Sam McDaniel: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 91
- on screen
- 1931–1960
- box office
- $3.01K
Sam McDaniel's Career in Numbers
Sam McDaniel's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sam McDaniel works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Guilty Hands (1931) to Ice Palace (1960), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Sam McDaniel Movies by Decade
- 1930s 47
- 1940s 40
- 1950s 3
- 1960s 1
The 1930s were Sam McDaniel's busiest decade, with 47 films.
Sam McDaniel Movies by Genre
- Drama 25
- Comedy 24
- Romance 11
- Crime 7
- Music 5
- Western 5
- Thriller 4
- War 3
- Mystery 3
- Adventure 2
Drama is the genre Sam McDaniel has worked in most, with 25 films, ahead of comedy (24).
Sam McDaniel Career Milestones
- First film
- Guilty Hands 1931
- Biggest box office hit
- A Hole in the Head $2.92K worldwide
- Newest film
- Ice Palace 1960
Sam McDaniel Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Sam McDaniel 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.
- 1960
Ice Palace as George, the train porter · Adventure - 1959
A Hole in the Head as Andy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.92K - 1958
Party Girl as Jesse (uncredited) · Romance - 1955
A Man Called Peter as Henry · Family - 1949
The File on Thelma Jordon as Porter (Uncredited) · Thriller Worldwide box office: $63 - 1949
Flamingo Road as Boatright · Romance - 1948
Race Street as Garage Attendant (uncredited) · Crime - 1948
Heavenly Daze as Spiffingham · Comedy - 1947
I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now as Waiter (uncredited) · Music - 1947
The Egg and I as Waiter on Train (Uncredited) · Romance - 1947
High Barbaree as Bertram (uncredited) · War - 1946
Crack-Up as Porter (Uncredited) · Thriller - 1946
Without Reservations as Train Waiter (uncredited) · Romance - 1946
My Reputation as The Van Ormans' Butler Jonathan (uncredited) · Drama - 1945
She Wouldn’t Say Yes as Train Steward (uncredited) · Comedy - 1945
Lady on a Train Romance Worldwide box office: $34 - 1945
The Naughty Nineties as Matt - Cook-Waiter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1944
Experiment Perilous as Porter (uncredited) · Romance - 1944
Marriage Is a Private Affair as Train Station Porter (uncredited) · War - 1944
When Strangers Marry as Train Porter (uncredited) · Mystery - 1944
3 Men in White as Phone Operator (uncredited) · Drama - 1944
Andy Hardy’s Blonde Trouble as Pullman Porter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
Son of Dracula as Andy (uncredited) · Horror - 1943
Gangway for Tomorrow as Hank · Drama - 1943
The Ghost and the Guest as Harmony Jones · Thriller - 1943
After Midnight with Boston Blackie as Train Porter · Crime - 1942
Johnny Doughboy as Cook · Music - 1942
Silver Queen as Toby · Western - 1942
In This Our Life as Black Man in Jail (uncredited) · Drama - 1942
Grand Central Murder as Night Watchman (uncredited) · Comedy - 1942
I Was Framed as Kit Carson · Adventure - 1942
Mokey as Uncle Ben · Drama - 1942
All Through the Night as Deacon · Comedy - 1941
Louisiana Purchase as Sam · Comedy - 1941
New York Town as Henry (uncredited) · Comedy - 1941
International Lady as Waiter · Drama - 1941
Broadway Limited as Train Porter · Comedy - 1941
The Great Lie as Jefferson Washington · Drama - 1941
Sleepers West as Porter (uncredited) · Crime - 1941
Virginia as Servant · Drama - 1940
Calling All Husbands as Nappy · Comedy - 1940
Brother Orchid as Janitor Tripping Fire Alarms (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Too Many Husbands as Porter · Comedy - 1940
Virginia City as Sam Moore - Black Driver (uncredited) · Western - 1939
Days of Jesse James as Black Janitor (uncredited) · Western - 1939
Sweepstakes Winner as Mose (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Union Pacific as St. Louis Waiter (uncredited) · Western - 1939
Let Us Live as Hold-Up Witness - Mose (uncredited) · Thriller - 1939
They Made Me a Criminal as Splash (uncredited) · Drama - 1938
Stablemates as Bookie · Drama - 1938
