A.E. Matthews
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A.E. Matthews OBE (22 November 1869 – 25 July 1960) was an English actor who played numerous character roles on the stage and in film for eight decades. Description above from the Wikipedia article A. E. Matthews,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of A.E. Matthews reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of A.E. Matthews'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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), A.E. Matthews remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Square, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best A.E. Matthews Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from A.E. Matthews's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of A.E. Matthews.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Inn for Trouble | Sir Hector Gore-Blandish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Carry On Admiral | Admiral Sir Maximillian Godfrey, K.C.B. | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Doctor at Large | Duke of Skye and Lewes | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Square | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Men in a Boat | 1st Old Gentleman | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | Club Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Loser Takes All | Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Jumping for Joy | Lord Reginald Cranfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Miss Tulip Stays the Night | Mr. Potts | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Aunt Clara | Simon Hilton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Happy Ever After | General O'Leary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Weak and the Wicked | Harry Wicks, Mabel's beau | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Million Pound Note | Duke of Frognal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Meet Mr. Lucifer | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Skid Kids | The man in the taxi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Made in Heaven | Grandpa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Something Money Can't Buy | Lord Haverstock | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Who Goes There! | Sir Arthur Cornwall | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Castle in the Air | Blair | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Penny Princess | Selby | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Old Gentleman | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mr. Drake's Duck | Brig. Matthews | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Laughter in Paradise | Sir Charles Robson | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Galloping Major | Sir Robert Medleigh | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Landfall | Air Raid Warden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Chiltern Hundreds | Lord Lister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Whisky Galore! | Colonel Linsey-Woolsey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Forbidden Street | Mr. Bly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | William Comes to Town | Minister for Economic Affairs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Just William's Luck | The Tramp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Ghosts of Berkeley Square | General Bristow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Piccadilly Incident | Charles Peterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Flight from Folly | Neville | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Twilight Hour | General Fitzhenry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Love Story | Pit Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | They Came to a City | Sir George Gedney | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Way Ahead | Colonel Walmsley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Escape to Danger | Sir Thomas Leighton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Man in Grey | Auctioneer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp | President of Tribunal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Rock | Mr. Kirby | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Great Mr Handel | Charles Jennens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | "Pimpernel" Smith | Earl of Meadowbrook | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | This England | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Quiet Wedding | Arthur Royd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Men Are Not Gods | Frederick Skeates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Iron Duke | Lord Hill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Once Upon a Time | Guy Travers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Lifeguardsman | Lieutenant Tosh | Flop | Similar → |
A.E. Matthews - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of A.E. Matthews?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring A.E. Matthews is "The Square" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has A.E. Matthews acted in?
A.E. Matthews has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by A.E. Matthews?
Other notable films include "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp", ""Pimpernel" Smith", and "Just William's Luck".