Actor

Edward McNamara: Movies & Box Office

films: 13
on screen: 1932–1944
box office: $393

Career at a glance

Edward McNamara's Career in Numbers

Edward McNamara's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edward McNamara works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from 20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932) to Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Edward McNamara Movies by Decade

1930s 4
1940s 8

The 1940s were Edward McNamara's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Edward McNamara Movies by Genre

Crime 4
Drama 3
Romance 3
Comedy 2

Crime is the genre Edward McNamara has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of drama (3).

Edward McNamara Career Milestones

First film: 20,000 Years in Sing Sing 1932
Biggest box office hit: The Palm Beach Story $393 worldwide
Newest film: Arsenic and Old Lace 1944

13 credits

Edward McNamara Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Edward McNamara 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.

Edward McNamara Movies as an Actor

Edward McNamara in Documentaries & Specials

1942 Breakdowns of 1942 as Self · Comedy

Works with

Who Edward McNamara Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Edward McNamara shares the most films with. Jack Carson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by James Cagney (3). Under each name, their best-known films together.

Jack Carson 3 films together
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941)
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942)
James Cagney 3 films together
- Johnny Come Lately (1943)
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941)
- Great Guy (1936)
Olivia de Havilland 2 films together
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941)
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942)
Cary Grant 2 films together
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942)
Edward Brophy 2 films together
- Great Guy (1936)
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942)
Florence Bates 2 films together
- The Devil and Miss Jones (1941)
- Kitty Foyle (1940)
Edward G. Robinson 2 films together
- Silver Dollar (1932)
- Breakdowns of 1942 (1942)
Sam Wood 2 films together
- The Devil and Miss Jones (1941)
- Kitty Foyle (1940)

FAQ

Edward McNamara: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Edward McNamara been in?

Edward McNamara is credited on 13 films, from 1932 to 1944. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Edward McNamara's highest-grossing movie?

The Palm Beach Story (1942) is Edward McNamara's biggest box office hit, with $393 worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Edward McNamara's movies have made $393.

Edward McNamara's biggest hits

What is Edward McNamara's newest movie?

The most recent film on Edward McNamara's filmography is Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), in the role of Sergeant Brophy.

Who does Edward McNamara work with most often?

Edward McNamara shares the most films with Jack Carson (3 films), James Cagney (3 films) and Olivia de Havilland (2 films).

The Best Edward McNamara Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 13 credits.

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