Charles C. Wilson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 103
- on screen
- 1930–1956
- box office
- $983K
The Best Charles C. Wilson Movies
The films of Charles C. Wilson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) leads with $957K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $957K The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 1947 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $17K It Happened One Night 1934 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $8.36K Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 1936 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $524 Angels with Dirty Faces 1938 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $108 This Gun for Hire 1942 · Thriller
Charles C. Wilson's Career in Numbers
Charles C. Wilson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Charles C. Wilson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Getting a Ticket (1930) to Commotion on the Ocean (1956), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Charles C. Wilson Movies by Decade
- 1930s 71
- 1940s 31
- 1950s 1
The 1930s were Charles C. Wilson's busiest decade, with 71 films.
Charles C. Wilson Movies by Genre
- Drama 27
- Comedy 25
- Crime 17
- Mystery 10
- Romance 7
- Thriller 4
- Action 4
- Adventure 2
- Music 2
- Fantasy 1
Drama is the genre Charles C. Wilson has worked in most, with 27 films, ahead of comedy (25).
Charles C. Wilson Career Milestones
- First film
- Getting a Ticket 1930
- Biggest box office hit
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty $957K worldwide
- Newest film
- Commotion on the Ocean 1956
Charles C. Wilson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Charles C. Wilson 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.
- 1956
Commotion on the Ocean as J.L. Cameron - Managing Editor (archive footage) · Comedy - 1948
Crime on Their Hands as J.L. Cameron · Comedy - 1947
Key Witness as Warden (uncredited) · Crime - 1947 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $957K
- 1946
Blonde for a Day as Chief of Police Will Gentry (as Charles Wilson) · Crime - 1946
Larceny in Her Heart as Chief Gentry (as Charles Wilson) · Mystery - 1945
Scarlet Street as Watchman (uncredited) · Crime - 1945
Week-End at the Waldorf as Hi Johns · Romance - 1945
A Gun in His Hand as Chief of Police (uncredited) · Drama - 1945
Two O’Clock Courage as Brant - City Editor (uncredited) · Crime - 1944
The Missing Juror as Mac Ellis (Uncredited) · Mystery - 1944
Crime by Night as District Attorney Hyatt · Mystery - 1943
Silver Spurs as Mr. Hawkins · Western - 1943
Batman as Captain Arnold · Adventure - 1942
Gentleman Jim as Gurney (uncredited) · Comedy - 1942
Escape from Crime as C.L. Reardon - Managing Editor (as Charles Wilson) · Crime - 1942
Dr. Broadway as District Attorney McNamara · Drama - 1942 This Gun for Hire as Police Captain · Thriller Worldwide box office: $108
- 1942
Lady Gangster as Detective · Crime - 1942
Rings on Her Fingers Romance - 1941
Dressed to Kill as Newspaper Editor · Thriller - 1941
Out of the Fog Thriller - 1941
Broadway Limited as Detective (as Charles Wilson) · Comedy - 1941
Meet John Doe as Charlie Dawson · Comedy - 1941
The Face Behind the Mask as Chief O'Brien · Crime - 1940
Lady with Red Hair as George Martin (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Tin Pan Alley as Desk Sergeant (uncredited) · Music - 1940
Knute Rockne All American as Gambler (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
City for Conquest as Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Millionaires in Prison as R.J. Reynolds, Sunday Editor (uncredited) · Crime - 1940
Gangs of Chicago Crime - 1940
He Married His Wife as Warden - 1939
Invisible Stripes as Arresting Officer (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
The Return of Doctor X as Det. Kincaid · Sci-Fi - 1939
The Roaring Twenties as Policeman (uncredited) · Crime - 1939
Smashing the Money Ring as Capt. Kilrane · Action - 1939
Here I Am a Stranger as Managing Editor · Drama - 1939
Hotel for Women as Albert · Drama - 1939
The Cowboy Quarterback as Coach Hap Farrell · Comedy - 1939
Rose of Washington Square as Mike Cavanaugh · Drama - 1938 Angels with Dirty Faces Drama Worldwide box office: $524
- 1938
The Spider’s Web as Chase · Crime - 1938
Hold That Co-ed as Coach Burke · Comedy - 1938
When Were You Born as Inspector Jim C. Gregg · Mystery - 1938
Little Miss Thoroughbred as Becker · Romance - 1938
Sally, Irene and Mary as Covered Wagon Cafe Manager · Comedy - 1937
Daughter of Shanghai as Schwartz (uncredited) · Crime - 1937
The Adventurous Blonde as Mortimer Gray · Romance - 1937
Life Begins in College as Tom Burke · Comedy - 1937
