The Best Esther Dale Movies, Ranked
61 credits from 1934 to 1960, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Monkey Business (1952) with $265 worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Esther Dale Movies
The most recent films Esther Dale is credited on, newest first — starting with North to Alaska (1960). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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North to Alaska 1960 · Woman at Picnic -
The Sound and the Fury 1959 · Mrs. Maud Mansfield -
The Oklahoman 1957 · Mrs. Fitzgerald -
Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki 1955 · Birdie Hicks -
Monkey Business 1952 · Mrs. Rhinelander -
Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair 1952 · Birdie Hicks -
Too Young to Kiss 1951 · Mrs. Boykin -
Walk Softly, Stranger 1950 · Miss Thompson -
Surrender 1950 · Aunt May -
No Man of Her Own 1950 · Josie -
Holiday Affair 1949 · Drama -
Ma and Pa Kettle 1949 · Mrs. Birdie Hicks
The Best Esther Dale Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Esther Dale films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Esther Dale movie?
Monkey Business (1952) made the most at the box office, with $265 worldwide. Together, Esther Dale's films with box office figures have made $265.
Which Esther Dale movie won the most awards?
The Awful Truth (1937) is the most decorated Esther Dale film, with 1 win from 6 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Esther Dale sci-fi movie?
Monkey Business (1952) is the best-rated of Esther Dale's sci-fi films.
What is the newest Esther Dale movie?
The newest film on Esther Dale's filmography is North to Alaska (1960), with Esther Dale as Woman at Picnic.
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