Esma Cannon: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 55
- on screen
- 1936–1964
- box office
- $15
Esma Cannon's Career in Numbers
Esma Cannon's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Esma Cannon works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Man Behind the Mask (1936) to Hide and Seek (1964), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Esma Cannon Movies by Decade
- 1930s 7
- 1940s 15
- 1950s 17
- 1960s 16
The 1950s were Esma Cannon's busiest decade, with 17 films.
Esma Cannon Movies by Genre
- Comedy 27
- Drama 9
- Thriller 5
- Romance 4
- Crime 3
- Music 2
- Action 1
- Mystery 1
- Horror 1
- Adventure 1
Comedy is the genre Esma Cannon has worked in most, with 27 films, ahead of drama (9).
Esma Cannon Career Milestones
- First film
- The Man Behind the Mask 1936
- Biggest box office hit
- A Canterbury Tale $15 worldwide
- Newest film
- Hide and Seek 1964
Esma Cannon Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Esma Cannon 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.
- 1964
Hide and Seek as Tea Lady · Action - 1963
Carry On Cabby as Flo Sims · Comedy - 1963
Nurse on Wheels as Mrs. Jones · Comedy - 1962
The Fast Lady as Lady on Zebra Crossing · Comedy - 1962
On the Beat as Mrs. Stammers · Comedy - 1962
We Joined the Navy as Consul's Wife · Comedy - 1962
In the Doghouse as Mrs. Raikes · Drama - 1962
Carry On Cruising as Bridget Madderley · Comedy - 1961
What a Carve Up! as Aunt Emily · Mystery - 1961
Raising the Wind as Mrs. Deevens · Comedy - 1961
Carry On Regardless as Miss Cooling · Comedy - 1960
No Kidding as District Nurse · Comedy - 1960
Doctor in Love as Rafia Woman · Comedy - 1960
Carry On Constable as Deaf Old Lady · Comedy - 1960
The Flesh and the Fiends as Aggie · Horror - 1960
Inn for Trouble as Dolly · Comedy - 1959
Expresso Bongo as Nightclub Cleaner · Music - 1959
I’m All Right Jack as Spencer · Comedy - 1959
Jack the Ripper as Nelly · Crime - 1958
Further Up the Creek as Maudie Lovelace · Comedy - 1956
Three Men in a Boat as Meek Woman (Maze) · Comedy - 1956
A Touch of the Sun as Miss Tickle · Comedy - 1956
Sailor Beware as Edie Hornett · Comedy - 1955
Simon and Laura as Laura from Newcastle · Comedy - 1955
Out of the Clouds as Rich Woman's Companion · Drama - 1954
The Sleeping Tiger as Scrubwoman with ladder · Thriller - 1953
The Large Rope as Screaming Woman · Drama - 1953
The Steel Key as Patient in Doctor's Waiting Room · Thriller - 1953
Noose for a Lady as Miss Ginch · Drama - 1952
Crow Hollow as Aunt Judith Armour · Thriller - 1950
Last Holiday as Miss Fox · Comedy - 1950
Double Confession as Madam Cleo · Crime - 1950
Guilt Is My Shadow as Peggy · Crime - 1949
Marry Me as Pleasant Little Woman (uncredited) · Comedy - 1949
The Huggetts Abroad as Brown Owl · Comedy - 1949
Vote for Huggett as (uncredited) · Comedy - 1949
Helter Skelter as Autograph Huntress · Romance - 1948
Here Come the Huggetts as Youth Leader · Drama - 1947
Jassy as Lindy Wicks · Adventure - 1947
Holiday Camp as Elsie Dawson · Comedy - 1946
The Years Between as Effie · Romance - 1944
Don’t Take It to Heart as Maid · Comedy - 1944
A Canterbury Tale as Agnes · Drama Worldwide box office: $15 - 1944
English Without Tears as Queenie · Comedy - 1944
Fanny by Gaslight as Maid (uncredited) · Romance - 1942
The Young Mr. Pitt as Servant at Lord Auckland's · Drama - 1941
Quiet Wedding as (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
Contraband as Erik Skold's Niece · Thriller - 1939
The Spy in Black as Maggie · War - 1939
Poison Pen as Mrs Warren · Drama - 1939
I Met a Murderer as A Hiker · Thriller - 1939
Trouble Brewing as Maid · Music - 1938
It’s in the Air as Sir Philip's Maid · Comedy - 1938
I See Ice as Bride · Comedy - 1936
The Man Behind the Mask as Waitress · Drama
Who Esma Cannon Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Esma Cannon shares the most films with. Judith Furse comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Kathleen Harrison (6).
Esma Cannon: Questions & Answers
How many movies Esma Cannon has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Esma Cannon been in?
Esma Cannon is credited on 55 films, from 1936 to 1964. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Esma Cannon's highest-grossing movie?
A Canterbury Tale (1944) is Esma Cannon's biggest box office hit, with $15 worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Esma Cannon's movies have made $15.
Esma Cannon's biggest hits What is Esma Cannon's newest movie?
The most recent film on Esma Cannon's filmography is Hide and Seek (1964), in the role of Tea Lady.
Who does Esma Cannon work with most often?
Esma Cannon shares the most films with Judith Furse (8 films), Kathleen Harrison (6 films) and Ambrosine Phillpotts (5 films).
The Best Esma Cannon Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 55 credits.
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