Broadway Melody of 1938 as Horse Auctioneer (uncredited) · Music - 1937
One Mile from Heaven as Fletcher · Drama - 1937
They Wanted to Marry as Clark · Romance - 1937
The Great O’Malley as Policeman Chiding School Bus Driver (uncredited) · Drama - 1937
You Only Live Once as Police Inspector (uncredited) · Crime - 1936
Legion of Terror as Colonel McCollum (as Charles Wilson) · Action - 1936
Murder with Pictures as Assistant Editor (uncredited) · Crime - 1936
Down the Stretch as Tex Reardon · Drama - 1936
Earthworm Tractors as H.J. Russell · Comedy - 1936
36 Hours to Kill as F.B.I. Chief · Romance - 1936
Satan Met a Lady as Detective Pollock · Mystery - 1936
Panic on the Air as Chief Inspector Fitzgerald · Drama - 1936 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as County Hospital Guard (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $8.36K
- 1936
The Country Doctor as George the Boat Captain (uncredited) · Drama - 1936
Strike Me Pink as Hardie · Comedy - 1935
Hitch Hike Lady as Mike - a Racketeer · Comedy - 1935
Show Them No Mercy! as Clifford · Action - 1935
Mary Burns, Fugitive as G-Man at dancehall · Drama - 1935
Music Is Magic as Decker - Theatre Manager (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Waterfront Lady as Jim McFee aka Mac · Drama - 1935
The Case of the Lucky Legs as Police Officer Ricker · Comedy - 1935
The Glass Key as District Attorney Edward J. Farr · Thriller - 1935
Murder in the Fleet as Commander Brown (Uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
Air Hawks as Newspaper editor · Action - 1935
Baby Face Harrington as City Editor (uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
Four Hours to Kill! as Taft · Drama - 1935
The Case of the Curious Bride as Ferry Captain (uncredited) · Mystery - 1935
The Perfect Clue as District Attorney · Comedy - 1935
Car 99 as Trooper Captain Ryan · Crime - 1935
The Great Hotel Murder as Anthony Wilson · Mystery - 1935
The Gilded Lily as Managing Editor · Comedy - 1934
Murder in the Clouds as Lackey · Adventure - 1934
The St. Louis Kid as Mr. Harris · Drama - 1934
The Dragon Murder Case as Det. Hennessey · Mystery - 1934
The Circus Clown as Sheldon · Comedy - 1934
Fog Over Frisco as Detective Sergeant O'Hagen · Crime - 1934 It Happened One Night Comedy Worldwide box office: $17K
- 1934
The 9th Guest as Burke (Uncredited) · Horror - 1934
Miss Fane’s Baby Is Stolen as Chief of Police · Drama - 1933
Havana Widows as Mr. Timberg · Comedy - 1933
Female as Private Detective Falihee (Uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
College Coach as Charles Hauser · Drama - 1933
The Kennel Murder Case as Detective Hennessy (uncredited) · Crime - 1933
No Marriage Ties as Red Moran, City Desk Editor · Drama - 1933
Mary Stevens, M.D. as Walter Rising · Drama - 1933
Disgraced! as Thompson, Assistant District Attorney · Mystery - 1933
The Mayor of Hell as Wilson (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Private Detective 62 as Club Bartender (Uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Elmer, the Great as Mr. Wade (as Charles Wilson) · Comedy - 1933
Hard to Handle as Jailer (uncredited) · Comedy - 1932
The Trans-Atlantic Mystery as Detective Doyle (uncredited) · Mystery - 1931
Hot News Margie as Newspaper Editor (uncredited) · Comedy - 1931
Stolen Heaven as Detective · Drama - 1930
Getting a Ticket as Motorcycle Cop · Comedy
Who Charles C. Wilson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Charles C. Wilson shares the most films with. Joseph Crehan comes first, with 12 films together, followed by William B. Davidson (12).
Charles C. Wilson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Charles C. Wilson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Charles C. Wilson been in?
Charles C. Wilson is credited on 103 films, from 1930 to 1956. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Charles C. Wilson's highest-grossing movie?
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) is Charles C. Wilson's biggest box office hit, with $957K worldwide, ahead of It Happened One Night (1934) ($17K). Across every film with box office figures, Charles C. Wilson's movies have made $983K.
Charles C. Wilson's biggest hits What is Charles C. Wilson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Charles C. Wilson's filmography is Commotion on the Ocean (1956), in the role of J.L. Cameron - Managing Editor (archive footage).
Who does Charles C. Wilson work with most often?
Charles C. Wilson shares the most films with Joseph Crehan (12 films), William B. Davidson (12 films) and Irving Bacon (10 films).
The Best Charles C. Wilson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 103 credits.
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