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James P. Spencer

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
13Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 2, 1893
Birth Place: Honolulu, Hawaiian Kingdom [now Hawaii, USA]

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James P. Spencer reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James P. Spencer'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James P. Spencer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Each Dawn I Die, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James P. Spencer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James P. Spencer's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Each Dawn I Die (1939) movie poster
★6.8

Each Dawn I Die — A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activiti

Each Dawn I Die

1939•Crime
★6.6
Union Pacific (1939) movie poster
★6.6

Union Pacific — One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to

Union Pacific

1939•Drama
★6.4
Two-Faced Woman (1941) movie poster
★6.4

Two-Faced Woman — A woman pretends to be her own twin sister to win back her straying husband.

Two-Faced Woman

1941•Comedy
★6.4
Pardon My Sarong (1942) movie poster
★6.4

Pardon My Sarong — A pair of bus drivers accidentally steal their own bus. With the company issuing a warrant for their arrest, they tag al

Pardon My Sarong

1942•Comedy
★6.0
Ebb Tide (1937) movie poster
★6.0

Ebb Tide — In 1890, two British expatriates, Robert Herrick and Huish, and German Captain Jakob Thorbecke, are commissioned to sail

Ebb Tide

1937•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James P. Spencer.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1942 Pardon My Sarong Native (uncredited) Average Similar →
1942 The Tuttles of Tahiti Tupa Average Similar →
1941 Two-Faced Woman Carl (uncredited) Average Similar →
1941 Western Union Indian Average Similar →
1939 Each Dawn I Die Bald Convict (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1939 Union Pacific Indian (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1938 Romance Road Black Wolf (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1937 Ebb Tide Cook Average Similar →
1935 East of Java Crewman Average Similar →
1931 Pueblo Terror Pedro Flop Similar →
1930 The Sea God Sanaka Joe Flop Similar →
1929 Frozen Justice Medicine Man Flop Similar →
1925 Adventure Adam Flop Similar →

James P. Spencer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James P. Spencer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James P. Spencer is "Each Dawn I Die" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has James P. Spencer acted in?

James P. Spencer has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James P. Spencer?

Other notable films include "Union Pacific", "Two-Faced Woman", and "Pardon My Sarong".