Edmund MacDonald
ActingEdmund MacDonald Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Edmund MacDonald reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Edmund MacDonald's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 51% of Edmund MacDonald'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 Trail of the Vigilantes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Edmund MacDonald Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edmund MacDonald's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Edmund MacDonald has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Red Canyon | Farlane | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Black Eagle | Si | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | That Lady in Ermine | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Blondie's Anniversary | Bob Burley | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Shoot to Kill | Lawrence Dale (as Edmond MacDonald) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Mysterious Mr. M | Anthony Waldron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | They Made Me a Killer | Jack Conley aka Chance | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Detour | Charles Haskell Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hold That Blonde! | Slasher | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Lady Confesses | Lucky Brandon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Sailor's Holiday | Fred Baxter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Timber Queen | Joe Birsdell | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Corvette K-225 | Lt. LeBlanc | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Mantrap | Assistant District Attorney Knox | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hangmen Also Die! | Dr. Pillar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Sherlock Holmes in Washington | Detective Lt. Grogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hi'ya, Chum | Terry Barton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Madame Spy | Lt. Cmdr. Bill Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Heart of the Golden West | Ross Lambert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | To the Shores of Tripoli | Butch Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Who Done It? | 'Murder at Midnight' Announcer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Flying Tigers | Blackie Bales | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Call of the Canyon | Thomas McCoy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Timber! | Pierre Lacour | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Whispering Ghosts | Jerry Gilpin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Strange Case of Doctor Rx | Det. Capt. Bill Hurd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Castle in the Desert | Walter Hartford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Great Guns | Hippo | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Texas | Comstock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Trail of the Vigilantes | Ed Wheeler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Gay Caballero | Joe Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brigham Young | Elder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Yesterday's Heroes | Tex Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Bride Wore Crutches | Dick Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Manhattan Heartbeat | Spike | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sailor's Lady | Barnacle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Black Friday | Frank Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Invisible Man Returns | Miner at Radcliffe Colliery (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Destry Rides Again | Rockwell (as Edmund Macdonald) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Coast Guard | Lt. Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | I Stole a Million | First Cop (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Prison Break | Chris Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Enlighten Thy Daughter | Gerald Winthrop | Super Hit | Similar → |
Edmund MacDonald - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edmund MacDonald?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edmund MacDonald is "Trail of the Vigilantes" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Edmund MacDonald acted in?
Edmund MacDonald has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edmund MacDonald?
Other notable films include "Yesterday's Heroes", "Call of the Canyon", and "The Mantrap".