Edward Earle: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 99
- on screen
- 1916–1956
Edward Earle's Career in Numbers
Edward Earle's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edward Earle works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Innocence of Ruth (1916) to Never Say Goodbye (1956), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Edward Earle Movies by Decade
- 1910s 1
- 1920s 4
- 1930s 41
- 1940s 40
- 1950s 13
The 1930s were Edward Earle's busiest decade, with 41 films.
Edward Earle Movies by Genre
- Drama 28
- Comedy 20
- Romance 15
- Mystery 6
- Crime 5
- Western 5
- Music 5
- Action 4
- Sci-Fi 2
- Adventure 2
Drama is the genre Edward Earle has worked in most, with 28 films, ahead of comedy (20).
Edward Earle Career Milestones
- First film
- The Innocence of Ruth 1916
- Newest film
- Never Say Goodbye 1956
Edward Earle Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Edward Earle 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
The She-Creature as Professor Anderson · Horror - 1956
Never Say Goodbye as Colonel Washburn · Romance - 1955
One Desire as Mr. Hathaway · Drama - 1953
Vice Squad as Vault Teller (uncredited) · Crime - 1953
The Stranger Wore a Gun as Jeb · Western - 1952
Hangman’s Knot as Union Captain · Action - 1952
The Merry Widow as Chestnut Vendor (uncredited) · Music - 1951
Flight to Mars as Justin (uncredited) · Sci-Fi - 1951
The Texas Rangers as Lowden (uncredited) · Western - 1951
Go for Broke! as Dress Parade General · Action - 1950
The Lawless as Town Councilman (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
Beware of Blondie as J.C. Dithers · Comedy - 1950
Blondie’s Hero as Richard Rogers (uncredited) · Comedy - 1949
The Gal Who Took the West as Mr. Nolan · Western - 1948
Words and Music as James Fernby Kelly · Drama - 1948
Command Decision as Congressman Watson · Drama - 1948
The Dark Past as McCoy (uncredited) · Crime - 1947
Ride the Pink Horse as Locke · Drama - 1947
The Mighty McGurk as Martin (uncredited) · Adventure - 1946
Dark Alibi as Thomas Harley · Crime - 1946
The Devil’s Mask as E. R. Willard · Mystery - 1945
Purity Squad as Judge (uncredited) · Crime - 1945
Circumstantial Evidence as Doctor · Drama - 1944
Double Exposure as District Attorney Merkle · Comedy - 1944
I Accuse My Parents as Judge · Drama - 1944
Black Magic as Dawson, Police Lab · Mystery - 1944
Maisie Goes to Reno as Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited) · Comedy - 1944
Wilson as Reporter (uncredited) · Drama - 1944
Detective Kitty O’Day as Oliver M. Wentworth · Romance - 1943
Jack London as James Hare · Drama - 1943
So Proudly We Hail as Doctor (Uncredited) · Drama - 1943
Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case as Morris (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
Crash Dive as Wreckage Victim · Action - 1943
Slightly Dangerous as Newspaper employee (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
Aerial Gunner as Squadron Commanding Officer (uncredited) · Drama - 1942
Lucky Jordan as Government Courier with Briefcase · Comedy - 1942
Wake Island as Commander (uncredited) · Drama - 1942
Dr. Broadway as Assistant District Attorney Hayes · Drama - 1941
Johnny Eager as Man #2 Watching Dog Run at Track (uncredited) · Drama - 1941
She Knew All the Answers as Harassed Man (uncredited) · Comedy - 1941
Border Vigilantes as Stevens · Western - 1941
Meet John Doe as Radio Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
This Thing Called Love Comedy - 1940
Angels Over Broadway as Vincent - Headwaiter (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Before I Hang as Dr. Nichols · Sci-Fi - 1940
I Love You Again as Mr. Watkins - Man in Bar on Ship (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
Sailor’s Lady as Navigator · Comedy - 1940
Edison, the Man as Broker · Drama - 1940
The Doctor Takes a Wife as Party Guest (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
Dark Command as Town Leader · Drama - 1940
Black Friday as Detective · Thriller - 1940
The Blue Bird as Maple Tree (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
The Green Hornet as Felix Grant · Adventure - 1939
Swanee River as Master of Ceremonies · Drama - 1939
Remember? as Joe · Romance - 1939
Barricade as American Consul's Under-Secretary · Drama - 1939
Buried Alive as Charlie Blake · Drama - 1939
Sued for Libel as Judge Clark · Mystery - 1939
Hollywood Cavalcade as Actor · Comedy - 1939
The Day the Bookies Wept as Race Judge (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Miracles for Sale as Ace of Spades Man · Mystery - 1939
Second Fiddle as Gregg · Comedy - 1939
Mandrake the Magician as Dr. Andre Bennett · Crime - 1939
Back Door to Heaven as Judge (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
East Side of Heaven as Henry Smith (uncredited) · Family - 1939
Three Smart Girls Grow Up as Executive · Music - 1939
Within the Law as Floorwalker · Romance - 1939
The Ice Follies of 1939 as Man with Tolliver and Director (uncredited) · Music - 1939
Four Girls in White as Druggist · Comedy - 1938
Kentucky as Man with Woman at Race Track · Romance - 1938
The Duke of West Point as Surgeon · Drama - 1938
Say It in French as Bit Part · Comedy - 1938
You Can’t Take It with You as Bank Manager (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
Give Me a Sailor as Businessman (uncredited) · Comedy - 1938
Men with Wings as Officer · Drama - 1938
Woman Against Woman as Country Club Guest · Drama - 1938
The Rage of Paris as Chief of Waiters (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
Her Jungle Love as Capt. Avery · Music - 1937
Wells Fargo as Mr. Padden · Western - 1937
Murder in Greenwich Village as Mr. Andrews · Mystery - 1937
Live, Love and Learn as Second Gallery Salesman (uncredited) · Romance - 1937
Sky Racket as FBI Chief Maddox · Action - 1937
Artists & Models as Flunky (uncredited) · Music - 1937
The Devil Diamond as Arthur Stevens · Romance - 1936
Adventure in Manhattan as Jef - Henchman (uncredited) · Mystery - 1936
The Luckiest Girl in the World as Headwaiter - 1936
Love Before Breakfast as Quartermaster (uncredited) · Romance - 1936
Tell Your Children as FBI Investigator Mr. Wayne (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Rendezvous as Man in Code Room (uncredited) · War - 1935
West Point of the Air as Army Officer in Locker Room · Drama - 1934
Babes in Toyland as Townsman (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
He Was Her Man as Hotel Clerk · Romance - 1934
Stand Up and Cheer! as Secret Service Man · Family - 1931
A Woman of Experience as Captain Kurt von Hausen · Romance - 1928
The Wind as Beverly · Thriller - 1927
Spring Fever as Johnson · Romance - 1926
Irene as Larry Hadley · Comedy - 1924
The Family Secret as Garry Holmes · Comedy - 1916
The Innocence of Ruth as Jimmy Carter · Drama
Who Edward Earle Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Edward Earle shares the most films with. James Flavin comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Irving Bacon (9).
Edward Earle: Questions & Answers
How many movies Edward Earle has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Edward Earle been in?
Edward Earle is credited on 99 films, from 1916 to 1956. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Edward Earle's newest movie?
The most recent film on Edward Earle's filmography is The She-Creature (1956), in the role of Professor Anderson.
Who does Edward Earle work with most often?
Edward Earle shares the most films with James Flavin (9 films), Irving Bacon (9 films) and Billy Bletcher (5 films).
The Best Edward Earle Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 99 credits.
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