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Nelson McDowell: Movies & Filmography

films
31
on screen
1917–1943
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1910s 1
  2. 1920s 6
  3. 1930s 18
  4. 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
31 credits

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.

  1. 1943 Jane Eyre (1943) movie poster Jane Eyre as Lowood School Trustee · Romance
  2. 1941 Keep ’Em Flying (1941) movie poster Keep ’Em Flying as Tall Man at Carnival (uncredited) · Comedy
  3. 1940 Chad Hanna (1940) movie poster Chad Hanna as Townsman · Romance
  4. 1940 The Return of Frank James (1940) movie poster The Return of Frank James as Confederate Veteran Juror (uncredited) · Western
  5. 1940 Dark Command (1940) movie poster Dark Command as Farmer · Drama
  6. 1940 The House of the Seven Gables (1940) movie poster The House of the Seven Gables as Coroner in Courtroom · Drama
  7. 1938 Santa Fe Stampede (1938) movie poster Santa Fe Stampede as John Franklin · Western
  8. 1938 Gold Is Where You Find It (1938) movie poster Gold Is Where You Find It as Farmer in Courtroom (uncredited) · Romance
  9. 1937 Boots and Saddles (1937) movie poster Boots and Saddles as Constable (uncredited) · Drama
  10. 1937 The Toast of New York (1937) movie poster The Toast of New York as Tall Panhandler (uncredited) · History
  11. 1936 The White Angel (1936) movie poster The White Angel as Hospital Superintendent (uncredited) · Drama
  12. 1936 Silly Billies (1936) movie poster Silly Billies as Horse Trader · Western
  13. 1935 Music Is Magic (1935) movie poster Music Is Magic as Bluenose in Music is Magic Number (uncredited) · Drama
  14. 1935 The Rainmakers (1935) movie poster The Rainmakers as Townsman · Comedy
  15. 1935 The Dawn Rider (1935) movie poster The Dawn Rider as Bates, the undertaker · Western
  16. 1935 Horses’ Collars (1935) movie poster Horses’ Collars as Bartender (uncredited) · Comedy
  17. 1934 Whirlpool (1934) movie poster Whirlpool as Townsman at Carnival (uncredited) · Crime
  18. 1933 Back Page (1933) movie poster Back Page Crime
  19. 1933 Midnight Mary (1933) movie poster Midnight Mary as Salvation Army Leader (uncredited) · Drama
  20. 1933 Asleep in the Feet (1933) movie poster Asleep in the Feet as Police Officer · Comedy
  21. 1932 Law and Order (1932) movie poster Law and Order as Parker brother (uncredited) · Western
  22. 1930 The Devil’s Cabaret (1930) movie poster The Devil’s Cabaret as The Preacher (uncredited) · Comedy
  23. 1930 Billy the Kid (1930) movie poster Billy the Kid as Hatfield · Western
  24. 1930 The Vagabond King (1930) movie poster The Vagabond King as Messenger · Music
  25. 1929 Welcome Danger (1929) movie poster Welcome Danger as 1st Train Passenger (uncredited) · Comedy
  26. 1928 Lilac Time (1928) movie poster Lilac Time as French Drummer (uncredited) · War
  27. 1927 Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1927) movie poster Uncle Tom’s Cabin as Phineas Fletcher (uncredited) · Drama
  28. 1925 The House of Flickers (1925) movie poster The House of Flickers Comedy
  29. 1922 Oliver Twist (1922) movie poster Oliver Twist as Sowerberry (uncredited) · Drama
  30. 1920 The Last of the Mohicans (1920) movie poster The Last of the Mohicans as David Gamut - a Preacher · Adventure
  31. 1917 The Scarlet Car (1917) movie poster The Scarlet Car as Townsman (uncredited) · Drama
Works with

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).

FAQ

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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