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Garry Owen: Movies & Box Office

films
68
on screen
1933–1950
box office
$66.9K
Career at a glance

Garry Owen's Career in Numbers

Garry Owen's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Garry Owen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Havana Widows (1933) to The Flying Saucer (1950), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Garry Owen Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 29
  2. 1940s 34
  3. 1950s 5

The 1940s were Garry Owen's busiest decade, with 34 films.

Garry Owen Movies by Genre

  • Drama 23
  • Comedy 17
  • Crime 6
  • Thriller 5
  • Romance 5
  • Mystery 4
  • Adventure 3
  • Western 2
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Music 1

Drama is the genre Garry Owen has worked in most, with 23 films, ahead of comedy (17).

Garry Owen Career Milestones

First film
Havana Widows 1933
Biggest box office hit
The Killers $58.2K worldwide
Newest film
The Flying Saucer 1950
68 credits

Garry Owen Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Garry Owen 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. 1950 The Milkman (1950) movie poster The Milkman as Irving · Comedy
  2. 1950 The Admiral Was a Lady (1950) movie poster The Admiral Was a Lady as Watson Jones · Comedy
  3. 1950 Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950) movie poster Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as Delivery Man (uncredited) · Comedy
  4. 1950 The Good Humor Man (1950) movie poster The Good Humor Man as Elevator Starter (uncredited) · Adventure
  5. 1950 The Flying Saucer (1950) movie poster The Flying Saucer as Bartender at Ernie's · Sci-Fi
  6. 1949 The File on Thelma Jordon (1949) movie poster The File on Thelma Jordon as Bailiff (Uncredited) · Thriller
  7. 1949 Too Late for Tears (1949) movie poster Too Late for Tears as Police Officer at Switchboard (uncredited) · Thriller
  8. 1949 Flamingo Road (1949) movie poster Flamingo Road Romance
  9. 1949 The Crooked Way (1949) movie poster The Crooked Way as Man from Green Acres Mortuary · Crime
  10. 1949 Knock on Any Door (1949) movie poster Knock on Any Door as Larry (uncredited) · Drama
  11. 1949 Criss Cross (1949) movie poster Criss Cross as Johnny (uncredited) · Crime
  12. 1948 Act of Violence (1948) movie poster Act of Violence as Auto Rental Co. Attendant (uncredited) · Thriller
  13. 1948 The Fuller Brush Man (1948) movie poster The Fuller Brush Man as Creamy (uncredited) · Adventure
  14. 1948 Money Madness (1948) movie poster Money Madness as Vance - Reporter (uncredited) · Thriller
  15. 1948 Here Comes Trouble (1948) movie poster Here Comes Trouble as Sports Editor (uncredited) · Comedy
  16. 1948 My Girl Tisa (1948) movie poster My Girl Tisa Drama
  17. 1947 It Had to Be You (1947) movie poster It Had to Be You as Second Cab Driver (uncredited) · Comedy
  18. 1947 The Flame (1947) movie poster The Flame as Detective · Drama
  19. 1947 Magic Town (1947) movie poster Magic Town as Cigar Counter Clerk (uncredited) · Romance
  20. 1947 My Favorite Brunette (1947) movie poster My Favorite Brunette as Reporter (uncredited) · Mystery
  21. 1947 My Brother Talks to Horses (1947) movie poster My Brother Talks to Horses as The Chestnut's Handler (uncredited) · Comedy
  22. 1946 The Dark Mirror (1946) movie poster The Dark Mirror as Franklin · Thriller
  23. 1946 The Killers (1946) movie poster The Killers as Joe Smalley (uncredited) · Mystery
  24. 1946 Up Goes Maisie (1946) movie poster Up Goes Maisie as Elevator Operator (Uncredited) · Comedy
  25. 1945 Adventure (1945) movie poster Adventure as Jabbo (unconfirmed) · Romance
  26. 1945 Fallen Angel (1945) movie poster Fallen Angel as Waiter (uncredited) · Crime
  27. 1945 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (1945) movie poster Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood as Director's Assistant (uncredited) · Comedy
  28. 1945 The Phantom Speaks (1945) movie poster The Phantom Speaks as Louis Fabian · Mystery
  29. 1944 The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) movie poster The Thin Man Goes Home as Pool Player (uncredited) · Mystery
  30. 1944 Something for the Boys (1944) movie poster Something for the Boys as Corporal O'Neill (uncredited) · Comedy
  31. 1944 Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) movie poster Arsenic and Old Lace as Taxi Cab Driver · Crime
  32. 1944 Andy Hardy’s Blonde Trouble (1944) movie poster Andy Hardy’s Blonde Trouble as Taxi Driver #3 (uncredited) · Comedy
  33. 1943 The Woman of the Town (1943) movie poster The Woman of the Town as Alhambra Dealer · Western
