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Edward McWade, actor
Actor

Edward McWade: Movies & Filmography

films
49
on screen
1925–1944
Career at a glance

Edward McWade's Career in Numbers

Edward McWade's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edward McWade works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Monster (1925) to Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Edward McWade Movies by Decade

  1. 1920s 1
  2. 1930s 37
  3. 1940s 11

The 1930s were Edward McWade's busiest decade, with 37 films.

Edward McWade Movies by Genre

  • Drama 13
  • Comedy 10
  • Romance 8
  • Mystery 6
  • Crime 3
  • Action 2
  • Western 2
  • Music 2
  • Adventure 2
  • Documentary 1

Drama is the genre Edward McWade has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of comedy (10).

Edward McWade Career Milestones

First film
The Monster 1925
Newest film
Arsenic and Old Lace 1944
49 credits

Edward McWade Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Edward McWade 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. 1944 Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) movie poster Arsenic and Old Lace as Gibbs · Crime
  2. 1943 Crash Dive (1943) movie poster Crash Dive as Crony · Action
  3. 1943 The Hard Way (1943) movie poster The Hard Way as Stage Doorman (Uncredited) · Drama
  4. 1942 Lady in a Jam (1942) movie poster Lady in a Jam as Ground-Hog · Western
  5. 1942 The Lady Is Willing (1942) movie poster The Lady Is Willing as Boston Doorman (uncredited) · Romance
  6. 1941 I Wake Up Screaming (1941) movie poster I Wake Up Screaming as Old man at library (uncredited) · Mystery
  7. 1941 Nothing But the Truth (1941) movie poster Nothing But the Truth as Elderly Clerk (uncredited) · Comedy
  8. 1940 Chad Hanna (1940) movie poster Chad Hanna as Elias · Romance
  9. 1940 The Return of Frank James (1940) movie poster The Return of Frank James as Colonel Jackson · Western
  10. 1940 Brother Orchid (1940) movie poster Brother Orchid as Aged Brother (uncredited) · Comedy
  11. 1940 Teddy the Rough Rider (1940) movie poster Teddy the Rough Rider as Russell Alger, Secretary of War · Documentary
  12. 1939 Indianapolis Speedway (1939) movie poster Indianapolis Speedway as Tom Dugan · Drama
  13. 1939 Naughty But Nice (1939) movie poster Naughty But Nice as Professor Trill (uncredited) · Music
  14. 1939 Zenobia (1939) movie poster Zenobia as Minister · Comedy
  15. 1938 Comet Over Broadway (1938) movie poster Comet Over Broadway as Harvey · Romance
  16. 1938 Garden of the Moon (1938) movie poster Garden of the Moon as Peter McGillicuddy · Romance
  17. 1938 White Banners (1938) movie poster White Banners as Sloan · Drama
  18. 1938 Three Comrades (1938) movie poster Three Comrades as Ludwig, Pat’s majordomo (uncredited) · Drama
  19. 1938 The Patient in Room 18 (1938) movie poster The Patient in Room 18 as Frank Warren · Comedy
  20. 1937 They Won’t Forget (1937) movie poster They Won’t Forget as Confederate Soldier · Mystery
  21. 1937 Let’s Get Married (1937) movie poster Let’s Get Married as Tom · Comedy
  22. 1936 The Case of the Black Cat (1936) movie poster The Case of the Black Cat as Keene's Apartment Manager (uncredited) · Crime
  23. 1936 Satan Met a Lady (1936) movie poster Satan Met a Lady as City Fathers Committee Member (uncredited) · Mystery
  24. 1936 The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936) movie poster The Ex-Mrs. Bradford as Minister in Film (uncredited) · Mystery
  25. 1936 The Country Doctor (1936) movie poster The Country Doctor as Newspaper Editor (uncredited) · Drama
  26. 1936 King of the Islands (1936) movie poster King of the Islands as The Princess' Father · Music
  27. 1936 Darkest Africa (1936) movie poster Darkest Africa as Gorn · Adventure
  28. 1935 If You Could Only Cook (1935) movie poster If You Could Only Cook as Justice of the Peace (uncredited) · Romance
  29. 1935 Frisco Kid (1935) movie poster Frisco Kid as Tupper · Romance
  30. 1935 The Goose and the Gander (1935) movie poster The Goose and the Gander as Justice of the Peace (uncredited) · Comedy
  31. 1935 Red Salute (1935) movie poster Red Salute as Baldy · Drama
  32. 1935 Stranded (1935) movie poster Stranded as Tim Powers · Drama
  33. 1935 Oil for the Lamps of China (1935) movie poster Oil for the Lamps of China as Dan · Drama
  34. 1935 The Girl from 10th Avenue (1935) movie poster The Girl from 10th Avenue as Art Clerk · Drama
  35. 1935 Mary Jane’s Pa (1935) movie poster Mary Jane’s Pa as Chuck - the Old Timer · Romance
  36. 1935 Life Begins at Forty (1935) movie poster Life Begins at Forty as Doctor · Comedy
  37. 1934 Murder in the Clouds (1934) movie poster Murder in the Clouds as Clement Williams · Adventure
  38. 1934 Gentlemen Are Born (1934) movie poster Gentlemen Are Born as Pawnbroker · Romance
  39. 1934 I Sell Anything (1934) movie poster I Sell Anything as Mr. Arden - Old Man (uncredited) · Comedy
  40. 1934 A Lost Lady (1934) movie poster A Lost Lady as Simpson · Drama
  41. 1934 The Notorious Sophie Lang (1934) movie poster The Notorious Sophie Lang as Jeweler (uncredited) · Drama
  42. 1934 The Meanest Gal in Town (1934) movie poster The Meanest Gal in Town as Clark · Comedy
  43. 1933 Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) movie poster Bureau of Missing Persons as Tom - Dock Watchman (uncredited) · Comedy
  44. 1933 Girl Missing (1933) movie poster Girl Missing as Henry Gibson's Valet (Uncredited) · Crime
  45. 1932 6 Hours to Live (1932) movie poster 6 Hours to Live as Ivan · Mystery
  46. 1932 Big City Blues (1932) movie poster Big City Blues as Baggage Master (uncredited) · Drama
  47. 1932 Two Seconds (1932) movie poster Two Seconds as The Prison Doctor · Drama
  48. 1932 The Crowd Roars (1932) movie poster The Crowd Roars as Tom Beal the Counterman · Action
  49. 1925 The Monster (1925) movie poster The Monster as Luke Watson · Mystery
Works with

Who Edward McWade Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Edward McWade shares the most films with. Guy Kibbee comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Hobart Cavanaugh (6).

FAQ

Edward McWade: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Edward McWade been in?

Edward McWade is credited on 49 films, from 1925 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 McWade's newest movie?

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

Who does Edward McWade work with most often?

Edward McWade shares the most films with Guy Kibbee (7 films), Hobart Cavanaugh (6 films) and Joseph Crehan (6 films).

The Best Edward McWade Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 49 credits.

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