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Ernest Butterworth Jr.

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
10Total Films
5.7 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ernest Butterworth Jr. reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ernest Butterworth Jr.'s filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ernest Butterworth Jr. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in M'Liss, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ernest Butterworth Jr. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ernest Butterworth Jr.'s career based on audience ratings.

★5.7
M'Liss (1918) movie poster
★5.7

M'Liss: M'liss, a feisty young girl in a mining camp, falls for Charles Gray, the school teacher. Charles is implicated in a mur

M'Liss

1918•Mystery
★4.9
Bud's Recruit (1918) movie poster
★4.9

Bud's Recruit: This WWI home-front comedy is the earliest surviving film of King Vidor, who would later go on to make such classics as

Bud's Recruit

1918•Comedy
★4.9
The Soul of Youth (1920) movie poster
★4.9

The Soul of Youth: Ed Simpson has been raised in an orphanage where he has caused much trouble. He can't stand living there anymore and run

The Soul of Youth

1920•Drama
★1.0
The Luck of the Irish (1920) movie poster
★1.0

The Luck of the Irish: William Grogan, lives in New York City and meets the outside world only through the little basement window of his plumbi

The Luck of the Irish

1920•Drama
★0.0
Her Mad Bargain (1921) movie poster
★0.0

Her Mad Bargain: After the death of her benefactress, Mrs. Beresford, Alice Lambert is evicted by Ruth, Mrs. Beresford's jealous niece; a

Her Mad Bargain

1921•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ernest Butterworth Jr..

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1923 The Yankee Spirit - Flop Similar →
1923 What a Wife Learned Terry Flop Similar →
1921 Her Mad Bargain Jerry Dunn Jr Flop Similar →
1920 The Soul of Youth Mike Flop Similar →
1920 What's Your Hurry? Office Boy Flop Similar →
1920 The Luck of the Irish The Kid Flop Similar →
1918 M'Liss Schoolboy (uncredited) Average Similar →
1918 Tad's Swimming Hole White Boy Flop Similar →
1918 The Chocolate of the Gang The White Boy Flop Similar →
1918 Bud's Recruit White Boy Flop Similar →

Ernest Butterworth Jr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ernest Butterworth Jr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ernest Butterworth Jr. is "M'Liss" with a rating of 5.7/10.

How many movies has Ernest Butterworth Jr. acted in?

Ernest Butterworth Jr. has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ernest Butterworth Jr.?

Other notable films include "Bud's Recruit", "The Soul of Youth", and "The Luck of the Irish".