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Edward Gargan, actor
Actor

Edward Gargan: Movies & Box Office

films
127
on screen
1931–1951
box office
$8.36K
Career at a glance

Edward Gargan's Career in Numbers

Edward Gargan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edward Gargan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Tarnished Lady (1931) to Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Edward Gargan Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 49
  2. 1940s 75
  3. 1950s 3

The 1940s were Edward Gargan's busiest decade, with 75 films.

Edward Gargan Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 43
  • Romance 24
  • Drama 24
  • Crime 8
  • Music 6
  • Mystery 6
  • Western 5
  • Thriller 4
  • Sci-Fi 3
  • Adventure 2

Comedy is the genre Edward Gargan has worked in most, with 43 films, ahead of romance (24).

Edward Gargan Career Milestones

First film
Tarnished Lady 1931
Biggest box office hit
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town $8.36K worldwide
127 credits

Edward Gargan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Edward Gargan 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. 1951 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) movie poster Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man as Milt (uncredited) · Sci-Fi
  2. 1950 Triple Trouble (1950) movie poster Triple Trouble as Officer Murphy · Comedy
  3. 1950 Key to the City (1950) movie poster Key to the City as S.F. Cop - Fire Escape (uncredited) · Comedy
  4. 1949 Hold That Baby! (1949) movie poster Hold That Baby! as Policeman Burton · Comedy
  5. 1948 You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) movie poster You Gotta Stay Happy as Detective (Uncredited) · Romance
  6. 1948 Adventures of Gallant Bess (1948) movie poster Adventures of Gallant Bess as Deputy Sheriff · Romance
  7. 1948 Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! (1948) movie poster Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! as Ted (uncredited) · Drama
  8. 1947 Exposed (1947) movie poster Exposed as Big Mac · Thriller
  9. 1947 So You’re Going to Be a Father (1947) movie poster So You’re Going to Be a Father as Pie Truck Driver (uncredited) · Comedy
  10. 1947 The Brasher Doubloon (1947) movie poster The Brasher Doubloon as Truck Driver (uncredited) · Crime
  11. 1946 Crack-Up (1946) movie poster Crack-Up as Cop in Arcade (Uncredited) · Thriller
  12. 1946 The Inner Circle (1946) movie poster The Inner Circle as Parking Ticket Cop · Thriller
  13. 1946 Behind the Mask (1946) movie poster Behind the Mask as Detective Dixon · Sci-Fi
  14. 1946 Cinderella Jones (1946) movie poster Cinderella Jones as Riley · Comedy
  15. 1946 Little Giant (1946) movie poster Little Giant as Policeman (uncredited) · Comedy
  16. 1946 Deadline at Dawn (1946) movie poster Deadline at Dawn as Bouncer (uncredited) · Romance
  17. 1945 Life with Blondie (1945) movie poster Life with Blondie as Hundefänger (uncredited) · Comedy
  18. 1945 She Wouldn’t Say Yes (1945) movie poster She Wouldn’t Say Yes as Cab Driver (uncredited) · Comedy
  19. 1945 Sing Your Way Home (1945) movie poster Sing Your Way Home as Jailer · Music
  20. 1945 Her Highness and the Bellboy (1945) movie poster Her Highness and the Bellboy as 1st Cop · Romance
  21. 1945 The Naughty Nineties (1945) movie poster The Naughty Nineties as Baxter - Saloon Bartender (uncredited) · Comedy
  22. 1945 Wonder Man (1945) movie poster Wonder Man as Policeman in Park · Comedy
  23. 1945 Dangerous Partners (1945) movie poster Dangerous Partners as Police Sgt. at Kempen's Apartment (uncredited) · Adventure
  24. 1945 Twice Blessed (1945) movie poster Twice Blessed as Outraged Baseball Fan (uncredited) · Comedy
  25. 1945 Earl Carroll Vanities (1945) movie poster Earl Carroll Vanities as Policeman · Music
