George Melford: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 35
- as director
- 8
- on screen
- 1911–1956
- box office
- $65.6M
George Melford's Career in Numbers
George Melford's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres George Melford works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Mexican Joan of Arc (1911) to The Ten Commandments (1956), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
George Melford Movies by Decade
- 1910s 2
- 1920s 3
- 1930s 8
- 1940s 15
- 1950s 7
The 1940s were George Melford's busiest decade, with 15 films.
George Melford Movies by Genre
- Western 9
- Drama 8
- Comedy 7
- Adventure 5
- History 1
- Thriller 1
- Crime 1
- Mystery 1
- Horror 1
- Romance 1
Western is the genre George Melford has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (8).
George Melford Career Milestones
- First film
- The Mexican Joan of Arc 1911
- Biggest box office hit
- The Ten Commandments $65.5M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Ten Commandments 1956
George Melford Filmography: Every Movie
Every film George Melford is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 8 as director and 27 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by George Melford
8
George Melford Movies as an Actor
27- 1956
The Ten Commandments as Hebrew at Golden Calf / Nobleman · History Worldwide box office: $65.5M - 1954
The Egyptian as Priest · Drama - 1953
A Blueprint for Murder as Bailiff (Uncredited) · Thriller - 1953
Raiders of the Seven Seas as Tailor · Adventure - 1952
Cripple Creek Western - 1952
The Brigand as Majordomo (uncredited) · Adventure - 1950
A Ticket to Tomahawk Comedy - 1949
It Happens Every Spring as Conductor (uncredited) · Comedy - 1948
Call Northside 777 as Parole Board Member (uncredited) · Drama - 1945
Circumstantial Evidence as Prison Board Member · Drama - 1945
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as Mr. Spencer (uncredited) · Drama - 1944
Hail the Conquering Hero as Sheriff (uncredited) · Comedy - 1942
Quiet Please, Murder as Guard in Library · Crime - 1942
Valley of the Sun as Dr. Thomas · Western - 1941
Belle Starr as Preacher (uncredited) · Western - 1941
Robbers of the Range as Colonel Lodge · Western - 1941
Meet John Doe as Chamber of Commerce Member (uncredited) · Comedy - 1941
Virginia as Guest · Drama - 1940
Brigham Young as John Taylor · Western - 1940
The Great McGinty as Senior Senator (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Buck Benny Rides Again as Bartender · Western - 1940
My Little Chickadee as Greasewood Sheriff-Elect on Train (uncredited) · Western - 1939
Remember the Night as Brian the Bailiff (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Rulers of the Sea as Landlord (Uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence as Hobo · Drama - 1939
Island of Lost Men Mystery - 1939
Frontier Marshal Western
Who George Melford Makes Movies With
The actors and directors George Melford shares the most films with. John Carradine comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Ward Bond (3).
George Melford: Questions & Answers
How many movies George Melford has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has George Melford been in?
George Melford is credited on 35 films, from 1911 to 1956. 27 of them as an actor and 8 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is George Melford's highest-grossing movie?
The Ten Commandments (1956) is George Melford's biggest box office hit, with $65.5M worldwide, ahead of Drácula (1931) ($89.2K). Across every film with box office figures, George Melford's movies have made $65.6M.
George Melford's biggest hits What is George Melford's newest movie?
The most recent film on George Melford's filmography is The Ten Commandments (1956), in the role of Hebrew at Golden Calf / Nobleman.
Who does George Melford work with most often?
George Melford shares the most films with John Carradine (4 films), Ward Bond (3 films) and James Flavin (3 films).
The Best George Melford Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 credits.
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