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Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher, actor
Actor

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher: Movies & Filmography

films
33
on screen
1928–1942
Career at a glance

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher's Career in Numbers

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Racket (1928) to Brooklyn Orchid (1942), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher Movies by Decade

  1. 1920s 3
  2. 1930s 26
  3. 1940s 2

The 1930s were Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher's busiest decade, with 26 films.

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 13
  • Romance 7
  • Drama 3
  • Mystery 3
  • Crime 2
  • Music 2
  • Adventure 1

Comedy is the genre Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of romance (7).

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher Career Milestones

First film
The Racket 1928
Newest film
Brooklyn Orchid 1942
33 credits

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher 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.

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher Movies as an Actor

31
  1. 1942 Brooklyn Orchid (1942) movie poster Brooklyn Orchid as Tommy Goodweek · Comedy
  2. 1941 Zis Boom Bah (1941) movie poster Zis Boom Bah as Professor Warren · Comedy
  3. 1939 Idiot’s Delight (1939) movie poster Idiot’s Delight as 'Don' Navadel · Comedy
  4. 1938 Danger on the Air (1938) movie poster Danger on the Air as Finney Fish · Drama
  5. 1937 Espionage (1937) movie poster Espionage as Jimmy Brown · Drama
  6. 1936 Hats Off (1936) movie poster Hats Off as Buzz Morton · Comedy
  7. 1936 Polo Joe (1936) movie poster Polo Joe as Haywood · Comedy
  8. 1935 The Perfect Clue (1935) movie poster The Perfect Clue as Ronnie Van Zandt · Comedy
  9. 1934 Lightning Strikes Twice (1934) movie poster Lightning Strikes Twice as Wally Richards · Mystery
  10. 1934 Bachelor Bait (1934) movie poster Bachelor Bait as Bramwell Van Dusen · Comedy
  11. 1934 Riptide (1934) movie poster Riptide as Erskine · Romance
  12. 1934 The Meanest Gal in Town (1934) movie poster The Meanest Gal in Town as Jack Hayden · Comedy
  13. 1933 Alice in Wonderland (1933) movie poster Alice in Wonderland Adventure
  14. 1933 Too Much Harmony (1933) movie poster Too Much Harmony as Johnny Dixon · Comedy
  15. 1932 The Conquerors (1932) movie poster The Conquerors as Benson · Drama
  16. 1932 The Sport Parade (1932) movie poster The Sport Parade as Dizzy · Romance
  17. 1932 The Phantom of Crestwood (1932) movie poster The Phantom of Crestwood as Eddie Mack · Mystery
  18. 1932 The Night Club Lady (1932) movie poster The Night Club Lady as Tony · Mystery
  19. 1932 Bird of Paradise (1932) movie poster Bird of Paradise as Chester · Romance
  20. 1932 Merrily We Go to Hell (1932) movie poster Merrily We Go to Hell as Buck · Romance
  21. 1932 The Trial of Vivienne Ware (1932) movie poster The Trial of Vivienne Ware as Graham McNally · Crime
  22. 1931 Possessed (1931) movie poster Possessed as Wally Stuart · Romance
  23. 1931 Up Pops the Devil (1931) movie poster Up Pops the Devil as Barney Hatfield · Comedy
  24. 1931 The Stolen Jools (1931) movie poster The Stolen Jools as Reporter · Comedy
  25. 1931 It Pays to Advertise (1931) movie poster It Pays to Advertise as Ambrose Peale · Comedy
  26. 1930 Her Wedding Night (1930) movie poster Her Wedding Night as Bob Talmadge · Comedy
  27. 1930 Let’s Go Native (1930) movie poster Let’s Go Native as Jerry, King of the Island · Music
  28. 1930 Love Among the Millionaires (1930) movie poster Love Among the Millionaires as Boots McGee · Romance
  29. 1929 Pointed Heels (1929) movie poster Pointed Heels as Dash Nixon · Music
  30. 1929 Close Harmony (1929) movie poster Close Harmony as Johnny Bay · Romance
  31. 1928 The Racket (1928) movie poster The Racket as Miller · Crime

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher in Documentaries & Specials

2
  1. 1932 Hollywood on Parade (1932) movie poster Hollywood on Parade as Self · Comedy
  2. 1930 Paramount on Parade (1930) movie poster Paramount on Parade as Himself / Master of Ceremonies · Music
Works with

Who Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher shares the most films with. Gary Cooper comes first, with 4 films together, followed by George E. Stone (4).

FAQ

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher: Questions & Answers

How many movies Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher been in?

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher is credited on 33 films, from 1928 to 1942. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher's newest movie?

The most recent film on Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher's filmography is Brooklyn Orchid (1942), in the role of Tommy Goodweek.

Who does Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher work with most often?

Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher shares the most films with Gary Cooper (4 films), George E. Stone (4 films) and Fay Wray (3 films).

The Best Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.

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