The Best Francis McDonald Movies, Ranked
95 credits from 1916 to 1964, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Ten Commandments (1956) with $65.5M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Francis McDonald Box Office Hits
Francis McDonald's films have made $85.9M worldwide in total. The Ten Commandments (1956) is the biggest hit at $65.5M, ahead of Duel in the Sun (1946) ($20.4M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Francis McDonald Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Francis McDonald has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Western leads with 32 films, and Rancho Notorious (1952) is the pick of them.
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Western 32 films Rancho Notorious 1952 · as Harbin -
Drama 15 films Duel in the Sun 1946 · as Gambler (uncredited) -
Adventure 10 films The Sea Wolf 1941 -
Romance 7 films Morocco 1930 · as Sergeant Tatoche -
History 3 films The Ten Commandments 1956 · as Simon -
Thriller 2 films Bad Day at Black Rock 1955 · as Tall - White-haired Cafe Lounger (uncredited)
The Best Francis McDonald Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Francis McDonald's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1930s to 1950s.
The Latest Francis McDonald Movies
The most recent films Francis McDonald is credited on, newest first — starting with Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Robin and the 7 Hoods 1964 · Old Man at Robbo's Club -
The Big Fisherman 1959 · Scribe Spokesman -
Fort Massacre 1958 · Piute Man -
Pawnee 1957 · Uncle Tip Alden (as Francis J. McDonald) -
Last Stagecoach West 1957 · Old Man Colter -
The Guns of Fort Petticoat 1957 · Col. Chivington's Aide (uncredited) - The Ten Commandments 1956 · Simon
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Walk the Proud Land 1956 · The Shaman (uncredited) -
Thunder Over Arizona 1956 · Pliny Warren -
Dig That Uranium 1955 · The Indian Chief -
The Naked Dawn 1955 · Railroad guard -
Ten Wanted Men 1955 · Western
The Best Francis McDonald Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Francis McDonald films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Francis McDonald movie?
The Ten Commandments (1956) made the most at the box office, with $65.5M worldwide, followed by Duel in the Sun (1946) with $20.4M. Together, Francis McDonald's films with box office figures have made $85.9M.
What is the best Francis McDonald western movie?
Rancho Notorious (1952) is the best-rated of Francis McDonald's western films. In other genres: Duel in the Sun (drama), The Sea Wolf (adventure) and Morocco (romance).
What is the newest Francis McDonald movie?
The newest film on Francis McDonald's filmography is Robin and the 7 Hoods (1964), with Francis McDonald as Old Man at Robbo's Club.
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