John Sutton
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John Sutton (October 22, 1908 – July 10, 1963) who was born in Rawalpindi, British India (now Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan) was actor of British parentage. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Sutton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
John Sutton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Sutton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. 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 Sutton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of John Sutton'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 House of a Thousand Candles, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Sutton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Sutton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Sutton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Shadow of Fear | Peter Halliday | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Canadians | Superintendent Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Beloved Infidel | Lord Donegall | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Bat | Warner, the Chauffeur | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Return of the Fly | Insp. Beecham | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Amazon Trader | The Amazon Trader | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Death of a Scoundrel | The Actor as 'Tom' in Stage Play | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sangaree | Harvey Bristol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | My Cousin Rachel | Ambrose Ashley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lady in the Iron Mask | Duke de Valdac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Thief of Damascus | Khalid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | David and Bathsheba | Ira | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Payment on Demand | Anthony Tunliffe | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Second Face | Jerry Allison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Bagdad | Raizul | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Fan | Cecil Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Three Musketeers | The Duke of Buckingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Mickey | Ted Whitney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Counterfeiters | Jeff MacAllister | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Adventures of Casanova | Count de Brissac | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Captain from Castile | Diego De Silva | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Claudia and David | Phil Dexter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Hour Before the Dawn | Roger Hetherton | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Jane Eyre | Dr. Rivers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Tonight We Raid Calais | Geoffrey Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Birds | Peter Stackhouse | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Ten Gentlemen from West Point | Howard Shelton | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Moon Over Her Shoulder | Dr. Phillip Rossiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hudson's Bay | Lord Edward Crewe | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Murder Over New York | Richard Jeffery | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Sea Hawk | Captain of the Guard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | South to Karanga | David Wallace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby | Boston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Invisible Man Returns | Dr. Frank Griffin | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Charlie McCarthy, Detective | Bill Banning | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tower of London | John Wyatt | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex | Capt. Armand of the Queen's Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Bulldog Drummond's Bride | Inspector Tredennis | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Susannah of the Mounties | Corporal Piggott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sons of Liberty | Hessian Courier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Dawn Patrol | Adjutant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Arrest Bulldog Drummond | Inspector Tredennis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blond Cheat | Fred Percy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kidnapped | English Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Four Men and a Prayer | Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Bulldog Drummond's Peril | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bulldog Drummond's Revenge | Nielson's Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bulldog Drummond Comes Back | Sanger | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Princess Comes Across | Ship's Passenger (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The House of a Thousand Candles | Young Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
John Sutton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Sutton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Sutton is "The House of a Thousand Candles" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Sutton acted in?
John Sutton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Sutton?
Other notable films include "The Amazon Trader", "Charlie McCarthy, Detective", and "Lady in the Iron Mask".