James Murray
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James Murray (February 9, 1901 – July 11, 1936) was an American movie actor. James appeared in 36 movies during his career. It may be safe to assume that less than half of his movies survived to present day. In most of his post silent era movies, particularly those made during the last few years of his career/life, he was cast in uncredited bit parts, or as an extra. Of all his silent movies, The Crowd seems to have survived the best and is the easiest available, although it has not yet been released on DVD. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Murray (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
James Murray Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Murray reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Murray's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 75% of James Murray'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 Hold 'er Sheriff, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Murray Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Murray's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Murray has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | San Francisco | Earthquake Survivor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rose Marie | Bit Part (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Ship Cafe | Gerald (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Drunkard | Edward Middleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Brakeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Heroes for Sale | Blind Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Central Airport | Eddie Hughes | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | High Gear | Mark 'High Gear' Sherrod | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Air Hostess | Ted Hunter | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Frisco Jenny | Dan McAllister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Hollywood Handicap | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Reckoning | Terry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | In Line of Duty | Cpl. Sherwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Trapped | Jimmy Dare | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hold 'er Sheriff | Jimmy Dalton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Kick In | Benny LaMarr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Bright Lights | Connie Lamont | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Hide-Out | Jimmy Dorgan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Rampant Age | Sandy Benton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Shanghai Lady | 'Badlands' McKinney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Thunder | Tommy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Shakedown | Dave Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Little Wildcat | Conrad Burton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Big City | Curly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Crowd | John 'Johnny' Sims | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Rose-Marie | Jim Kenyon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Lovelorn | Charlie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | In Old Kentucky | Jimmy Brierly | Super Hit | Similar → |
James Murray - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Murray?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Murray is "Hold 'er Sheriff" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James Murray acted in?
James Murray has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Murray?
Other notable films include "In Old Kentucky", "Shanghai Lady", and "Hide-Out".