6 Best Nat Pendleton Movies

By Vlad Zakh · May 21, 2026

Comedy feel good

Nat Pendleton brought a burly, good-natured comic presence to Hollywood film throughout the 1930s and 1940s, frequently playing lovable tough guys and dim-witted henchmen.

Penthouse (1933) 01

Penthouse (1933)

IMDb ★ 6.1

A criminal defense lawyer investigates a murder to clear his friend's name and impress a nightclub hostess.

Lady for a Day (1933) 02

Lady for a Day (1933)

IMDb ★ 7.3

A street-corner apple seller's criminal friends help her pose as respectable royalty for her visiting daughter.

I'm No Angel (1933) 03

I'm No Angel (1933)

IMDb ★ 6.4

A carnival performer turned high-society entertainer navigates a string of wealthy suitors and a breach of promise lawsuit.

Horse Feathers (1932) 04

Horse Feathers (1932)

IMDb ★ 7.1

A college president's scheme to win the big football game involves recruiting ringers from a speakeasy.

The Beast of the City (1932) 05

The Beast of the City (1932)

IMDb ★ 6.6

An honest police captain wages an all-out war against a powerful and untouchable crime boss.

Taxi! (1932) 06

Taxi! (1932)

IMDb ★ 6.4

A group of independent cab drivers unite against a ruthless corporation trying to force them out of business.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

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