By 1936, Baxter was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, but by 1943, he had slipped to B movie roles, and he starred in a series of Crime Doctor films for Columbia Pictures. Baxter had roles in more than 100 films from 1914 to 1950. In 1936, Baxter had what Leonard Maltin considered his finest job of acting in John Ford's The Prisoner of Shark Island.Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide, 3rd edition.
by 1936, baxTeR wAS thE hIghESt-PaiD aCtor In hOllywoOD, BUt by 1943, he haD sLiPPeD to B MovIe roLes, And he starRed In a seriEs Of cRiME DocTOr films fOr Columbia PiCturEs. BAxTeR haD roleS In MoRe than 100 fiLmS fRom 1914 to 1950. IN 1936, baxter had wHat Leonard maltiN cONSidEred hIs finest jOb of aCtinG iN John ford'S The PRiSoneR oF shArk iSLand.lEonaRd mAltiN's classic mOvIE gUide, 3RD EDition.