Three Loves Has Nancy as Train Waiter (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
Four’s a Crowd as H. Louis Brown (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
Sergeant Murphy as Henry H. Henry · Drama - 1937
Danger – Love at Work as Train porter · Comedy - 1937
It Happened in Hollywood as Black Porter · Comedy - 1937
Dark Manhattan as Jack Jackson · Crime - 1936
Polo Joe as Harvey the Waiter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1936
Sing, Baby, Sing as Train Porter · Music - 1936
36 Hours to Kill as Dining Car Waiter · Romance - 1936
Rhythm on the Range as Train Porter · Western - 1936
Hearts Divided as Zachariah · Drama - 1936
Exclusive Story as Man Threatened by Acello (uncredited) · Crime - 1935
We’re in the Money as Men's Club Attendant (uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
Woman Wanted as Oscar - Show Boat Washroom Attendant (uncredited) · Crime - 1935
Stranded as Train Porter (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Gold Diggers of 1935 as Janitor (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
Kid Millions as Ship's Steward (uncredited) · Drama - 1934
Belle of the Nineties as Jasmine's Admirer (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
Wagon Wheels as Coachman · Drama - 1934
The Dragon Murder Case as Steam Room Attendant (uncredited) · Mystery - 1934
Here Comes the Navy as Washroom Attendant (uncredited) · War - 1934
Charlie Chan’s Courage as Porter · Mystery - 1934
Operator 13 as Rufus (uncredited) · Drama - 1934
Manhattan Melodrama as Black Prisoner on Death Row (uncredited) · Drama - 1934
Fashions of 1934 as Cleaning Man (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
Dark Hazard as George, the Train Porter (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Going Hollywood as Rasputin · Music - 1933
Lady Killer as Porter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
College Coach as Lunch Wagon Proprietor (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
The Chief as Bootblack · Comedy - 1933
Broadway Thru a Keyhole as Gus - Rocci's Valet · Music - 1933
Only Yesterday as Red Cap Porter (Uncredited) · Romance - 1933
Hold Your Man as Porter at Train Station (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Blondie Johnson as Train Porter (uncredited) · Crime - 1933
Grand Slam as Man Listening To Radio Broadcast · Comedy - 1933
Whistling in the Dark as Porter (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Employees’ Entrance as Janitor at Hotel Balken (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
The Rich Are Always with Us as Julian's Butler Max (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
Union Depot as Redcap Train Porter (uncredited) · Romance - 1931
Guilty Hands as Jimmy, a Black Servant (uncredited) · Drama - 1931
A Free Soul as Casino Valet (uncredited) · Drama
Who Sam McDaniel Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Sam McDaniel shares the most films with. George Brent comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Joseph Crehan (7).
Sam McDaniel: Questions & Answers
How many movies Sam McDaniel has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Sam McDaniel been in?
Sam McDaniel is credited on 91 films, from 1931 to 1960. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Sam McDaniel's highest-grossing movie?
A Hole in the Head (1959) is Sam McDaniel's biggest box office hit, with $2.92K worldwide, ahead of The File on Thelma Jordon (1949) ($63). Across every film with box office figures, Sam McDaniel's movies have made $3.01K.
Sam McDaniel's biggest hits What is Sam McDaniel's newest movie?
The most recent film on Sam McDaniel's filmography is Ice Palace (1960), in the role of George, the train porter.
Who does Sam McDaniel work with most often?
Sam McDaniel shares the most films with George Brent (8 films), Joseph Crehan (7 films) and William B. Davidson (7 films).
The Best Sam McDaniel Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 91 credits.
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