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Mack Swain, actor
Actor

Mack Swain: Movies & Box Office

films
50
on screen
1913–1998
box office
$91.3K
Career at a glance

Mack Swain's Career in Numbers

Mack Swain's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mack Swain works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Gusher (1913) to Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists (1998), and the 1910s were the busiest decade.

Mack Swain Movies by Decade

  1. 1910s 30
  2. 1920s 14
  3. 1930s 3
  4. 1940s 1
  5. 1950s 1
  6. 1990s 1

The 1910s were Mack Swain's busiest decade, with 30 films.

Mack Swain Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 38
  • Drama 5
  • Romance 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Documentary 1
  • History 1

Comedy is the genre Mack Swain has worked in most, with 38 films, ahead of drama (5).

Mack Swain Career Milestones

First film
The Gusher 1913
Biggest box office hit
The Gold Rush $82.1K worldwide
50 credits

Mack Swain Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Mack Swain 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. 1998 Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists (1998) movie poster Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists as Big Jim McKay (archive footage) · Documentary
  2. 1959 The Chaplin Revue (1959) movie poster The Chaplin Revue as Various (archive footage) · Comedy
  3. 1943 Happy Times and Jolly Moments (1943) movie poster Happy Times and Jolly Moments as (archive footage) · Comedy
  4. 1932 Lighthouse Love (1932) movie poster Lighthouse Love as Captain Wiggins - the Lighthouse Keeper · Comedy
  5. 1930 The Sea Bat (1930) movie poster The Sea Bat as Dutchy · Romance
  6. 1930 Redemption (1930) movie poster Redemption as Magistrate · Drama
  7. 1929 The Locked Door (1929) movie poster The Locked Door as Hotel Proprietor · Thriller
  8. 1928 The Last Warning (1928) movie poster The Last Warning as Robert Bunce · Thriller
  9. 1928 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1928) movie poster Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as Sir Francis Beekman · Comedy
  10. 1927 My Best Girl (1927) movie poster My Best Girl as Judge · Romance
  11. 1927 Mockery (1927) movie poster Mockery as Vladimir Gaidaroff · Drama
  12. 1927 The Beloved Rogue (1927) movie poster The Beloved Rogue as Nicholas · History
  13. 1926 Kiki (1926) movie poster Kiki as Pastryman (uncredited) · Comedy
  14. 1926 The Devil’s Circus (1926) movie poster The Devil’s Circus Drama
  15. 1926 Torrent (1926) movie poster Torrent as Don Matías · Drama
  16. 1926 Hands Up! (1926) movie poster Hands Up! as Silas Woodstock · Comedy
  17. 1925 The Eagle (1925) movie poster The Eagle as Innkeeper (uncredited) · Romance
  18. 1925 The Gold Rush (1925) movie poster The Gold Rush as Big Jim McKay · Drama
  19. 1923 The Pilgrim (1923) movie poster The Pilgrim as Deacon · Comedy
  20. 1922 Pay Day (1922) movie poster Pay Day as Foreman · Comedy
  21. 1916 Madcap Ambrose (1916) movie poster Madcap Ambrose as Ambrose · Comedy
  22. 1916 His Bitter Pill (1916) movie poster His Bitter Pill as Jim - a Big Hearted Sheriff · Comedy
  23. 1916 A Movie Star (1916) movie poster A Movie Star as Handsome Jack · Comedy
  24. 1915 Mabel Lost and Won (1915) movie poster Mabel Lost and Won as Mabel's Rival's Husband · Comedy
  25. 1915 Ambrose’s Nasty Temper (1915) movie poster Ambrose’s Nasty Temper as Ambrose · Comedy
  26. 1915 That Little Band Of Gold (1915) movie poster That Little Band Of Gold as Audience Member (uncredited) · Comedy
  27. 1915 Fatty’s New Role (1915) movie poster Fatty’s New Role as Ambrose Schnitz · Comedy
  28. 1915 Fatty’s New Role (1915) movie poster Fatty’s New Role as Ambrose Schnitz · Comedy
  29. 1915 Love, Speed and Thrills (1915) movie poster Love, Speed and Thrills as Ambrose · Comedy
  30. 1914 Ambrose’s First Falsehood (1914) movie poster Ambrose’s First Falsehood as Ambrose · Comedy
  31. 1914 His Prehistoric Past (1914) movie poster His Prehistoric Past as King Lowbrow · Comedy
  32. 1914 Getting Acquainted (1914) movie poster Getting Acquainted as Ambrose · Comedy
  33. 1914 Leading Lizzie Astray (1914) movie poster Leading Lizzie Astray as Cafe Patron - In from the Mines · Comedy
  34. 1914 Tillie’s Punctured Romance (1914) movie poster Tillie’s Punctured Romance as Tillie's Father · Comedy
  35. 1914 His Trysting Places (1914) movie poster His Trysting Places as Ambrose · Comedy
  36. 1914 His Musical Career (1914) movie poster His Musical Career as Mike, Charlie's Partner · Comedy
  37. 1914 Gentlemen of Nerve (1914) movie poster Gentlemen of Nerve as Mr. Walrus · Comedy
  38. 1914 Laughing Gas (1914) movie poster Laughing Gas as Patient · Comedy
  39. 1914 Mabel’s Married Life (1914) movie poster Mabel’s Married Life as Wellington, a Ladykiller · Comedy
  40. 1914 The Knockout (1914) movie poster The Knockout as Gambler (uncredited) · Comedy
  41. 1914 The Fatal Mallet (1914) movie poster The Fatal Mallet as Rival Suitor (uncredited) · Comedy
  42. 1914 A Busy Day (1914) movie poster A Busy Day as Husband · Comedy
  43. 1914 Caught in the Rain (1914) movie poster Caught in the Rain as Husband (uncredited) · Comedy
  44. 1914 Caught in a Cabaret (1914) movie poster Caught in a Cabaret as Tough Patron / Party Guest / Boy's Father (uncredited) · Comedy
  45. 1914 Mabel at the Wheel (1914) movie poster Mabel at the Wheel as Race Spectator (uncredited) · Comedy
  46. 1914 A Thief Catcher (1914) movie poster A Thief Catcher as Crook (uncredited) · Comedy
  47. 1914 Double Crossed (1914) movie poster Double Crossed as The Belle's Boyfriend · Comedy
  48. 1913 The Gusher (1913) movie poster The Gusher as Villager / Cop · Comedy
  49. 1913 Fatty Joins the Force (1913) movie poster Fatty Joins the Force as Cop at Station House · Comedy
  50. 1913 A Muddy Romance (1913) movie poster A Muddy Romance as Desk Sergeant / Park Attendant · Comedy
Works with

Who Mack Swain Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Mack Swain shares the most films with. Edgar Kennedy comes first, with 17 films together, followed by Billy Gilbert (16).

FAQ

Mack Swain: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Mack Swain been in?

Mack Swain is credited on 50 films, from 1913 to 1998. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Mack Swain's highest-grossing movie?

The Gold Rush (1925) is Mack Swain's biggest box office hit, with $82.1K worldwide, ahead of The Chaplin Revue (1959) ($9.25K). Across every film with box office figures, Mack Swain's movies have made $91.3K.

Mack Swain's biggest hits

What is Mack Swain's newest movie?

The most recent film on Mack Swain's filmography is Star Power: The Creation Of United Artists (1998), in the role of Big Jim McKay (archive footage).

Who does Mack Swain work with most often?

Mack Swain shares the most films with Edgar Kennedy (17 films), Billy Gilbert (16 films) and Slim Summerville (13 films).

The Best Mack Swain Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 50 credits.

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