Nelson McDowell: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 31
- on screen
- 1917–1943
Nelson McDowell's Career in Numbers
Nelson McDowell's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Nelson McDowell works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Scarlet Car (1917) to Jane Eyre (1943), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Nelson McDowell Movies by Decade
- 1910s 1
- 1920s 6
- 1930s 18
- 1940s 6
The 1930s were Nelson McDowell's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Nelson McDowell Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Comedy 7
- Western 6
- Romance 3
- Crime 2
- History 1
- Music 1
- War 1
- Adventure 1
Drama is the genre Nelson McDowell has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (7).
Nelson McDowell Career Milestones
- First film
- The Scarlet Car 1917
- Newest film
- Jane Eyre 1943
Nelson McDowell Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Nelson McDowell 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.
- 1943
Jane Eyre as Lowood School Trustee · Romance - 1941
Keep ’Em Flying as Tall Man at Carnival (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Chad Hanna as Townsman · Romance - 1940
The Return of Frank James as Confederate Veteran Juror (uncredited) · Western - 1940
Dark Command as Farmer · Drama - 1940
The House of the Seven Gables as Coroner in Courtroom · Drama - 1938
Santa Fe Stampede as John Franklin · Western - 1938
Gold Is Where You Find It as Farmer in Courtroom (uncredited) · Romance - 1937
Boots and Saddles as Constable (uncredited) · Drama - 1937
The Toast of New York as Tall Panhandler (uncredited) · History - 1936
The White Angel as Hospital Superintendent (uncredited) · Drama - 1936
Silly Billies as Horse Trader · Western - 1935
Music Is Magic as Bluenose in Music is Magic Number (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
The Rainmakers as Townsman · Comedy - 1935
The Dawn Rider as Bates, the undertaker · Western - 1935
Horses’ Collars as Bartender (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
Whirlpool as Townsman at Carnival (uncredited) · Crime - 1933
Back Page Crime - 1933
Midnight Mary as Salvation Army Leader (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Asleep in the Feet as Police Officer · Comedy - 1932
Law and Order as Parker brother (uncredited) · Western - 1930
The Devil’s Cabaret as The Preacher (uncredited) · Comedy - 1930
Billy the Kid as Hatfield · Western - 1930
The Vagabond King as Messenger · Music - 1929
Welcome Danger as 1st Train Passenger (uncredited) · Comedy - 1928
Lilac Time as French Drummer (uncredited) · War - 1927
Uncle Tom’s Cabin as Phineas Fletcher (uncredited) · Drama - 1925
The House of Flickers Comedy - 1922
Oliver Twist as Sowerberry (uncredited) · Drama - 1920
The Last of the Mohicans as David Gamut - a Preacher · Adventure - 1917
The Scarlet Car as Townsman (uncredited) · Drama
Who Nelson McDowell Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Nelson McDowell shares the most films with. John Wayne comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Henry Fonda (2).
Nelson McDowell: Questions & Answers
How many movies Nelson McDowell has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Nelson McDowell been in?
Nelson McDowell is credited on 31 films, from 1917 to 1943. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Nelson McDowell's newest movie?
The most recent film on Nelson McDowell's filmography is Jane Eyre (1943), in the role of Lowood School Trustee.
Who does Nelson McDowell work with most often?
Nelson McDowell shares the most films with John Wayne (3 films), Henry Fonda (2 films) and Henry O'Neill (2 films).
The Best Nelson McDowell Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 31 credits.
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