Walter Lang: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 38
- as director
- 36
- on screen
- 1925–2010
- box office
- $21.3M
- nominations
- 2
Walter Lang's Career in Numbers
Walter Lang's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Walter Lang works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Red Kimona (1925) to The Searching Eye (1964), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Walter Lang Movies by Decade
- 1920s 2
- 1930s 8
- 1940s 15
- 1950s 8
- 1960s 4
The 1940s were Walter Lang's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Walter Lang Movies by Genre
- Comedy 20
- Drama 7
- Music 4
- Romance 3
- History 1
- Biography 1
- Family 1
Comedy is the genre Walter Lang has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of drama (7).
Walter Lang Career Milestones
- First film
- The Red Kimona 1925
- Biggest box office hit
- The King and I $21.3M worldwide
- Newest film
- The Searching Eye 1964
Walter Lang Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Walter Lang is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 36 as director and 1 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Walter Lang
36- 1961
Snow White and the Three Stooges Comedy - 1961
The Marriage-Go-Round Comedy - 1960
Can-Can Music - 1959
But Not for Me Comedy - 1957
Desk Set Comedy - 1956
The King and I Biography Worldwide box office: $21.3M - 1954
There’s No Business Like Show Business Comedy Worldwide box office: $6.34K - 1953
Call Me Madam Comedy - 1952
With a Song in My Heart Drama - 1950
The Jackpot Comedy - 1950
Cheaper by the Dozen Drama - 1949
You’re My Everything Drama - 1948
When My Baby Smiles at Me Music - 1948
Sitting Pretty Comedy - 1947
Mother Wore Tights Music - 1946
Sentimental Journey Drama - 1946
Claudia and David Comedy - 1945
State Fair Comedy - 1943
Coney Island Comedy - 1942
The Magnificent Dope Comedy - 1942
Song of the Islands Comedy - 1941
Moon Over Miami Comedy - 1940
Tin Pan Alley Music - 1940
The Great Profile Comedy - 1940
Star Dust Comedy - 1940
The Blue Bird Comedy - 1939
The Little Princess Family - 1937
Second Honeymoon Romance - 1936
Love Before Breakfast Romance - 1935
Hooray for Love Comedy - 1934
Whom the Gods Destroy Drama - 1933
Meet the Baron Comedy - 1933
The Warrior’s Husband Comedy - 1932
No More Orchids Drama - 1928
The Desert Bride Romance - 1925
The Red Kimona Drama
Walter Lang Movies as an Actor
1
Walter Lang in Documentaries & Specials
1
Walter Lang: Awards & Nominations
2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1956 to 1957. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 1 nomination -
DGA Awards 1 nomination
- The 29th Academy Awards
- Walter Lang: Nominated Best Director The King and I
- 9th Directors Guild of America Awards
- Walter Lang: Nominated Outstanding Directing – Feature Film The King and I
Who Walter Lang Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Walter Lang shares the most films with. William B. Davidson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Robert Young (3).
Walter Lang: Questions & Answers
How many movies Walter Lang has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Walter Lang been in?
Walter Lang is credited on 38 films, from 1925 to 2010. 1 of them as an actor and 36 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Walter Lang's highest-grossing movie?
The King and I (1956) is Walter Lang's biggest box office hit, with $21.3M worldwide, ahead of There’s No Business Like Show Business (1954) ($6.34K). Across every film with box office figures, Walter Lang's movies have made $21.3M.
Walter Lang's biggest hits Has Walter Lang won an Oscar?
Walter Lang has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Walter Lang has 0 wins from 2 nominations.
What is Walter Lang's newest movie?
The most recent film on Walter Lang's filmography is Monster: The Josef Fritzl Story (2010), in the role of Self.
Who does Walter Lang work with most often?
Walter Lang shares the most films with William B. Davidson (3 films), Robert Young (3 films) and Cesar Romero (3 films).
The Best Walter Lang Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 38 directing credits.
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