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.
John Longden Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Longden reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Longden's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 90% of John Longden'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 Glad Eye, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Longden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Longden's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Longden has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | The Man Who Finally Died | Munch | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | An Honourable Murder | Julian Caesar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Woman's Temptation | Inspector Syms | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Egeus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Innocent Sinners | Admiral | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Three Sundays to Live | Warder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Quatermass 2 | Chief Inspector Lomax | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Ship That Died of Shame | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Meet Mr. Callaghan | Jeremy Meraulton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dangerous Cargo | Worthington | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Wallet | Man With Pipe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Speaker in Connaught Rooms | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared | Sherlock Holmes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Pool of London | DI Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Last Load | - | Super Hit | 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| 1942 | Unpublished Story | Metcalf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | One of Our Aircraft Is Missing | Ground Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rose of Tralee | Paddy O'Brien | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Common Touch | Stuart Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Passport officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Lion Has Wings | Unnamed Character | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Raven (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Gaunt Stranger | Inspector Bliss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Bad Boy | Inspector Thompson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | It Isn't Done | Peter Ashton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Young and Innocent | Det. Insp. Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Thoroughbred | Bill Peel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Silence of Dean Maitland | Dean Maitland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Born Lucky | Frank Dale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Murder on the Second Floor | Hugh Bromilow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Rynox | Anthony Xavier 'Tony' Benedik | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Wickham Mystery | Harry Crawford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hindle Wakes | Boyfriend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Two Crowded Hours | Harry Fielding | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Ringer | Inspector Wembury | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Children of Chance | Jeffrey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Two Worlds | Lt. Stanislaus von Zaminsky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Blackmail | Detective Frank Webber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Piccadilly | Man from China (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Last Post | David / Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | You Know What Sailors Are | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Palais De Danse | No. 1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Mademoiselle Parley Voo | Le Beau - Illusionist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Flight Commander | Ivan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Quinneys | Joseph Quinney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Arcadians | Jack Meadows | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Glad Eye | Floquet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The House of Marney | - | Hit | 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 "The Glad Eye" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "The Last Load", "Hindle Wakes", and "Two Worlds".