The Best Edmund Gwenn Movies, Ranked
58 credits from 1931 to 1982, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Charley’s Aunt (1941) with $2.28M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Edmund Gwenn Box Office Hits
Edmund Gwenn's films have made $3.16M worldwide in total. Charley’s Aunt (1941) is the biggest hit at $2.28M, ahead of Sylvia Scarlett (1935) ($497K). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
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Charley’s Aunt 1941 · Comedy $2.28M - 2
Sylvia Scarlett 1935 · Romance $497K - 3
Les Miserables 1952 · Adventure $281K - 4
Lassie Come Home 1943 · Adventure $99.2K - 5
Miracle on 34th Street 1947 · Drama $3.85K - 6
Green Dolphin Street 1947 · Drama $2.48K - 7
Them! 1954 · Sci-Fi $1.11K - 8
The Student Prince 1954 · Romance $281
The Best Edmund Gwenn Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Edmund Gwenn has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Comedy leads with 19 films, and Charley’s Aunt (1941) is the pick of them.
The Best Edmund Gwenn Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Edmund Gwenn's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1930s to 1950s.
Most Awarded Edmund Gwenn Movies
Edmund Gwenn's films with wins at the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database, the most decorated first. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) leads with 5 wins from 5 nominations.
The Latest Edmund Gwenn Movies
The most recent films Edmund Gwenn is credited on, newest first — starting with The Rocket from Calabuch (1956). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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The Rocket from Calabuch 1956 · Prof. Jorge Serra Hamilton -
It’s a Dog’s Life 1955 · Jeremiah Edward Emmett Augustus Nolan -
The Trouble with Harry 1955 · Mystery - Them! 1954 · Sci-Fi
- The Student Prince 1954 · Prof. Juttner
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The Bigamist 1953 · Mr. Jordan -
Mister Scoutmaster 1953 · Dr. Stone -
Something for the Birds 1952 · 'Admiral' Johnnie Adams -
Bonzo Goes to College 1952 · Coach Ted 'Pop' Drew - Les Miserables 1952 · Bishop Courbet
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Peking Express 1951 · Father Joseph Murray -
For Heaven’s Sake 1950 · Arthur
The Best Edmund Gwenn Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Edmund Gwenn films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Edmund Gwenn movie?
Charley’s Aunt (1941) made the most at the box office, with $2.28M worldwide, followed by Sylvia Scarlett (1935) with $497K. Together, Edmund Gwenn's films with box office figures have made $3.16M.
Which Edmund Gwenn movie won the most awards?
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) is the most decorated Edmund Gwenn film, with 5 wins from 5 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Edmund Gwenn comedy movie?
Charley’s Aunt (1941) is the best-rated of Edmund Gwenn's comedy films. In other genres: Miracle on 34th Street (drama), Sylvia Scarlett (romance) and Les Miserables (adventure).
What is the newest Edmund Gwenn movie?
The newest film on Edmund Gwenn's filmography is Hollywood’s Children (1982), with Edmund Gwenn as Self (archive footage).
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