Johnny Downs
ActingJohnny Downs Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Johnny Downs 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 Downs's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Johnny Downs'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 Outlaws of Red River, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Johnny Downs Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Johnny Downs's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Johnny Downs has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Cruisin' Down the River | Young Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Hills of Oklahoma | Square Dance Caller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Rhapsody in Blue | Dancer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Forever Yours | Ricky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Twilight on the Prairie | Bucky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | What a Man! | Henry Burrows | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Adventures of the Flying Cadets | Danny Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Kiss and Wake Up | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Groom and Bored | Jimmy Warren | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sing Another Chorus | Andy Peyton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Slightly Tempted | Jimmy Duncan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Melody and Moonlight | Danny O'Brian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sing, Dance, Plenty Hot | Johnny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby | Robert Lee 'Bob' Gunther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | A Child is Born | Johnny Norton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Parents on Trial | Don Martin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hawaiian Nights | Ted Hartley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | First Offenders | Fred Gray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Once Over Lightly | Bob Bradley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Swing, Sister, Swing | Johnny Bennett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hold That Co-ed | Dink | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | It's in the Stars | Dorothy's Boyfriend | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thrill of a Lifetime | Stanley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Blonde Trouble | Fred Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Turn Off the Moon | Terry Keith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Clarence | Bobbie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The First Baby | Johnny Ellis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Everybody's Old Man | Tommy Sampson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | So Red the Rose | Yankee boy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Virginia Judge | Bob Stuart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | College Scandal | Paul Gedney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Crowd | John, age 12 (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Valley of the Giants | Bryce, as a Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Chicken Feed | Professor Presto Misterio (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Outlaws of Red River | Tom Morley (prologue) (as Jimmy Downs) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Seeing the World | Johnny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Bring Home the Turkey | Johnny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Telling Whoppers | Toughey Thompson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | War Feathers | Johnny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Shivering Spooks | Johnny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Uncle Tom's Uncle | Johnny / 'Marks the Lawyer' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Baby Clothes | Johnny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Monkey Business | Johnny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Buried Treasure | Johnnie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | One Wild Ride | Johnny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Better Movies | Johnny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Your Own Back Yard | Johnny Downs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Official Officers | Johnny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Shootin' Injuns | Johnnie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Red Pepper | Boy with Ice Cream (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Johnny Downs - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Johnny Downs?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johnny Downs is "Outlaws of Red River" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Johnny Downs acted in?
Johnny Downs has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Johnny Downs?
Other notable films include "Hawaiian Nights", "Red Pepper", and "The Virginia Judge".