  26. 1944 The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) movie poster The Thin Man Goes Home as Mickey Finnegan (uncredited) · Mystery
  27. 1944 San Fernando Valley (1944) movie poster San Fernando Valley as Keno · Western
  28. 1944 Detective Kitty O’Day (1944) movie poster Detective Kitty O’Day as Mike Storm · Romance
  29. 1944 The Falcon Out West (1944) movie poster The Falcon Out West as Homicide Detective Bates · Crime
  30. 1943 In Old Oklahoma (1943) movie poster In Old Oklahoma as Kelsey, Palace Hotel Waiter · Western
  31. 1943 The Falcon and the Co-Eds (1943) movie poster The Falcon and the Co-Eds as Detective Bates · Mystery
  32. 1943 Princess O’Rourke (1943) movie poster Princess O’Rourke as Slugged Pedestrian (uncredited) · Romance
  33. 1943 Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) movie poster Thank Your Lucky Stars as Doorman (uncredited) · Comedy
  34. 1943 The Falcon in Danger (1943) movie poster The Falcon in Danger as Det. Bates · War
  35. 1943 Hit the Ice (1943) movie poster Hit the Ice as Bank Policeman (uncredited) · Comedy
  36. 1943 The Falcon Strikes Back (1943) movie poster The Falcon Strikes Back as Detective Bates · Crime
  37. 1943 Something to Shout About (1943) movie poster Something to Shout About as Detective Stone · Music
  38. 1942 The Falcon’s Brother (1942) movie poster The Falcon’s Brother as Detective Bates · Mystery
  39. 1942 My Sister Eileen (1942) movie poster My Sister Eileen as Murphy - Policeman (uncredited) · Comedy
  40. 1942 Between Us Girls (1942) movie poster Between Us Girls as Cab Driver (uncredited) · Romance
  41. 1942 A-Haunting We Will Go (1942) movie poster A-Haunting We Will Go as Police Lt. Foster · Crime
  42. 1942 Blondie for Victory (1942) movie poster Blondie for Victory as Sergeant · Comedy
  43. 1942 Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942) movie poster Ten Gentlemen from West Point as Bombardier (uncredited) · Drama
  44. 1942 Lady in a Jam (1942) movie poster Lady in a Jam as Deputy · Western
  45. 1942 The Falcon Takes Over (1942) movie poster The Falcon Takes Over as Detective Bates (Uncredited) · Mystery
  46. 1942 Miss Annie Rooney (1942) movie poster Miss Annie Rooney as Policeman · Drama
  47. 1942 Meet the Stewarts (1942) movie poster Meet the Stewarts as Moving Man · Comedy
  48. 1942 My Favorite Blonde (1942) movie poster My Favorite Blonde Comedy
  49. 1942 What’s Cookin’? (1942) movie poster What’s Cookin’? as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) (unconfirmed) · Comedy
  50. 1942 Dr. Kildare’s Victory (1942) movie poster Dr. Kildare’s Victory as Willie Brooks · Drama
  51. 1942 Fly By Night (1942) movie poster Fly By Night as Officer Charlie Prescott · Thriller
  52. 1942 A Date with the Falcon (1942) movie poster A Date with the Falcon as Detective Bates (uncredited) · Crime
  53. 1942 Over My Dead Body (1942) movie poster Over My Dead Body as Police Sergeant · Mystery
  54. 1941 Niagara Falls (1941) movie poster Niagara Falls as Chuck · Comedy
  55. 1941 Ice-Capades (1941) movie poster Ice-Capades as Joe, the Bouncer · Romance
  56. 1941 Thieves Fall Out (1941) movie poster Thieves Fall Out as Dudley Kane · Comedy
  57. 1941 Here Comes Happiness (1941) movie poster Here Comes Happiness as Joe · Romance
  58. 1941 Flight from Destiny (1941) movie poster Flight from Destiny as Hotel Doorman · Drama
  59. 1941 Four Mothers (1941) movie poster Four Mothers as Harry (uncredited) · Romance
  60. 1940 This Thing Called Love (1940) movie poster This Thing Called Love as Police Officer · Comedy
  61. 1940 Go West (1940) movie poster Go West as Railroad Ticket Seller (uncredited) · Comedy
  62. 1940 The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date (1940) movie poster The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date as Chimp · Comedy
  63. 1940 The Villain Still Pursued Her (1940) movie poster The Villain Still Pursued Her as Bartender (uncredited) · Romance
