Howard Bretherton: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 31
- on screen
- 1931–1948
Howard Bretherton's Career in Numbers
Howard Bretherton's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Howard Bretherton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Once Over, Light (1931) to Because of Eve (1948), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Howard Bretherton Movies by Decade
- 1930s 13
- 1940s 18
The 1940s were Howard Bretherton's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Howard Bretherton Movies by Genre
- Western 11
- Drama 6
- Adventure 3
- Comedy 3
- Mystery 2
- Romance 2
- Crime 2
- Documentary 1
- Action 1
Western is the genre Howard Bretherton has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of drama (6).
Howard Bretherton Career Milestones
- First film
- Once Over, Light 1931
- Newest film
- Because of Eve 1948
Howard Bretherton Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Howard Bretherton 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.
- 1948
The Prince of Thieves Adventure - 1948
Because of Eve Drama - 1946
The Trap Mystery - 1946
Here Comes the Circus Documentary - 1945
The Monster and the Ape Action - 1944
The Girl Who Dared Romance - 1943
Whispering Footsteps Drama - 1942
Dawn on the Great Divide Western - 1942
Pirates of the Prairie Western - 1942
Below the Border Western - 1941
Outlaws of the Desert Western - 1941
Twilight on the Trail Western - 1941
In Old Colorado Western - 1940
Up in the Air Comedy - 1940
On the Spot Mystery - 1940
Midnight Limited Crime - 1940
The Showdown Western - 1940
Chasing Trouble Drama - 1939
Danger Flight Adventure - 1939
Irish Luck Adventure - 1939
Boys’ Reformatory Drama - 1936
Three on the Trail Western - 1936
Heart of the West Western - 1935
Bar 20 Rides Again Romance - 1935
The Eagle’s Brood Western - 1935
Hop-a-long Cassidy Western - 1935
Dinky Drama - 1933
Ladies They Talk About Crime - 1932
The Match King Drama - 1931
Once Over, Light Comedy - 1931
Pulling a Bone Comedy
Who Howard Bretherton Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Howard Bretherton shares the most films with. Frankie Darro comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Harold Huber (2).
Howard Bretherton: Questions & Answers
How many movies Howard Bretherton has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Howard Bretherton been in?
Howard Bretherton is credited on 31 films, from 1931 to 1948. All of them 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 Howard Bretherton's newest movie?
The most recent film on Howard Bretherton's filmography is The Prince of Thieves (1948), which Howard Bretherton directed.
Who does Howard Bretherton work with most often?
Howard Bretherton shares the most films with Frankie Darro (5 films), Harold Huber (2 films) and William Keighley (2 films).
The Best Howard Bretherton Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 31 directing credits.
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