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Sam McDaniel, actor
Actor

Sam McDaniel: Movies & Box Office

films
91
on screen
1931–1960
box office
$3.01K
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1930s 47
  2. 1940s 40
  3. 1950s 3
  4. 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
91 credits

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.

  1. 1960 Ice Palace (1960) movie poster Ice Palace as George, the train porter · Adventure
  2. 1959 A Hole in the Head (1959) movie poster A Hole in the Head as Andy · Comedy
  3. 1958 Party Girl (1958) movie poster Party Girl as Jesse (uncredited) · Romance
  4. 1955 A Man Called Peter (1955) movie poster A Man Called Peter as Henry · Family
  5. 1949 The File on Thelma Jordon (1949) movie poster The File on Thelma Jordon as Porter (Uncredited) · Thriller
  6. 1949 Flamingo Road (1949) movie poster Flamingo Road as Boatright · Romance
  7. 1948 Race Street (1948) movie poster Race Street as Garage Attendant (uncredited) · Crime
  8. 1948 Heavenly Daze (1948) movie poster Heavenly Daze as Spiffingham · Comedy
  9. 1947 I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now (1947) movie poster I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now as Waiter (uncredited) · Music
  10. 1947 The Egg and I (1947) movie poster The Egg and I as Waiter on Train (Uncredited) · Romance
  11. 1947 High Barbaree (1947) movie poster High Barbaree as Bertram (uncredited) · War
  12. 1946 Crack-Up (1946) movie poster Crack-Up as Porter (Uncredited) · Thriller
  13. 1946 Without Reservations (1946) movie poster Without Reservations as Train Waiter (uncredited) · Romance
  14. 1946 My Reputation (1946) movie poster My Reputation as The Van Ormans' Butler Jonathan (uncredited) · Drama
  15. 1945 She Wouldn’t Say Yes (1945) movie poster She Wouldn’t Say Yes as Train Steward (uncredited) · Comedy
  16. 1945 Lady on a Train (1945) movie poster Lady on a Train Romance
  17. 1945 The Naughty Nineties (1945) movie poster The Naughty Nineties as Matt - Cook-Waiter (uncredited) · Comedy
  18. 1944 Experiment Perilous (1944) movie poster Experiment Perilous as Porter (uncredited) · Romance
  19. 1944 Marriage Is a Private Affair (1944) movie poster Marriage Is a Private Affair as Train Station Porter (uncredited) · War
  20. 1944 When Strangers Marry (1944) movie poster When Strangers Marry as Train Porter (uncredited) · Mystery
  21. 1944 3 Men in White (1944) movie poster 3 Men in White as Phone Operator (uncredited) · Drama
  22. 1944 Andy Hardy’s Blonde Trouble (1944) movie poster Andy Hardy’s Blonde Trouble as Pullman Porter (uncredited) · Comedy
  23. 1943 Son of Dracula (1943) movie poster Son of Dracula as Andy (uncredited) · Horror
  24. 1943 Gangway for Tomorrow (1943) movie poster Gangway for Tomorrow as Hank · Drama
  25. 1943 The Ghost and the Guest (1943) movie poster The Ghost and the Guest as Harmony Jones · Thriller
  26. 1943 After Midnight with Boston Blackie (1943) movie poster After Midnight with Boston Blackie as Train Porter · Crime
  27. 1942 Johnny Doughboy (1942) movie poster Johnny Doughboy as Cook · Music
  28. 1942 Silver Queen (1942) movie poster Silver Queen as Toby · Western
  29. 1942 In This Our Life (1942) movie poster In This Our Life as Black Man in Jail (uncredited) · Drama
  30. 1942 Grand Central Murder (1942) movie poster Grand Central Murder as Night Watchman (uncredited) · Comedy
  31. 1942 I Was Framed (1942) movie poster I Was Framed as Kit Carson · Adventure
  32. 1942 Mokey (1942) movie poster Mokey as Uncle Ben · Drama
  33. 1942 All Through the Night (1942) movie poster All Through the Night as Deacon · Comedy
  34. 1941 Louisiana Purchase (1941) movie poster Louisiana Purchase as Sam · Comedy
  35. 1941 New York Town (1941) movie poster New York Town as Henry (uncredited) · Comedy
  36. 1941 International Lady (1941) movie poster International Lady as Waiter · Drama
  37. 1941 Broadway Limited (1941) movie poster Broadway Limited as Train Porter · Comedy
  38. 1941 The Great Lie (1941) movie poster The Great Lie as Jefferson Washington · Drama
  39. 1941 Sleepers West (1941) movie poster Sleepers West as Porter (uncredited) · Crime
  40. 1941 Virginia (1941) movie poster Virginia as Servant · Drama
  41. 1940 Calling All Husbands (1940) movie poster Calling All Husbands as Nappy · Comedy
  42. 1940 Brother Orchid (1940) movie poster Brother Orchid as Janitor Tripping Fire Alarms (uncredited) · Comedy
  43. 1940 Too Many Husbands (1940) movie poster Too Many Husbands as Porter · Comedy
  44. 1940 Virginia City (1940) movie poster Virginia City as Sam Moore - Black Driver (uncredited) · Western
  45. 1939 Days of Jesse James (1939) movie poster Days of Jesse James as Black Janitor (uncredited) · Western