  64. 1940 Spring Parade (1940) movie poster Spring Parade as Inga - the Fortune Teller · Music
  65. 1940 City for Conquest (1940) movie poster City for Conquest as Joe - Foreman (uncredited) · Drama
  66. 1940 Queen of the Mob (1940) movie poster Queen of the Mob as Bank Guard · Drama
  67. 1940 Susan and God (1940) movie poster Susan and God as Cabbie (uncredited) · Comedy
  68. 1940 Buck Benny Rides Again (1940) movie poster Buck Benny Rides Again as Policeman · Western
  69. 1940 An Angel from Texas (1940) movie poster An Angel from Texas as New York Policeman · Romance
  70. 1940 The Doctor Takes a Wife (1940) movie poster The Doctor Takes a Wife as George, the Doorman (uncredited) · Romance
  71. 1940 Two Girls on Broadway (1940) movie poster Two Girls on Broadway as Policeman Guarding Courtroom (uncredited) · Romance
  72. 1940 Johnny Apollo (1940) movie poster Johnny Apollo as Detective (uncredited) · Romance
  73. 1940 It All Came True (1940) movie poster It All Came True as Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) · Comedy
  74. 1940 Charlie Chan in Panama (1940) movie poster Charlie Chan in Panama as Plant Workman · Comedy
  75. 1940 Northwest Passage (1940) movie poster Northwest Passage as Capt. Butterfield · Adventure
  76. 1940 Castle on the Hudson (1940) movie poster Castle on the Hudson as Death Row Guard (uncredited) · Drama
  77. 1940 The Saint’s Double Trouble (1940) movie poster The Saint’s Double Trouble as Police Sergeant (uncredited) · Mystery
  78. 1940 Brother Rat and a Baby (1940) movie poster Brother Rat and a Baby as Cab Driver · Comedy
  79. 1939 A Child Is Born (1939) movie poster A Child Is Born as Officer Riley - Police Guard (uncredited) · Drama
  80. 1939 Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence (1939) movie poster Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence as Truck Driver · Drama
  81. 1939 $1,000 a Touchdown (1939) movie poster $1,000 a Touchdown as Ironmansky (uncredited) · Comedy
  82. 1939 Lucky Night (1939) movie poster Lucky Night as Policeman · Drama
  83. 1939 The Saint Strikes Back (1939) movie poster The Saint Strikes Back as Pinky Budd · Crime
  84. 1939 Blondie Meets the Boss (1939) movie poster Blondie Meets the Boss as Garden Café Doorman (uncredited) · Comedy
  85. 1939 Cafe Society (1939) movie poster Cafe Society as Cop · Comedy
  86. 1939 Yes, My Darling Daughter (1939) movie poster Yes, My Darling Daughter as Police Officer · Romance
  87. 1939 Honolulu (1939) movie poster Honolulu as Second Detective · Romance
  88. 1938 Spring Madness (1938) movie poster Spring Madness as Jim - a Policeman · Comedy
  89. 1938 Thanks for the Memory (1938) movie poster Thanks for the Memory as Flanahan · Romance
  90. 1938 Carefree (1938) movie poster Carefree as Policeman (uncredited) · Comedy
  91. 1938 Give Me a Sailor (1938) movie poster Give Me a Sailor as Chief Petty Officer (uncredited) · Comedy
  92. 1938 The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) movie poster The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Police Sergeant (uncredited) · Crime
  93. 1938 The Rage of Paris (1938) movie poster The Rage of Paris as Truck Driver (uncredited) · Romance
  94. 1938 Crime School (1938) movie poster Crime School as Officer Hogan · Drama
  95. 1937 Madame X (1937) movie poster Madame X as Mate of Dorcas · Drama
  96. 1937 Back in Circulation (1937) movie poster Back in Circulation as Policeman at Train Wreck (uncredited) · Drama
  97. 1937 The Go-Getter (1937) movie poster The Go-Getter as Police Officer Riley (uncredited) · Romance
  98. 1937 You Can’t Buy Luck (1937) movie poster You Can’t Buy Luck as Butch (uncredited) · Romance
  99. 1937 Jim Hanvey, Detective (1937) movie poster Jim Hanvey, Detective as O. R.Smith · Romance
  100. 1937 The Man Who Found Himself (1937) movie poster The Man Who Found Himself as Policeman in Park · Drama
