James Dunn: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 29
- on screen
- 1931–1982
James Dunn's Career in Numbers
James Dunn's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Dunn works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Over the Hill (1931) to The Oscar (1966), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
James Dunn Movies by Decade
- 1930s 16
- 1940s 8
- 1950s 1
- 1960s 3
The 1930s were James Dunn's busiest decade, with 16 films.
James Dunn Movies by Genre
- Drama 13
- Romance 5
- Comedy 4
- Thriller 2
- Crime 1
- Family 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre James Dunn has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of romance (5).
James Dunn Career Milestones
- First film
- Over the Hill 1931
- Newest film
- The Oscar 1966
James Dunn Filmography: Every Movie
Every film James Dunn 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.
James Dunn Movies as an Actor
28- 1966
The Oscar as TV executive · Drama - 1962
Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man as Telegrapher · Drama - 1960
The Bramble Bush as Stew Schaffer · Drama - 1950
A Wonderful Life as Henry Wood · Drama - 1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as Mike · Comedy - 1947
Killer McCoy as Brian McCoy · Drama - 1946
That Brennan Girl as Denny Reagan · Romance - 1945
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn as Johnny Nolan · Drama - 1943
The Ghost and the Guest as Webster Frye · Thriller - 1942
The Living Ghost as Nick Trayne · Thriller - 1940
Hold That Woman! as Jimmy Parker · Comedy - 1940
Son of the Navy as Chief Gunners Mate Mike Malone - 1938
Shadows Over Shanghai as Johnny McGinty · Drama - 1937
Living on Love as Gary Martin · Romance - 1936
Hearts in Bondage as Lt. Kenneth Reynolds · Drama - 1935
The Payoff as Joe McCoy · Romance - 1934
Bright Eyes as Loop Merritt · Drama - 1934
365 Nights in Hollywood as James 'Jimmy' Dale · Comedy - 1934
Baby Take a Bow as Eddie Ellison · Crime - 1934
Change of Heart as Mark McGowan · Drama - 1934
Stand Up and Cheer! as Jimmy Dugan · Family - 1933
Take a Chance as Duke Stanley · Music - 1933
Arizona to Broadway as Smiley Wells · Romance - 1933
The Girl in 419 as Dr. Daniel French · Drama - 1933
Hello, Sister! as Jimmy · Romance - 1933
Sailor’s Luck as Jimmy Fenimore Harrigan · Comedy - 1931
Over the Hill as Johnny Shelby as an Adult · Drama - 1931
Bad Girl as Eddie Collins · Drama
James Dunn in Documentaries & Specials
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Who James Dunn Makes Movies With
The actors and directors James Dunn shares the most films with. Paul McVey comes first, with 3 films together, followed by James Gleason (2).
James Dunn: Questions & Answers
How many movies James Dunn has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has James Dunn been in?
James Dunn is credited on 29 films, from 1931 to 1982. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is James Dunn's newest movie?
The most recent film on James Dunn's filmography is Hollywood’s Children (1982), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does James Dunn work with most often?
James Dunn shares the most films with Paul McVey (3 films), James Gleason (2 films) and Mickey Rooney (2 films).
The Best James Dunn Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 29 credits.
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