Johnny Arthur
ActingJohnny Arthur Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Johnny Arthur 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 Johnny Arthur's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 72% of Johnny Arthur'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 She Couldn't Say No, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Johnny Arthur Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Johnny Arthur's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Johnny Arthur has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Sakima and the Masked Marvel | Mura Sakima | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Happened on Fifth Avenue | Apartment Manager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen | Riley | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Shepherd of the Ozarks | Doolittle | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Always Tomorrow: The Portrait of an American Business | Larry Larabee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Li'l Abner | Montague | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Road to Singapore | Timothy Willow (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Fugitives for a Night | Tootsies, Car Rental Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You | Kirby's Office Aide (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Halfway to Hollywood | Johnny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Danger on the Air | Aiken | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | One Wild Night | Sales Clerk (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Feed 'em and Weep | Darla's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Something to Sing About | Mr. Daviani (as John Arthur) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Night 'n' Gales | Arthur Hood, Darla's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | It Happened Out West | Professor Thad Crookshank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ellis Island | Kip Andrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The King Steps Out | Chief of the Secret Police | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Ex-Mrs. Bradford | Mr. Frankenstein (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | An All American Toothache | Dental Professor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Freshman Love | Mr. Fields | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Too Tough to Kill | Willie Dent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | It's in the Air | Jones, Photographer | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Doubting Thomas | Ralph Twiller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Traveling Saleslady | Melton | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Anniversary Trouble | Spanky's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Dames | Billings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Twenty Million Sweethearts | Norma Hanson's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Penrod and Sam | Mr. Bassett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | It's a Wise Child | Otho Peabody | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Going Wild | Simpkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Cheer Up and Smile | Andy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Paper Hanging with Johnny Arthur | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Down with Husbands | Henry Sweet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | She Couldn't Say No | Tommy Blake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Personality | Sandy Jenkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Show of Shows | Hero - Performer in 'The Pirate' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Adam's Eve | Adam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Divorce Made Easy | Percy Deering | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Gamblers | George Cowper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Desert Song | Benny Kidd | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | On Trial | Stanley Glover | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Scared Silly | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Draw-Back | Horace Hayseed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Honest Injun | Johnny Peppercorn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Home Cured | The Hypochondriac | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | My Stars | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Cleaning Up | The Husband | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Tourist | Johnny - The Tourist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Unknown Purple | Freddie Goodlittle | Super Hit | Similar → |
Johnny Arthur - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Johnny Arthur?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johnny Arthur is "She Couldn't Say No" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Johnny Arthur acted in?
Johnny Arthur has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Johnny Arthur?
Other notable films include "It Happened Out West", "Cheer Up and Smile", and "Personality".