Skip to content
What's After the Movie?

Jump to
What's After the Movie?
George Lessey, actor
Actor

George Lessey: Movies & Filmography

films
33
on screen
1911–1944
Career at a glance

George Lessey's Career in Numbers

George Lessey's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres George Lessey works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Romeo and Juliet (1911) to None Shall Escape (1944), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

George Lessey Movies by Decade

  1. 1910s 5
  2. 1920s 1
  3. 1930s 3
  4. 1940s 24

The 1940s were George Lessey's busiest decade, with 24 films.

George Lessey Movies by Genre

  • Drama 12
  • Comedy 10
  • Romance 4
  • Action 1
  • War 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Family 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Documentary 1

Drama is the genre George Lessey has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of comedy (10).

George Lessey Career Milestones

First film
Romeo and Juliet 1911
Newest film
None Shall Escape 1944
33 credits

George Lessey Filmography: Every Movie

Every film George Lessey 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 Bride by Mistake (1944) movie poster Bride by Mistake as Business Man · Comedy
  2. 1944 Buffalo Bill (1944) movie poster Buffalo Bill as Mr. Schyler Vandervere · Action
  3. 1944 None Shall Escape (1944) movie poster None Shall Escape as Presiding Judge · War
  4. 1943 Mission to Moscow (1943) movie poster Mission to Moscow as Bill - Well-wisher (uncredited) · Drama
  5. 1942 The Gay Sisters (1942) movie poster The Gay Sisters as Judge Barrows · Romance
  6. 1942 The Pride of the Yankees (1942) movie poster The Pride of the Yankees as Mayor of New Rochelle · Drama
  7. 1942 Rings on Her Fingers (1942) movie poster Rings on Her Fingers as Fenwick Sr. · Romance
  8. 1942 Roxie Hart (1942) movie poster Roxie Hart as Judge · Comedy
  9. 1941 Sweetheart of the Campus (1941) movie poster Sweetheart of the Campus as Dr. Hale · Romance
  10. 1941 Moon Over Miami (1941) movie poster Moon Over Miami as William 'Willie' Boulton · Comedy
  11. 1941 Men of Boys Town (1941) movie poster Men of Boys Town as Bradford Stone · Drama
  12. 1941 Blonde Inspiration (1941) movie poster Blonde Inspiration as C. V. Hutchins · Comedy
  13. 1940 Go West (1940) movie poster Go West as Railroad President · Comedy
  14. 1940 Gallant Sons (1940) movie poster Gallant Sons as Judge · Mystery
  15. 1940 Hullabaloo (1940) movie poster Hullabaloo as Mr. Arthur Jay Norton · Comedy
  16. 1940 Sky Murder (1940) movie poster Sky Murder as Senator Monrose · Comedy
  17. 1940 Good Bad Boys (1940) movie poster Good Bad Boys as Judge Kincaid · Family
  18. 1940 Boom Town (1940) movie poster Boom Town as Judge · Adventure
  19. 1940 Soak the Old (1940) movie poster Soak the Old as William Bowen, Narrator · Drama
  20. 1940 The Golden Fleecing (1940) movie poster The Golden Fleecing as Buckley Sloan · Comedy
  21. 1940 Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940) movie poster Andy Hardy Meets Debutante as Underwood · Romance
  22. 1940 Hollywood: Style Center of the World (1940) movie poster Hollywood: Style Center of the World as Mary's Father · Documentary
  23. 1940 Edison, the Man (1940) movie poster Edison, the Man as Toastmaster · Drama
  24. 1940 Dr. Kildare’s Strange Case (1940) movie poster Dr. Kildare’s Strange Case as Rufus Ingersoll · Drama
  25. 1939 How to Eat (1939) movie poster How to Eat as Toastmaster at Dinner · Comedy
  26. 1939 One Third of a Nation (1939) movie poster One Third of a Nation as Doctor (uncredited) · Drama
  27. 1938 Birthright (1938) movie poster Birthright Drama
  28. 1923 The Silent Command (1923) movie poster The Silent Command as Mr. Collins · Drama
  29. 1913 The Ambassador’s Daughter (1913) movie poster The Ambassador’s Daughter as Richard Farnsworth, an attaché at the embassy
  30. 1913 At Bear Track Gulch (1913) movie poster At Bear Track Gulch as Jack Turner · Comedy
  31. 1912 Hope - A Red Cross Seal Story (1912) movie poster Hope - A Red Cross Seal Story as Bank President John Harvey · Drama
  32. 1912 The Passer-by (1912) movie poster The Passer-by as Hamilton Crawford, the Bridegroom · Drama
  33. 1911 Romeo and Juliet (1911) movie poster Romeo and Juliet as Romeo · Drama
Works with

Who George Lessey Makes Movies With

The actors and directors George Lessey shares the most films with. Spencer Tracy comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Donald Meek (3).

FAQ

George Lessey: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has George Lessey been in?

George Lessey is credited on 33 films, from 1911 to 1944. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is George Lessey's newest movie?

The most recent film on George Lessey's filmography is Bride by Mistake (1944), in the role of Business Man.

Who does George Lessey work with most often?

George Lessey shares the most films with Spencer Tracy (4 films), Donald Meek (3 films) and Frank Reicher (3 films).

The Best George Lessey Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.

See the ranking

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app