  46. 1939 Sweepstakes Winner (1939) movie poster Sweepstakes Winner as Mose (uncredited) · Comedy
  47. 1939 Union Pacific (1939) movie poster Union Pacific as St. Louis Waiter (uncredited) · Western
  48. 1939 Let Us Live (1939) movie poster Let Us Live as Hold-Up Witness - Mose (uncredited) · Thriller
  49. 1939 They Made Me a Criminal (1939) movie poster They Made Me a Criminal as Splash (uncredited) · Drama
  50. 1938 Stablemates (1938) movie poster Stablemates as Bookie · Drama
  51. 1938 Three Loves Has Nancy (1938) movie poster Three Loves Has Nancy as Train Waiter (uncredited) · Romance
  52. 1938 Four’s a Crowd (1938) movie poster Four’s a Crowd as H. Louis Brown (uncredited) · Romance
  53. 1938 Sergeant Murphy (1938) movie poster Sergeant Murphy as Henry H. Henry · Drama
  54. 1937 Danger – Love at Work (1937) movie poster Danger – Love at Work as Train porter · Comedy
  55. 1937 It Happened in Hollywood (1937) movie poster It Happened in Hollywood as Black Porter · Comedy
  56. 1937 Dark Manhattan (1937) movie poster Dark Manhattan as Jack Jackson · Crime
  57. 1936 Polo Joe (1936) movie poster Polo Joe as Harvey the Waiter (uncredited) · Comedy
  58. 1936 Sing, Baby, Sing (1936) movie poster Sing, Baby, Sing as Train Porter · Music
  59. 1936 36 Hours to Kill (1936) movie poster 36 Hours to Kill as Dining Car Waiter · Romance
  60. 1936 Rhythm on the Range (1936) movie poster Rhythm on the Range as Train Porter · Western
  61. 1936 Hearts Divided (1936) movie poster Hearts Divided as Zachariah · Drama
  62. 1936 Exclusive Story (1936) movie poster Exclusive Story as Man Threatened by Acello (uncredited) · Crime
  63. 1935 We’re in the Money (1935) movie poster We’re in the Money as Men's Club Attendant (uncredited) · Comedy
  64. 1935 Woman Wanted (1935) movie poster Woman Wanted as Oscar - Show Boat Washroom Attendant (uncredited) · Crime
  65. 1935 Stranded (1935) movie poster Stranded as Train Porter (uncredited) · Drama
  66. 1935 Gold Diggers of 1935 (1935) movie poster Gold Diggers of 1935 as Janitor (uncredited) · Comedy
  67. 1934 Kid Millions (1934) movie poster Kid Millions as Ship's Steward (uncredited) · Drama
  68. 1934 Belle of the Nineties (1934) movie poster Belle of the Nineties as Jasmine's Admirer (uncredited) · Comedy
  69. 1934 Wagon Wheels (1934) movie poster Wagon Wheels as Coachman · Drama
  70. 1934 The Dragon Murder Case (1934) movie poster The Dragon Murder Case as Steam Room Attendant (uncredited) · Mystery
  71. 1934 Here Comes the Navy (1934) movie poster Here Comes the Navy as Washroom Attendant (uncredited) · War
  72. 1934 Charlie Chan’s Courage (1934) movie poster Charlie Chan’s Courage as Porter · Mystery
  73. 1934 Operator 13 (1934) movie poster Operator 13 as Rufus (uncredited) · Drama
  74. 1934 Manhattan Melodrama (1934) movie poster Manhattan Melodrama as Black Prisoner on Death Row (uncredited) · Drama
  75. 1934 Fashions of 1934 (1934) movie poster Fashions of 1934 as Cleaning Man (uncredited) · Comedy
  76. 1934 Dark Hazard (1934) movie poster Dark Hazard as George, the Train Porter (uncredited) · Drama
  77. 1933 Going Hollywood (1933) movie poster Going Hollywood as Rasputin · Music
  78. 1933 Lady Killer (1933) movie poster Lady Killer as Porter (uncredited) · Comedy
  79. 1933 College Coach (1933) movie poster College Coach as Lunch Wagon Proprietor (uncredited) · Drama
  80. 1933 The Chief (1933) movie poster The Chief as Bootblack · Comedy
  81. 1933 Broadway Thru a Keyhole (1933) movie poster Broadway Thru a Keyhole as Gus - Rocci's Valet · Music
  82. 1933 Only Yesterday (1933) movie poster Only Yesterday as Red Cap Porter (Uncredited) · Romance
  83. 1933 Hold Your Man (1933) movie poster Hold Your Man as Porter at Train Station (uncredited) · Drama
  84. 1933 Blondie Johnson (1933) movie poster Blondie Johnson as Train Porter (uncredited) · Crime
  85. 1933 Grand Slam (1933) movie poster Grand Slam as Man Listening To Radio Broadcast · Comedy
  86. 1933 Whistling in the Dark (1933) movie poster Whistling in the Dark as Porter (uncredited) · Drama
  87. 1933 Employees’ Entrance (1933) movie poster Employees’ Entrance as Janitor at Hotel Balken (uncredited) · Drama
  88. 1932 The Rich Are Always with Us (1932) movie poster The Rich Are Always with Us as Julian's Butler Max (uncredited) · Drama
  89. 1932 Union Depot (1932) movie poster Union Depot as Redcap Train Porter (uncredited) · Romance
  90. 1931 Guilty Hands (1931) movie poster Guilty Hands as Jimmy, a Black Servant (uncredited) · Drama
  91. 1931 A Free Soul (1931) movie poster A Free Soul as Casino Valet (uncredited) · Drama
Works with

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).

FAQ

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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