
Ernest Butcher
ActingErnest Butcher Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ernest Butcher reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ernest Butcher's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Ernest Butcher'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 When We Are Married, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ernest Butcher Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ernest Butcher's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ernest Butcher has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | The Desperate Man | Grocer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Truth About Women | Butler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Background | Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Highly Dangerous | Tom - Lab Assistant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Trace | Mr. Fern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Night and the City | Bert, Street Musician (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Meet Simon Cherry | Young | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Diamond City | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | When We Are Married | Herbert Soppitt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | For Them That Trespass | uncredited | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | Blane's Clerk (segment "The Colonel's Lady") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Brother Jonathan | Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Easy Money | Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | While I Live | Ambrose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dear Murderer | Hall Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Years Between | Old Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Appointment with Crime | John Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | It Happened One Sunday | Mr. Buckland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tawny Pipit | Tommy Fairchild | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | It's in the Bag | Sam Braithwaite | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Candles at Nine | Eveard's Gardener | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | When We Are Married | Herbert Soppitt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | "Pimpernel" Smith | Weber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Old Mother Riley in Business | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Freedom Radio | Chestnut Seller (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Pack Up Your Troubles | Jack Perkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Black Eyes | Diner | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | When We Are Married | Herbert Soppitt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | For Dealers Only | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Song of the Road | Farm Foreman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Talking Feet | Thomas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Let's Ask the Ladies | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | All That Is England | - | Flop | Similar → |
Ernest Butcher - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ernest Butcher?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ernest Butcher is "When We Are Married" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ernest Butcher acted in?
Ernest Butcher has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ernest Butcher?
Other notable films include "It Happened One Sunday", "Pack Up Your Troubles", and "Talking Feet".

