Syd Courtenay

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Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

12Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Syd Courtenay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Syd Courtenay's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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), Syd Courtenay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Boys Will Be Girls, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Syd Courtenay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Syd Courtenay's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

★6.0

Boys Will Be Girls: Matronly great aunt Emily went off to Africa and left behind her wanna be snobbish family. Ten years later, upon her dea

Boys Will Be Girls

1938•Comedy

★5.3

★5.3

Cotton Queen: The niece of a mill-owner goes undercover in the mill of a rival, where she gets mixed up in romantic antics.

Cotton Queen

1937•Comedy

★5.0

Old Spanish Customers (1932) movie poster

★5.0

Old Spanish Customers: A henpecked husband is mistaken for a famous toreador while holidaying in Spain!

Old Spanish Customers

1932•Comedy

★5.0

★5.0

Poor Old Bill: A man sponges off an old comrade from the First World War who believes he has saved his life during the war, although th

Poor Old Bill

1931•Comedy

★0.0

Tonight's the Night - Pass It On (1931) movie poster

★0.0

Tonight's the Night - Pass It On: Slapstick comedy in which luckless slate club treasurer Bill Smithers is sent to prison for three years after being mist

Tonight's the Night - Pass It On

1931•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Syd Courtenay.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1938	Boys Will Be Girls	Rookum	Average	Similar →
1937	Cotton Queen	The Mayor	Flop	Similar →
1934	Lost In The Legion	-	Flop	Similar →
1933	The Pride of the Force	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	Old Spanish Customers	-	Flop	Similar →
1931	Tonight's the Night - Pass It On	Concert Party Violinist (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1931	Bill's Legacy	Count	Flop	Similar →
1931	Poor Old Bill	Harry	Flop	Similar →
1931	What a Night!	Mr. Merry	Flop	Similar →
1930	Why Sailors Leave Home	Sheik Sidi Ben	Flop	Similar →
1930	Kiss Me Sergeant	Lieutenant	Flop	Similar →
1930	Not So Quiet on the Western Front	Lieutenant	Flop	Similar →

Syd Courtenay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Syd Courtenay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Syd Courtenay is "Boys Will Be Girls" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Syd Courtenay acted in?

Syd Courtenay has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Syd Courtenay?

Other notable films include "Cotton Queen", "Old Spanish Customers", and "Poor Old Bill".