  34. 1943 Slightly Dangerous (1943) movie poster Slightly Dangerous as Detective (uncredited) · Comedy
  35. 1942 The Pride of the Yankees (1942) movie poster The Pride of the Yankees as Scorecard Vendor (uncredited) · Drama
  36. 1942 Lady in a Jam (1942) movie poster Lady in a Jam as Man at Auction (uncredited) · Western
  37. 1941 Appointment for Love (1941) movie poster Appointment for Love as Reporter (uncredited) · Romance
  38. 1941 The Wagons Roll at Night (1941) movie poster The Wagons Roll at Night as Gus · Drama
  39. 1940 City for Conquest (1940) movie poster City for Conquest as Reporter (uncredited) · Drama
  40. 1939 A Child Is Born (1939) movie poster A Child Is Born as First Drugstore Clerk (uncredited) · Drama
  41. 1939 Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) movie poster Angels Wash Their Faces as Driver Whose Car Hit Sleepy (uncredited) · Drama
  42. 1939 Dust Be My Destiny (1939) movie poster Dust Be My Destiny as Milkman (uncredited) · Drama
  43. 1939 Naughty But Nice (1939) movie poster Naughty But Nice as Bartender (uncredited) · Music
  44. 1939 Lucky Night (1939) movie poster Lucky Night as Willie Smith (uncredited) · Drama
  45. 1939 You Can’t Get Away with Murder (1939) movie poster You Can’t Get Away with Murder as Lock Man Inventor (uncredited) · Crime
  46. 1939 Within the Law (1939) movie poster Within the Law as Jenks' Associate · Romance
  47. 1939 Made for Each Other (1939) movie poster Made for Each Other as Denver Radio Operator (uncredited) · Comedy
  48. 1939 Idiot’s Delight (1939) movie poster Idiot’s Delight as Newsstand Vendor · Comedy
  49. 1938 Men with Wings (1938) movie poster Men with Wings as Reporter · Drama
  50. 1938 Call of The Yukon (1938) movie poster Call of The Yukon as Conner · Action
  51. 1938 Dangerous to Know (1938) movie poster Dangerous to Know as Mike Tookey, Chauffeur (uncredited) · Drama
  52. 1937 You’re Only Young Once (1937) movie poster You’re Only Young Once as Guide (uncredited) · Comedy
  53. 1937 My Dear Miss Aldrich (1937) movie poster My Dear Miss Aldrich as Policeman (uncredited) · Drama
  54. 1937 San Quentin (1937) movie poster San Quentin as Dopey · Drama
  55. 1937 Devil’s Playground (1937) movie poster Devil’s Playground as Radio Man · Drama
  56. 1936 King of Hockey (1936) movie poster King of Hockey as Jitters McCarthy, the Referee · Drama
  57. 1936 The Case of the Black Cat (1936) movie poster The Case of the Black Cat as Paul Drake · Crime
  58. 1936 Bullets or Ballots (1936) movie poster Bullets or Ballots as The Spotter (uncredited) · Drama
  59. 1936 The Country Doctor (1936) movie poster The Country Doctor as Jerry (uncredited) · Drama
  60. 1936 Boulder Dam (1936) movie poster Boulder Dam as Dam Worker (uncredited) · Drama
  61. 1935 Top Flat (1935) movie poster Top Flat as Garry, Patsy's friend (as Gary Owen) · Comedy
  62. 1935 I Live My Life (1935) movie poster I Live My Life as Elevator Operator (Uncredited) · Drama
  63. 1934 The Gay Bride (1934) movie poster The Gay Bride as Reporter (uncredited) · Comedy
  64. 1934 Little Miss Marker (1934) movie poster Little Miss Marker Drama
  65. 1933 Havana Widows (1933) movie poster Havana Widows as Sphinx Club Croupier (uncredited) · Comedy
  66. 1933 Stage Mother (1933) movie poster Stage Mother as Jerry, Stagehand (uncredited) · Drama
  67. 1933 Flying Devils (1933) movie poster Flying Devils as Carnival Ticket Seller · Adventure
  68. 1933 Hold Your Man (1933) movie poster Hold Your Man as Slim · Drama
Works with

Who Garry Owen Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Garry Owen shares the most films with. Joseph Crehan comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Henry O'Neill (6).

FAQ

Garry Owen: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Garry Owen been in?

Garry Owen is credited on 68 films, from 1933 to 1950. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Garry Owen's highest-grossing movie?

The Killers (1946) is Garry Owen's biggest box office hit, with $58.2K worldwide, ahead of Bullets or Ballots (1936) ($8.61K). Across every film with box office figures, Garry Owen's movies have made $66.9K.

Garry Owen's biggest hits

What is Garry Owen's newest movie?

The most recent film on Garry Owen's filmography is The Milkman (1950), in the role of Irving.

Who does Garry Owen work with most often?

Garry Owen shares the most films with Joseph Crehan (9 films), Henry O'Neill (6 films) and Irving Bacon (6 films).

The Best Garry Owen Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 68 credits.

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