Edmund Burns
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edmund Burns reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Edmund Burns'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 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edmund Burns remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Paris at Midnight, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Edmund Burns Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edmund Burns's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edmund Burns.
| 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 | 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) | Flop | 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 Lavender Bath Lady | David Bruce | Flop | 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".