Charles Farrell
ActingAbout Charles Farrell
Popular Hollywood leading man of late silents and early talkies. He is best remembered for his teaming with Janet Gaynor in 12 screen romances between 1927 and 1934. He retired from films in the early 1940s, but TV audiences of the 1950s would see him as Gale Storm's widower dad in the popular television series My Little Margie (1952).
Charles Farrell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charles Farrell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Charles Farrell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Charles Farrell's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Lucky Star, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charles Farrell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Farrell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charles Farrell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | The Deadly Game | Barry Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tail Spin | Bud | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Just Around the Corner | Jeff Hale | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flight to Fame | Capt. Robert Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Midnight Menace | Briant Gaunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Moonlight Sonata | Eric Molander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Fighting Youth | Larry Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Forbidden Heaven | Mr. Archer / Nibs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hollywood Hobbies | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Falling in Love | Howard Elliott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Change of Heart | Chris Thring | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Big Shakedown | Jimmy Morrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Girl Without a Room | Tom Duncan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men | Adoniram 'Schlumpy' Schlump / Red Branahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Tess of the Storm Country | Frederick Garfield Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wild Girl | Billy, the Stranger | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The First Year | Tommy Tucker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | After Tomorrow | Peter Piper | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Delicious | Larry Beaumont | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Heartbreak | John Merrick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Merely Mary Ann | John Lonsdale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Flying Fool | Ponder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Body and Soul | Mal Andrews | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Man Who Came Back | Stephen Randolph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Princess and the Plumber | Charlie Peters / Albert Bowers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Liliom | Liliom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | High Society Blues | Eddie Granger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Song of Soho | Legionnaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | City Girl | Lem Tustine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Sunny Side Up | Jack Cromwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The River | Allen John Spender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Happy Days | Charles Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Lucky Star | Timothy Osborn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Red Dance | Grand Duke Eugen | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Fazil | Prince Fazil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Street Angel | Gino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Rough Riders | Stewart Van Brunt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | 7th Heaven | Chico | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Old Ironsides | Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | A Trip to Chinatown | Gayne Wilder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Sandy | Timmy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Gosh-Darn Mortgage | Joe Hoskins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Clash of the Wolves | Dave Weston | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Freshman | Student Bell Ringer at Frolic (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Wings of Youth | Ted Spaulding | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Three Women | Reveler at Monkey Bar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Ten Commandments | Israelite Slave (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate | Man in Nightclub (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Rosita | Undetermined Bit Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Charles Farrell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Farrell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Farrell is "Lucky Star" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Charles Farrell acted in?
Charles Farrell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Farrell?
Other notable films include "City Girl", "7th Heaven", and "The River".