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John Burton

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
23Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 7, 1853
Birth Place: Wisconsin, USA

About John Burton

John Burton was an American actor in Silent films to 1920 (the year of his death).

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

John Burton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Burton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of John Burton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of John Burton'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 The Spirit of Romance, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Burton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Burton's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Spirit of Romance (1917) movie poster
★10.0

The Spirit of Romance: Abby Lou is the niece of the crabbed old antique dealer, Richard Cobb. Old Richard Cobb has a son who possesses all the

The Spirit of Romance

1917•Drama
★9.0
Pinto (1920) movie poster
★9.0

Pinto: When Pinto reaches her eighteenth birthday, the five wealthy Arizonans who adopted her upon the death of her parents dec

Pinto

1920•Comedy
★9.0
The Scoffer (1920) movie poster
★9.0

The Scoffer: Dr. Stannard Wayne -- like all "good" men of the times -- is a God-fearing soul. He marries the former mistress of his f

The Scoffer

1920•Drama
★8.0
The Cook of Canyon Camp (1917) movie poster
★8.0

The Cook of Canyon Camp: The most popular man in the lumber camp near Quebec is Jean, the cook, whose flapjacks are celebrated for their delectab

The Cook of Canyon Camp

1917•Comedy
★7.0
You Never Saw Such a Girl (1919) movie poster
★7.0

You Never Saw Such a Girl: After her stepfather's death, orphan Marty McKenzie and her companion, teacher Fannie Perkins, find themselves in financ

You Never Saw Such a Girl

1919•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie John Burton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1920 In the Heart of a Fool Dr. Nesbit Flop Similar →
1920 The Scoffer Old Dabney Super Hit Similar →
1920 Pinto Guardian Super Hit Similar →
1919 You Never Saw Such a Girl Mr. Burgess Hit Similar →
1918 Boston Blackie's Little Pal Jackson - The Butler Hit Similar →
1918 Up Romance Road Samuel Thorne Flop Similar →
1918 Mile-a-Minute Kendall Judge Weeks Flop Similar →
1918 M'Liss Parson Bean Average Similar →
1918 The Whispering Chorus Charles Barden Average Similar →
1918 Huck and Tom Judge Thatcher Flop Similar →
1918 Hidden Pearls Undetermined Role Flop Similar →
1918 A Petticoat Pilot Judge Baxter Flop Similar →
1917 The Fair Barbarian Dugald Binnie Flop Similar →
1917 The Cook of Canyon Camp Marie's Father Super Hit Similar →
1917 Big Timber - Flop Similar →
1917 The Heir of the Ages Mr. Hope Flop Similar →
1917 The World Apart Roland Holt Flop Similar →
1917 The Bond Between Hans von Meyernick Flop Similar →
1917 The Spirit of Romance - Super Hit Similar →
1916 The Making of Maddalena Randolph Hale Flop Similar →
1914 The Ghost Breaker Rusty Flop Similar →
1914 The Forbidden Room Dr. Jarvis Flop Similar →
1914 The Tragedy of Whispering Creek Prospector Flop Similar →

John Burton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Burton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Burton is "The Spirit of Romance" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has John Burton acted in?

John Burton has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Burton?

Other notable films include "Pinto", "The Scoffer", and "The Cook of Canyon Camp".

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