Victor Jory
ActingAbout Victor Jory
Victor Jory was a Canadian stage, film and television actor, best known for his role as Jonas Wilkerson, the brutal and opportunistic overseer, in "Gone with the Wind", and as Lamont Cranston, aka 'The Shadow', in the 1942 serial film "The Shadow".
Victor Jory Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Victor Jory 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 Victor Jory's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Victor Jory'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 Highwayman, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Victor Jory Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Victor Jory's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Victor Jory has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Mission to Glory: A True Story | Father Zaya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Perilous Voyage | Dr. Henry Merrill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Papillon | Indian Chief | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Flap | Wounded Bear Mr. Smith (Attorney at Law) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Jigsaw | Edward Arkroyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Bonanza: Ride the Wind | Charles Ludlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Miracle Worker | Captain Arthur Keller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Fugitive Kind | Jabe Torrance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Dracula | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Forbidden Area | Rear Admiral Batt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Blackjack Ketchum Desperado | Jared Letlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Moby Dick | Captain Ahab | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Toughest Man in Arizona | Frank Girard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Highwayman | Lord Douglas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Gallant Blade | Marshal of France Mordore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Shoe Shine Jasper | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Jasper's Paradise | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Unknown Guest | Charles 'Chuck' Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Buckskin Frontier | Champ Clanton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Shut My Big Mouth | Buckskin Bill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tulips Shall Grow | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Secrets of the Lone Wolf | 'Dapper' Dan Streever | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Gay Knighties | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hoola Boola | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Give Us Wings | Mr. Arnold Carter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lady with Red Hair | Mr. Clifton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Girl from Havana | Tex Moore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Knights of the Range | Malcolm Lascalles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Shadow | Lamont Cranston / The Shadow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Gone with the Wind | Jonas Wilkerson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Call a Messenger | Ed Hogan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Each Dawn I Die | W.J. Grayce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | I Stole a Million | Patian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Women in the Wind | Doc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dodge City | Yancey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Glamorous Night | Baron Lyadeff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | White Lies | Terry Condon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Too Tough to Kill | John O'Hara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Escape from Devil's Island | Dario | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Party Wire | Matthew Putnam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mills of the Gods | Jim Devlin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Pursued | Beauregard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Believed in You | Jim Crowl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Smoky | Clint Peters | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Trick for Trick | La Tour | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Infernal Machine | Alfred Doreen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Second Hand Wife | Lotzi Vajda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Handle with Care | 1st Public Enemy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Pride of the Legion | Jerry Brewster | Hit | Similar → |
Victor Jory - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Victor Jory?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Victor Jory is "The Highwayman" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Victor Jory acted in?
Victor Jory has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Victor Jory?
Other notable films include "Smoky", "Handle with Care", and "Dracula".