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Anita Garvin: Movies & Filmography

films
35
on screen
1924–1940
Career at a glance

Anita Garvin's Career in Numbers

Anita Garvin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Anita Garvin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Last Man on Earth (1924) to A Chump at Oxford (1940), and the 1920s were the busiest decade.

Anita Garvin Movies by Decade

  1. 1920s 23
  2. 1930s 11
  3. 1940s 1

The 1920s were Anita Garvin's busiest decade, with 23 films.

Anita Garvin Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 27
  • Drama 2
  • Romance 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Music 1
  • Crime 1
  • Sci-Fi 1

Comedy is the genre Anita Garvin has worked in most, with 27 films, ahead of drama (2).

Anita Garvin Career Milestones

First film
The Last Man on Earth 1924
Newest film
A Chump at Oxford 1940
35 credits

Anita Garvin Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Anita Garvin 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. 1940 A Chump at Oxford (1940) movie poster A Chump at Oxford as Mrs. Vandevere (uncredited) · Comedy
  2. 1938 Swiss Miss (1938) movie poster Swiss Miss as Tradesman's wife · Comedy
  3. 1937 Topper (1937) movie poster Topper Comedy
  4. 1934 Merry Wives of Reno (1934) movie poster Merry Wives of Reno as Male-Seeking Woman in Hotel Lobby (uncredited) · Comedy
  5. 1933 His Silent Racket (1933) movie poster His Silent Racket as Mrs. Finlayson · Comedy
  6. 1933 Asleep in the Feet (1933) movie poster Asleep in the Feet as Dance Hall Hostess · Comedy
  7. 1932 Show Business (1932) movie poster Show Business as Anita Garvin · Comedy
  8. 1931 Murder at Midnight (1931) movie poster Murder at Midnight as Party Guest (uncredited) · Mystery
  9. 1931 The Skulls (1931) movie poster The Skulls as Señora Laurel · Comedy
  10. 1931 The Chiselers (1931) movie poster The Chiselers as Mme. Laurel · Comedy
  11. 1931 Be Big! (1931) movie poster Be Big! as Mrs. Laurel · Comedy
  12. 1930 Whispering Whoopee (1930) movie poster Whispering Whoopee as Miss Garvin · Comedy
  13. 1929 Sally (1929) movie poster Sally as Party Guest (uncredited) · Music
  14. 1929 Dynamite (1929) movie poster Dynamite as Undetermined Role (uncredited) · Drama
  15. 1929 Our Modern Maidens (1929) movie poster Our Modern Maidens as Bridesmaid (uncredited) · Drama
  16. 1929 The Single Standard (1929) movie poster The Single Standard as Packy's Jealous Girlfriend at Art Exhibition (uncredited) · Romance
  17. 1929 On With the Show! (1929) movie poster On With the Show! as Chorine (uncredited) · Romance
  18. 1929 Movie Night (1929) movie poster Movie Night Comedy
  19. 1929 Trent’s Last Case (1929) movie poster Trent’s Last Case as Ottilie Dunois · Crime
  20. 1929 Going Ga-Ga (1929) movie poster Going Ga-Ga as Anita · Comedy
  21. 1928 Feed ’em and Weep (1928) movie poster Feed ’em and Weep Comedy
  22. 1928 Their Purple Moment (1928) movie poster Their Purple Moment as Oliver's Girlfriend · Comedy
  23. 1928 From Soup to Nuts (1928) movie poster From Soup to Nuts as Mrs. Culpepper · Comedy
  24. 1927 The Battle of the Century (1927) movie poster The Battle of the Century as Slips on pie (uncredited) · Comedy
  25. 1927 Hats Off (1927) movie poster Hats Off as Customer at top of stairs · Comedy
  26. 1927 Sailors, Beware! (1927) movie poster Sailors, Beware! as Madame Ritz · Comedy
  27. 1927 With Love and Hisses (1927) movie poster With Love and Hisses as Captain Bustle's 1st girlfriend · Comedy
  28. 1927 Why Girls Love Sailors (1927) movie poster Why Girls Love Sailors as Captain's Wife · Comedy
  29. 1927 Baby Brother (1927) movie poster Baby Brother as Amorous nursemaid · Comedy
  30. 1927 Forgotten Sweeties (1927) movie poster Forgotten Sweeties Comedy
  31. 1927 Upstream (1927) movie poster Upstream as Theatre Audience Admirer at Stage Door · Comedy
  32. 1927 Many Scrappy Returns (1927) movie poster Many Scrappy Returns as Wellington's Wife · Comedy
  33. 1926 Raggedy Rose (1926) movie poster Raggedy Rose as Janice · Comedy
  34. 1925 The Sleuth (1925) movie poster The Sleuth as The other woman · Comedy
  35. 1924 The Last Man on Earth (1924) movie poster The Last Man on Earth as A Millionairess (uncredited) · Sci-Fi
FAQ

Anita Garvin: Questions & Answers

How many movies Anita Garvin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Anita Garvin been in?

Anita Garvin is credited on 35 films, from 1924 to 1940. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Anita Garvin's newest movie?

The most recent film on Anita Garvin's filmography is A Chump at Oxford (1940), in the role of Mrs. Vandevere (uncredited).

Who does Anita Garvin work with most often?

Anita Garvin shares the most films with Edgar Kennedy (4 films), Tiny Sandford (4 films) and Joel McCrea (2 films).

The Best Anita Garvin Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 credits.

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