John Salew
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Salew reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Salew's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Salew remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Witness for the Prosecution, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Salew Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Salew's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Salew.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Three on a Spree | Mr. Monkton | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Alive and Kicking | Solicitor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Left Right and Centre | Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tread Softly Stranger | Pawnbroker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Night of the Demon | Librarian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Rogue's Yarn | Sam Youles | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | It's Great to be Young! | Routledge, a Senior Master | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Lease of Life | Sproatley's Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Duel in the Jungle | Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Father Brown | Station sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Face the Music | Maxie Margulies | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | His Excellency | Fernando | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lavender Hill Mob | Parkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | No Highway in the Sky | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Blue Lamp | Officious Man (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Spider and the Fly | Minister's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Don't Ever Leave Me | Farlaine's Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kind Hearts and Coronets | Mr. Perkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Witness for the Prosecution | Robert Mayherne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | All Over the Town | George Sleek | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Bad Lord Byron | Samuel Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | London Belongs to Me | Mr Banks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | John Coleman (critic) (segment "The Colonel's Lady") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Bond Street | Coles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Brother Jonathan | Wilburn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Anna Karenina | Lawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Always Rains on Sunday | Caleb Neesley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The October Man | Ticket Inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dancing with Crime | Pogson | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Beware of Pity | Col. Franz Bubencic | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | I See a Dark Stranger | Man in the Bookshop | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wanted for Murder | Detective Walters | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Caravan | Diego | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Rake's Progress | Burgess | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Murder in Reverse? | Blake King’s Council | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Don't Take It to Heart | Witness | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Give Us the Moon | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Way Ahead | Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tawny Pipit | Pickering | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Bells Go Down | Landlord (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | We Dive at Dawn | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Tomorrow We Live | Marcel le Blanc | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | One of Our Aircraft Is Missing | German Sentry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Back-Room Boy | Steve Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Turned Out Nice Again | Largon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It | Mr. Tomboy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Neutral Port | Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | A Window in London | Reporter | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Pastor Hall | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Thief of Bagdad | Fish Peddler (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
John Salew - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Salew?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Salew is "Witness for the Prosecution" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has John Salew acted in?
John Salew has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Salew?
Other notable films include "Pastor Hall", "Kind Hearts and Coronets", and "Tread Softly Stranger".