Josef Swickard
ActingJosef Swickard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Josef Swickard 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 Josef Swickard's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 10% of Josef Swickard'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 You Can't Take It with You, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Josef Swickard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Josef Swickard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Josef Swickard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Mexicali Rose | Gonzales | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Say It in French | Old Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You | Professor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Girl Said No | Jonesy | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Boss Rider of Gun Creek | Lafe Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Under Your Spell | Amigo (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Black Coin | Don Pedro Navarro | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lash of the Penitentes | Dr. Andrew Robert Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Millionaire Kid | The Tutor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Lost City | Dr. Manyus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Chandu on the Magic Island | Tyba, the White Magician | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cross Streets | Dean Todd | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Perils of Pauline | Haggins, Foreign Consul | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Narrow Corner | Dutch Constable | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Eagle of the Night | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Get Your Man | Duke of Albin | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Old San Francisco | Don Hernandez de Vasquez | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Don Juan | Duke Della Varnese | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Wizard of Oz | Prime Minister Kruel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Men | Cleo's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Maytime | Colonel Van Zandt | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Young Rajah | Narada - the Mystic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | Marcelo Desnoyers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Trumpet Island | Jacques de Merincourt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Heart Snatcher | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1917 | A Tale of Two Cities | Dr. Alexandre Manette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Danger Girl | Old Man in Lobby (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | A Submarine Pirate | Surplus Store Owner (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | A Lover's Lost Control | Customer | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | Fatty's Tintype Tangle | The Photographer | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | Dirty Work in a Laundry | The Police Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Love, Loot and Crash | Mary's Father, a Banker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Ambrose's Nasty Temper | Police Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Droppington's Family Tree | Justice of the Peace / Diner in Booth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Rent Jumpers | Restaurant Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Willful Ambrose | O. Schmidt - Stein Dealer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Hogan's Romance Upset | The Rival | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Mabel and Fatty’s Married Life | Minor Role (uncredited) (unconfirmed) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Love, Speed and Thrills | Police Chief | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Fatty and Mabel’s Simple Life | Mabel's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Tillie's Punctured Romance | Movie Spectator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Fatty and Minnie He-Haw | Minta's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Noise of Bombs | Desk Sergeant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Shot in the Excitement | The Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Face on the Barroom Floor | Drinker (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Property Man | Old Stagehand (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Laughing Gas | Patient | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Caught in a Cabaret | Mabel's Father (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Twenty Minutes of Love | Victim | Average | Similar → |
Josef Swickard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Josef Swickard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Josef Swickard is "You Can't Take It with You" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Josef Swickard acted in?
Josef Swickard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Josef Swickard?
Other notable films include "Men", "Under Your Spell", and "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse".