Edmund Burns
ActingEdmund Burns Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Edmund Burns 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 Edmund Burns's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 6% of Edmund Burns'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 Paris at Midnight, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Edmund Burns Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edmund Burns's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Edmund Burns has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Murder with Pictures | Reporter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hollywood Boulevard | Pago Pago Patron (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | She Married Her Boss | Newspaper Photographer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cleopatra | Roman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Whom the Gods Destroy | Forrester Associate | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Once to Every Woman | Intern (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | It Happened One Night | Best Man at Wedding (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Quitter | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen | Friend of Miss Fane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Female | Allison's Secretary (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Golden Harvest | Minor Role (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Rusty Rides Alone | Steve Reynolds | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dangerously Yours | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Death Kiss | Myles Brent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Call Her Savage | Jack Carter (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Air Mail | Radio Announcer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Western Limited | Sinclair | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Shadow of the Eagle | Clark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Devil Plays | Dick Quincy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Men Call It Love | Party Guest (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Sea Devils | Richard Charters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | One Night at Susie's | Chippy's Henchman (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | After the Fog | John Temple | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Love Racket | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Tanned Legs | Clinton Darrow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Hard to Get | Dexter Courtland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | She Goes to War | Reggie | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Phyllis of the Follies | Clyde Thompson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Chinese Parrot | Robert Eden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Shamrock and the Rose | Tom Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Forlorn River | Ben Ide | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Lodge in the Wilderness | Jim Wallace | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Paris at Midnight | Eugène de Rastagnic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Out of the Storm | James Morton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Made for Love | Nicholas Ainsworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Manicure Girl | Antonio Luca | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Those Who Dare | Harry Rollins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Guilty One | Donald Short | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Broadway After Dark | Jack Devlin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Humming Bird | Randall Carey | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Green Temptation | Hugh Duyker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Fifty Candles | Ralph Coolidge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Virgin of Stamboul | Hector Baron | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Male and Female | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Love Burglar | Arthur Strong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Under the Greenwood Tree | Sir Kenneth Graham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Danger Mark | Scott Seagrave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Wasp | Harry's Roommate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Slave | Egbert Atwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Birth of a Nation | Klansman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Edmund Burns - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edmund Burns?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edmund Burns is "Paris at Midnight" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Edmund Burns acted in?
Edmund Burns has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edmund Burns?
Other notable films include "It Happened One Night", "She Married Her Boss", and "Male and Female".