).

FAQ

Jack Cheatham: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Jack Cheatham been in?

Jack Cheatham is credited on 49 films, from 1930 to 1947. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jack Cheatham's highest-grossing movie?

The Killers (1946) is Jack Cheatham's biggest box office hit, with $58.2K worldwide, ahead of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) ($8.36K). Across every film with box office figures, Jack Cheatham's movies have made $66.7K.

Jack Cheatham's biggest hits

What is Jack Cheatham's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jack Cheatham's filmography is The Unsuspected (1947), in the role of Policeman (uncredited).

Who does Jack Cheatham work with most often?

Jack Cheatham shares the most films with Paul McVey (4 films), Joe Sawyer (4 films) and Pat O'Brien (3 films).

The Best Jack Cheatham Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 49 credits.

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