William Gargan: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 53
- on screen
- 1930–2003
- box office
- $21.3M
William Gargan's Career in Numbers
William Gargan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Gargan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Follow the Leader (1930) to Miracle in the Rain (1956), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
William Gargan Movies by Decade
- 1930s 28
- 1940s 21
- 1950s 2
The 1930s were William Gargan's busiest decade, with 28 films.
William Gargan Movies by Genre
- Comedy 16
- Drama 14
- Romance 7
- Crime 4
- Mystery 3
- Thriller 2
- Adventure 2
- Western 1
- Music 1
- Action 1
Comedy is the genre William Gargan has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of drama (14).
William Gargan Career Milestones
- First film
- Follow the Leader 1930
- Biggest box office hit
- The Bells of St. Mary’s $21.3M worldwide
- Newest film
- Miracle in the Rain 1956
William Gargan Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William Gargan 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.
William Gargan Movies as an Actor
51- 1956
The Rawhide Years as Marshal Sommers · Western - 1956
Miracle in the Rain as Harry Wood · Drama - 1948
The Argyle Secrets as Harry Mitchell · Thriller - 1946
Till the End of Time Drama - 1946
Night Editor as Tony Cochrane · Crime - 1946
Strange Impersonation as Dr. Stephen Lindstrom · Romance - 1946
Behind Green Lights as Lt. Sam Carson · Crime - 1945
The Bells of St. Mary’s as Joe Gallagher · Comedy Worldwide box office: $21.3M - 1945
Midnight Manhunt as Pete Willis · Comedy - 1944
The Canterville Ghost as Sergeant Benson · Comedy - 1943
Swing Fever as 'Waltzy' Malone · Romance - 1942
Who Done It? as Detective Inspector Lou · Mystery - 1942
The Mayor of 44th Street as Tommy Fallon · Romance - 1942
Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen as Ellery Queen · Mystery - 1942
Miss Annie Rooney as Mr. Timothy Rooney · Drama - 1942
A Close Call for Ellery Queen as Ellery Queen · Adventure - 1942
Sealed Lips as Lee Davis · Crime - 1941
Keep ’Em Flying as Craig Morrison · Comedy - 1941
I Wake Up Screaming as Jerry 'Mac' MacDonald · Mystery - 1941
Cheers for Miss Bishop as Sam Peters · Drama - 1940
They Knew What They Wanted as Joe · Drama - 1940
Turnabout as Joel Clare · Comedy - 1940
Star Dust as Dane Wharton · Comedy - 1939
The Housekeeper’s Daughter as Ed O'Malley · Comedy - 1939
Women in the Wind as Ace Boreman · Adventure - 1939
Broadway Serenade as Bill Foster · Music - 1939
The Adventures of Jane Arden as Ed Towers · Drama - 1939
Within the Law as Police Sergeant Cassidy · Romance - 1938
The Crowd Roars as Johnny Martin · Action - 1938
The Devil’s Party as Mike O'Mara · Drama - 1937
You’re a Sweetheart as Fred Edwards · Romance - 1937
Wings Over Honolulu as Jack Furness · Romance - 1937
You Only Live Once as Father Dolan · Crime - 1936
The Milky Way as Speed McFarland · Comedy - 1935
Broadway Gondolier as Cliff Stanley · Comedy - 1935
Don’t Bet on Blondes as Numbers · Comedy - 1935
Things Are Looking Up as Van Gaard · Comedy - 1935
Black Fury as Slim Johnson, Company Policeman · Drama - 1935
Traveling Saleslady as Pat O'Connor · Comedy - 1935
A Night at the Ritz as Duke Regan · Comedy - 1934
British Agent as Bob Medill · Drama - 1934
Strictly Dynamite as Georgie · Comedy - 1934
Four Frightened People as Stewart Corder · Thriller - 1933
Emergency Call as Steve Brennan · Drama - 1933
The Story of Temple Drake as Stephen Benbow · Drama - 1933
Sweepings as Gene Pardway · Drama - 1932
The Animal Kingdom as Regan · Drama - 1932
The Sport Parade as Johnny Baker · Romance - 1932
Rain as Sergeant Tim O'Hara · Drama - 1932
The Misleading Lady as Fitzpatrick · Comedy - 1930
Follow the Leader as Gangster (uncredited) · Comedy
William Gargan in Documentaries & Specials
2
Who William Gargan Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William Gargan shares the most films with. Adolphe Menjou comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Joan Blondell (4).
William Gargan: Questions & Answers
How many movies William Gargan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William Gargan been in?
William Gargan is credited on 53 films, from 1930 to 2003. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William Gargan's highest-grossing movie?
The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) is William Gargan's biggest box office hit, with $21.3M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, William Gargan's movies have made $21.3M.
William Gargan's biggest hits What is William Gargan's newest movie?
The most recent film on William Gargan's filmography is Complicated Women (2003), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does William Gargan work with most often?
William Gargan shares the most films with Adolphe Menjou (4 films), Joan Blondell (4 films) and Joseph Crehan (4 films).
The Best William Gargan Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 53 credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
