John Longden
ActingAbout John Longden
John Longden was a West Indian-born English screen, stage, and television actor. He appeared in dozens of films from 1926 to 1964, including five (Blackmail, Juno and the Paycock, The Skin Game, Young and Innocent, Jamaica Inn) directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Longden appeared in numerous television series.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Longden reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Longden's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Longden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Matter of Life and Death, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Longden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Longden's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Longden.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Frozen Alive | Prof. Hubbard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Man Who Finally Died | Munch | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | So Evil, So Young | Mr. Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | An Honourable Murder | Julian Caesar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Woman's Temptation | Inspector Syms | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Innocent Sinners | Admiral | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Quatermass 2 | Chief Inspector Lomax | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Alias John Preston | Richard Sandford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Ship That Died of Shame | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Meet Mr. Callaghan | Jeremy Meraulton | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dangerous Cargo | Worthington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Speaker in Connaught Rooms | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Black Widow | Mr. Kemp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Dark Light | Stephen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Pool of London | DI Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Elusive Pimpernel | The Abbot | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Lady Craved Excitement | Inspector James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Bonnie Prince Charlie | Colonel O'Sullivan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Anna Karenina | Gen. Serpuhousky | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Ghosts of Berkeley Square | Mortimer Digby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Adventures of Dusty Bates | Tod Jenkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Matter of Life and Death | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Silver Fleet | Jost Meertens | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Unpublished Story | Metcalf | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | One of Our Aircraft Is Missing | Ground Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tower of Terror | Commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Old Mother Riley's Circus | Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Common Touch | Stuart Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Barging Along | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Passport officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Lion Has Wings | Unnamed Character | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Raven (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Jamaica Inn | Captain Johnson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Q Planes | John Peters, a Pilot | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Gaunt Stranger | Inspector Bliss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Jennifer Hale | Police Inspector Merton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Young and Innocent | Det. Insp. Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Thoroughbred | Bill Peel | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Silence of Dean Maitland | Dean Maitland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rynox | Anthony Xavier 'Tony' Benedik | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Skin Game | Charles Hornblower | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Juno and the Paycock | Charles Bentham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Flame of Love | Lieutenant Boris Boriskoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Elstree Calling | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Atlantic | Lanchester | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Blackmail | Detective Frank Webber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Piccadilly | Man from China (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Last Post | David / Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Quinneys | Joseph Quinney | Flop | Similar → |
John Longden - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Longden?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Longden is "A Matter of Life and Death" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has John Longden acted in?
John Longden has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Longden?
Other notable films include "Goodbye, Mr. Chips", "Contraband", and "The Gaunt Stranger".