William Newell: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 75
- on screen
- 1935–1960
- box office
- $12K
The Best William Newell Movies
The films of William Newell that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) leads with $6.68K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
William Newell's Career in Numbers
William Newell's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres William Newell works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Rendezvous (1935) to Who Was That Lady? (1960), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
William Newell Movies by Decade
- 1930s 22
- 1940s 37
- 1950s 15
- 1960s 1
The 1940s were William Newell's busiest decade, with 37 films.
William Newell Movies by Genre
- Comedy 22
- Drama 14
- Romance 12
- Crime 8
- Western 5
- Mystery 4
- Music 3
- Adventure 2
- War 2
- Family 1
Comedy is the genre William Newell has worked in most, with 22 films, ahead of drama (14).
William Newell Career Milestones
- First film
- Rendezvous 1935
- Biggest box office hit
- Make Way for Tomorrow $6.68K worldwide
- Newest film
- Who Was That Lady? 1960
William Newell Filmography: Every Movie
Every film William Newell 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.
- 1960
Who Was That Lady? as Schultz (uncredited) · Romance - 1959
Last Train from Gun Hill as Hotel Desk Clerk · Western - 1958
The Sheepman as Bartender (uncredited) · Western - 1958
The Missouri Traveler as Pos Neely · Family - 1957
Mister Cory as Ned - Owner (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.46K - 1956
Our Miss Brooks as Dr. Henley · Comedy - 1955
Wichita as Bartender (uncredited) · Western - 1954
Phffft as Workman (uncredited) · Romance - 1953
Escape from Fort Bravo as Symore · Western - 1953
Let’s Do It Again as Cab Driver (uncredited) · Comedy - 1952
Here Come the Marines as Maj. Desmond · Crime - 1952
Young Man with Ideas as Party Waiter (uncredited) · Drama - 1951
The Lady Pays Off as Bartender (as Billy Newell) · Romance - 1951
Bright Victory as Todd the Bartender (uncredited) · Romance - 1950
Louisa as Movie Usher (uncredited) · Comedy - 1950
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as Horace "Hank" Hawkshaw (uncredited) · Comedy - 1948
The Fuller Brush Man as Police Announcer (uncredited) · Adventure - 1947
Wedlock Deadlock as Dick · Comedy - 1947
Key Witness as Smiley · Crime - 1946
Lady in the Lake as Drunk (Uncredited) · Crime Worldwide box office: $11 - 1946
Dick Tracy vs. Cueball as Piano Player (uncredited) · Crime - 1946
Bowery Bombshell as Detective Dugan · Comedy - 1946
Young Widow as Charlie (Uncredited) · Drama - 1945
Adventure as Barber #1 (uncredited) · Romance - 1945
The Lost Weekend as Liquor Store Proprietor (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $813 - 1945
The Great Morgan as Film Character (uncredited) · Comedy - 1944
The Missing Juror as Wally, Counterman (Uncredited) · Mystery - 1943
Dangerous Blondes as Attendant (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
Slightly Dangerous as Waiter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
The Outlaw as Drunken Cowboy (uncredited) · Western - 1942
Life Begins at Eight-Thirty as Clerk · Drama - 1942
Get Hep to Love as Janitor · Music - 1942
The Lady Is Willing as Counterman (uncredited) · Romance - 1942
A Tragedy at Midnight as Swanson · Comedy - 1942
Inflation as Jerry the Man Wanting to Buy Car (uncredited) · War - 1941
Miss Polly as Hubert - New Postman · Comedy - 1941
Devil Pays Off as Second Steward · Crime - 1941
Three Girls About Town as Laundry Man · Comedy - 1941
Ice-Capades as Harry Stimson · Romance - 1941
Manpower as Lineman at Cafe Counter (uncredited) · Crime - 1941
Here Comes Mr. Jordan as Murdock Handler (uncredited) · Comedy - 1941
Blondie Goes Latin as Steward Ringing Chime and Crying (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Mysterious Doctor Satan as Speed Martin · Adventure - 1940
City for Conquest as Max's Lyricist (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
He Stayed for Breakfast as Waiter · Comedy - 1940
The Great Profile as Reporter · Comedy - 1940
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante as Insurance Investigator (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
Hold That Woman! Comedy - 1940
Bubbling Troubles as Alfalfa's Dad (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
The Doctor Takes a Wife as Soda Jerk (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
All About Hash as Alfalfa's Father · Comedy - 1940
The Ghost Comes Home as Nightclub Waiter (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
The Invisible Man Returns as Minor Role (uncredited) · Sci-Fi - 1939
Swanee River as Bill, Stagehand · Drama - 1939
Nick Carter, Master Detective as Taxi Driver · Mystery - 1939
The Invisible Killer as Det. Sgt. Pat Dugan · Mystery - 1939
Let’s Talk Turkey as Abner J. Poodlebeam · Documentary - 1939
The Housekeeper’s Daughter as Reporter · Comedy - 1939
The Day the Bookies Wept as Maxie T. Bookmaker (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Second Fiddle as Make-Up Artist · Comedy - 1939
Naughty But Nice as Arranger (uncredited) · Music - 1939
Invitation to Happiness as Waiter (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Rose of Washington Square as Hotel Clerk (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Honolulu as Second Interne · Romance - 1939
Alfalfa’s Aunt as John Switzer · Comedy - 1937
Rhythm in the Clouds as Clyde Lyons · Music - 1937
Make Way for Tomorrow as Ticket Seller (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $6.68K - 1936
A Man Betrayed as Gabby · Crime - 1936
The Mandarin Mystery as Detective Guffy · Mystery - 1936
Libeled Lady as Divorce Detective · Romance - 1936
Sitting on the Moon as Mike · Drama - 1936
Absolute Quiet as Bill Dahle (Uncredited) · Drama - 1936
The Voice of Bugle Ann as Mr. Tanner · Drama - 1936
Riffraff as Pete · Crime - 1935
Rendezvous as Carter's Receptionist (uncredited) · War
Who William Newell Makes Movies With
The actors and directors William Newell shares the most films with. Joseph Crehan comes first, with 7 films together, followed by James Flavin (7).
William Newell: Questions & Answers
How many movies William Newell has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has William Newell been in?
William Newell is credited on 75 films, from 1935 to 1960. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is William Newell's highest-grossing movie?
Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) is William Newell's biggest box office hit, with $6.68K worldwide, ahead of Mister Cory (1957) ($4.46K). Across every film with box office figures, William Newell's movies have made $12K.
William Newell's biggest hits What is William Newell's newest movie?
The most recent film on William Newell's filmography is Who Was That Lady? (1960), in the role of Schultz (uncredited).
Who does William Newell work with most often?
William Newell shares the most films with Joseph Crehan (7 films), James Flavin (7 films) and Irving Bacon (5 films).
The Best William Newell Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 75 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
