The Best Jean Hersholt Movies, Ranked
60 credits from 1906 to 2004, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921) with $9.18M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Jean Hersholt Movies
The most recent films Jean Hersholt is credited on, newest first — starting with Run for Cover (1955). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Run for Cover 1955 · Mr. Swenson -
Dancing in the Dark 1949 · Jean Hersholt -
Stage Door Canteen 1943 · Jean Hersholt -
Melody for Three 1941 · Doctor Paul Christian -
Dr. Christian Meets the Women 1940 · Doctor Paul Christian -
Meet Dr. Christian 1939 · Doctor Paul Christian -
Mr. Moto in Danger Island 1939 · Mr. Sutter -
Alexander’s Ragtime Band 1938 · Prof. Heinrich -
Happy Landing 1938 · Lars Ericksen -
Heidi 1937 · Adolph Kramer -
One in a Million 1936 · Heinrich Muller -
His Brother’s Wife 1936 · Professor 'Pop' Fahrenheim
The Best Jean Hersholt Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Jean Hersholt films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Jean Hersholt movie?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921) made the most at the box office, with $9.18M worldwide, followed by Stella Dallas (1925) with $481. Together, Jean Hersholt's films with box office figures have made $9.18M.
Which Jean Hersholt movie won the most awards?
Grand Hotel (1932) is the most decorated Jean Hersholt film, with 1 win from 1 nomination across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the best Jean Hersholt drama movie?
Stella Dallas (1925) is the best-rated of Jean Hersholt's drama films. In other genres: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (war).
What is the newest Jean Hersholt movie?
The newest film on Jean Hersholt's filmography is Checking Out: Grand Hotel (2004), with Jean Hersholt as Self (archive footage).
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