Acting
Jack Oakie
- Titles
- 101movies7TV shows
- Career
Active from 1928 to 1961, busiest in 1929 with 10 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 68top three billing
- Average score
60/100
- Highest rated
The Great Dictator89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 29 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.5average 2.6
- Showbiz4.3average 1.2
- Nostalgia6.1average 3.6
- Wholesome5.7average 3.3
- Situational Comedy4.4average 2.7
- Romance5.2average 3.8
- Physical Comedy3.8average 2.5
- Wit & Wordplay5.0average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.7, average 5.2
- Psychological3.6, average 5.6
- Mystery2.3, average 4.1
- Uncanny0.7, average 2.5
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Hollywood 9
- Showbiz 4
- Musical Comedy 4
- Character-Driven 4
- Historical Drama 4
- Nostalgic 3
- Lighthearted 3
- Family-Friendly 3
- Classic Western 3
- Social Commentary 3
- 1930s 3
- Broadway 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- LLeo ToverCinematographerMurder at the Vanities, The Big Broadcast of 1936, College Humor, Florida Special, Shoot the Works, +2 more
A. Edward SutherlandDirectorJune Moon, The Sap from Syracuse, Champagne Waltz, Too Much Harmony, The Social Lion, +2 more
George BarbierActorSong of the Islands, The Sap from Syracuse, Million Dollar Legs, College Rhythm, Hello, Frisco, Hello, +1 more
John LeipoldComposerIf I Had a Million, The Big Broadcast of 1936, College Humor, The Wild Party, Florida Special, +1 more
Richard ArlenActorWhen My Baby Smiles at Me, The Man I Love, College Humor, Sky Bride, Touchdown!
Charles SellonActorLet's Go Native, Dude Ranch, Sweetie, Sea Legs, The Social Lion- PPercy HeathWriterFrom Hell to Heaven, The Man I Love, Let's Go Native, Dude Ranch, Close Harmony
Robert EllisWriterSong of the Islands, The Great American Broadcast, Tin Pan Alley, Iceland, Hello, Frisco, Hello- HHelen LoganWriterSong of the Islands, The Great American Broadcast, Tin Pan Alley, Iceland, Hello, Frisco, Hello
Billy GilbertActorThe Great Dictator, The Toast of New York, Fight for Your Lady, Song of the Islands
Betty GrableActorSong of the Islands, Collegiate, When My Baby Smiles at Me, Tin Pan Alley
Mary BrianActorThe Man I Love, Someone to Love, College Rhythm, The Social Lion
Movies and TV shows
12000s
1 title
Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007)
as Benzini Napaloni (archive footage) (uncredited)