Charles Farrell
ActingAbout Charles Farrell
Popular Hollywood leading man of late silents and early talkies. He is best remembered for his teaming with Janet Gaynor in 12 screen romances between 1927 and 1934. He retired from films in the early 1940s, but TV audiences of the 1950s would see him as Gale Storm's widower dad in the popular television series My Little Margie (1952).
Charles Farrell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charles Farrell reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Charles Farrell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Charles Farrell'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 A Trip to Chinatown, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charles Farrell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Farrell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charles Farrell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | The Deadly Game | Barry Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tail Spin | Bud | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Just Around the Corner | Jeff Hale | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flight to Fame | Capt. Robert Lawrence | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Midnight Menace | Briant Gaunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Moonlight Sonata | Eric Molander | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Fighting Youth | Larry Davis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Forbidden Heaven | Mr. Archer / Nibs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hollywood Hobbies | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Falling in Love | Howard Elliott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Change of Heart | Chris Thring | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Big Shakedown | Jimmy Morrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Girl Without a Room | Tom Duncan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men | Adoniram 'Schlumpy' Schlump / Red Branahan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Tess of the Storm Country | Frederick Garfield Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wild Girl | Billy, the Stranger | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The First Year | Tommy Tucker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | After Tomorrow | Peter Piper | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Delicious | Larry Beaumont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Heartbreak | John Merrick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Merely Mary Ann | John Lonsdale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Flying Fool | Ponder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Body and Soul | Mal Andrews | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Man Who Came Back | Stephen Randolph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Princess and the Plumber | Charlie Peters / Albert Bowers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Liliom | Liliom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | High Society Blues | Eddie Granger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Song of Soho | Legionnaire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | City Girl | Lem Tustine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Sunny Side Up | Jack Cromwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The River | Allen John Spender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Happy Days | Charles Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Lucky Star | Timothy Osborn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Red Dance | Grand Duke Eugen | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Fazil | Prince Fazil | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Street Angel | Gino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Rough Riders | Stewart Van Brunt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | 7th Heaven | Chico | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Old Ironsides | Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | A Trip to Chinatown | Gayne Wilder | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Sandy | Timmy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Gosh-Darn Mortgage | Joe Hoskins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Clash of the Wolves | Dave Weston | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Freshman | Student Bell Ringer at Frolic (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Wings of Youth | Ted Spaulding | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Three Women | Reveler at Monkey Bar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Ten Commandments | Israelite Slave (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate | Man in Nightclub (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Rosita | Undetermined Bit Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Charles Farrell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Farrell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Farrell is "A Trip to Chinatown" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Charles Farrell acted in?
Charles Farrell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Farrell?
Other notable films include "Heartbreak", "Sandy", and "The First Year".