Sam Hayes: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 29
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1932–2025
- box office
- $67.6K
- average score
- 79
Sam Hayes's Career in Numbers
Sam Hayes's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sam Hayes works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Crowd Roars (1932) to Pools (2025), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Sam Hayes Movies by Decade
- 1930s 22
- 1940s 6
- 2020s 1
The 1930s were Sam Hayes's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Sam Hayes Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Comedy 4
- Romance 4
- Crime 3
- Action 2
- Music 2
- Thriller 1
- Mystery 1
- Family 1
Drama is the genre Sam Hayes has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Sam Hayes Career Milestones
- First film
- The Crowd Roars 1932
- Biggest box office hit
- Pools $60.9K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Pools Movie Echo Score 79
- Newest film
- Pools 2025
Sam Hayes Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Sam Hayes is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 28 as actor. Rated films average a score of 79. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Sam Hayes
1
Sam Hayes Movies as an Actor
28- 1949
The Threat as Radio News Broadcaster (uncredited) · Thriller - 1949
It Happens Every Spring as New York Broadcaster (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
Song of Texas as Announcer · Action - 1942
Wake Island Drama - 1940
City for Conquest as Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
He Married His Wife as Racetrack Announcer - 1939
Golden Boy as Broadcaster · Drama - 1939
Indianapolis Speedway as Second Radio Announcer · Drama - 1939
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation as Radio Announcer (uncredited) · Crime - 1939
Tail Spin as Announcer (Uncredited) · Drama - 1939
They Made Me a Criminal as Fight Announcer · Drama - 1938
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm as Radio Announcer · Drama - 1937
Over the Goal as Radio Announcer · Romance - 1937
Music for Madame as KAFF Radio Announcer (Uncredited) · Romance - 1937
Exclusive as Radio Announcer · Drama - 1937
Draegerman Courage as Radio Announcer (uncredited) · Drama - 1937
Shall We Dance as Dispatcher (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $6.66K - 1936
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford as Race Announcer (uncredited) · Mystery - 1936
The Singing Kid as News Announcer (uncredited) · Music - 1935
Diamond Jim as Announcer · Drama - 1935
Don’t Bet on Blondes as Announcer (Voice) (Uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
Break of Hearts as Radio Announcer (uncredited) · Romance - 1934
The President Vanishes as Radio Announcer (uncredited) · Crime - 1934
Blind Date as Sam Hayes - Marathon Dance Radio Broadcaster · Comedy - 1934
One Night of Love as Radio Announcer · Music - 1934
The Defense Rests as Radio Announcer · Crime - 1934
Stand Up and Cheer! as Radio Announcer · Family - 1932
The Crowd Roars as Second Announcer · Action
Who Sam Hayes Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Sam Hayes shares the most films with. Irving Bacon comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Joseph Crehan (4).
Sam Hayes: Questions & Answers
How many movies Sam Hayes has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Sam Hayes been in?
Sam Hayes is credited on 29 films, from 1932 to 2025. 28 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Sam Hayes's highest-grossing movie?
Pools (2025) is Sam Hayes's biggest box office hit, with $60.9K worldwide, ahead of Shall We Dance (1937) ($6.66K). Across every film with box office figures, Sam Hayes's movies have made $67.6K.
Sam Hayes's biggest hits What is the best Sam Hayes movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sam Hayes's best-rated film is Pools (2025) with a score of 79.
Best Sam Hayes movies, ranked What is Sam Hayes's newest movie?
The most recent film on Sam Hayes's filmography is Pools (2025), which Sam Hayes directed.
Who does Sam Hayes work with most often?
Sam Hayes shares the most films with Irving Bacon (7 films), Joseph Crehan (4 films) and Ward Bond (4 films).
The Best Sam Hayes Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 29 credits.
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