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.
A.E. Matthews Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of A.E. Matthews reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of A.E. Matthews's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 55% of A.E. Matthews'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 The Square, which stands out as a key performance.
Best A.E. Matthews Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from A.E. Matthews's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie A.E. Matthews has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Average | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Weak and the Wicked | Harry Wicks, Mabel's beau | Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Penny Princess | Selby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Old Gentleman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mr. Drake's Duck | Brig. Matthews | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Laughter in Paradise | Sir Charles Robson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Galloping Major | Sir Robert Medleigh | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Landfall | Air Raid Warden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Chiltern Hundreds | Lord Lister | Average | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Just William's Luck | The Tramp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Ghosts of Berkeley Square | General Bristow | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Piccadilly Incident | Charles Peterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Flight from Folly | Neville | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Twilight Hour | General Fitzhenry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Love Story | Pit Smith | Hit | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Man in Grey | Auctioneer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp | President of Tribunal | 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) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Quiet Wedding | Arthur Royd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Men Are Not Gods | Frederick Skeates | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Iron Duke | Lord Hill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Once Upon a Time | Guy Travers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Lifeguardsman | Lieutenant Tosh | Super Hit | 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 "William Comes to Town", "The Lifeguardsman", and "The Iron Duke".