  101. 1937 The Great O’Malley (1937) movie poster The Great O’Malley as Policeman Driving Radio Car (uncredited) · Drama
  102. 1936 Great Guy (1936) movie poster Great Guy as Henchman Al · Crime
  103. 1936 Valiant Is the Word for Carrie (1936) movie poster Valiant Is the Word for Carrie Drama
  104. 1936 Stage Struck (1936) movie poster Stage Struck as Rordan · Comedy
  105. 1936 My Man Godfrey (1936) movie poster My Man Godfrey as Detective (uncredited) · Comedy
  106. 1936 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) movie poster Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Bodyguard (uncredited) · Romance
  107. 1936 Boulder Dam (1936) movie poster Boulder Dam as Pa's Guest (uncredited) · Drama
  108. 1936 Sutter’s Gold (1936) movie poster Sutter’s Gold as Wagon Driver · Western
  109. 1936 The Walking Dead (1936) movie poster The Walking Dead as Guard Sitting Outside Warden's Office (uncredited) · Sci-Fi
  110. 1936 Anything Goes (1936) movie poster Anything Goes as Detective · Music
  111. 1935 The Bride Comes Home (1935) movie poster The Bride Comes Home as Cab Driver · Comedy
  112. 1935 Two for Tonight (1935) movie poster Two for Tonight as Taxi Driver · Music
  113. 1935 Here Comes Cookie (1935) movie poster Here Comes Cookie as Policeman (uncredited) · Comedy
  114. 1935 We’re in the Money (1935) movie poster We’re in the Money as Clancy O'Rourke · Comedy
  115. 1935 Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935) movie poster Man on the Flying Trapeze as Patrolman · Comedy
  116. 1935 One New York Night (1935) movie poster One New York Night as Trench · Romance
  117. 1935 The Gilded Lily (1935) movie poster The Gilded Lily as Guard · Comedy
  118. 1934 We Live Again (1934) movie poster We Live Again as Warden's assistant · Drama
  119. 1934 Belle of the Nineties (1934) movie poster Belle of the Nineties as Stogie (Ruby's agent) · Comedy
  120. 1934 Registered Nurse (1934) movie poster Registered Nurse as Officer Pat O'Brien · Drama
  121. 1934 David Harum (1934) movie poster David Harum as Bill Montague (uncredited) · Comedy
  122. 1933 Queen Christina (1933) movie poster Queen Christina as Drinker Betting on 9 (uncredited) · History
  123. 1933 Three Cornered Moon (1933) movie poster Three Cornered Moon as Mike, the Landlord (uncredited) · Comedy
  124. 1933 Mary Stevens, M.D. (1933) movie poster Mary Stevens, M.D. as 'Captain' the Policeman (uncredited) · Drama
  125. 1933 Gambling Ship (1933) movie poster Gambling Ship as Deputy (uncredited) · Drama
  126. 1933 The Girl in 419 (1933) movie poster The Girl in 419 as Lt. 'Babs' Riley · Drama
  127. 1931 Tarnished Lady (1931) movie poster Tarnished Lady as Al - Man in Bar · Drama
Works with

Who Edward Gargan Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Edward Gargan shares the most films with. Irving Bacon comes first, with 15 films together, followed by Tom Dugan (10).

FAQ

Edward Gargan: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Edward Gargan been in?

Edward Gargan is credited on 127 films, from 1931 to 1951. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Edward Gargan's highest-grossing movie?

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) is Edward Gargan's biggest box office hit, with $8.36K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Edward Gargan's movies have made $8.36K.

Edward Gargan's biggest hits

What is Edward Gargan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Edward Gargan's filmography is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951), in the role of Milt (uncredited).

Who does Edward Gargan work with most often?

Edward Gargan shares the most films with Irving Bacon (15 films), Tom Dugan (10 films) and Henry O'Neill (10 films).

The Best Edward Gargan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 127 credits.

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