James Donlan: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 52
- on screen
- 1929–1939
- box office
- $157
James Donlan's Career in Numbers
James Donlan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Donlan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Bishop Murder Case (1929) to Babes in Arms (1939), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
James Donlan Movies by Decade
- 1920s 3
- 1930s 49
The 1930s were James Donlan's busiest decade, with 49 films.
James Donlan Movies by Genre
- Drama 17
- Comedy 15
- Mystery 8
- Romance 5
- Crime 5
- Action 1
- Western 1
Drama is the genre James Donlan has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of comedy (15).
James Donlan Career Milestones
- First film
- The Bishop Murder Case 1929
- Biggest box office hit
- Design for Living $157 worldwide
- Newest film
- Babes in Arms 1939
James Donlan Filmography: Every Movie
Every film James Donlan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 1939
Babes in Arms as Fred (uncredited) · Comedy - 1938
Professor Beware as Man Reported at Museum · Comedy - 1937
Music for Madame as Suspect with Cold (Uncredited) · Romance - 1937
It Happened in Hollywood as Shorty · Comedy - 1937
This Is My Affair as Reporter · Crime - 1936
The Plot Thickens as Jim · Mystery - 1936
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford as Taxi Driver (uncredited) · Mystery - 1936
Murder on a Bridle Path as Detective Kane · Mystery - 1936
Boulder Dam as Nightclub Manager (uncredited) · Drama - 1936
Exclusive Story as Managing Editor (uncredited) · Crime - 1935
Hot Tip as Bill - Racetrack Bettor · Comedy - 1935
The Case of the Curious Bride as Detective Fritz · Mystery - 1935
Traveling Saleslady as Andy McNeill · Comedy - 1935
Life Begins at Forty as Farmer · Comedy - 1935
The Whole Town’s Talking as Detective Sergeant Patrick J. Howe · Crime - 1935
Under Pressure as Corky · Drama - 1934
Belle of the Nineties as Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager) · Comedy - 1934
Paris Interlude as Jones - Times Reporter · Drama - 1934
Now I’ll Tell as Honey Smith · Drama - 1934
A Very Honorable Guy as Mr. O'Toole · Comedy - 1934
Dark Hazard as Man Advising Jim at Dog Track · Drama - 1934
Hi, Nellie! as Evans (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
Design for Living as Fat Man with Ring (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $157 - 1933
Doctor Bull as Harry Weems · Comedy - 1933
I Loved a Woman as Voting Returns Announcer (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
College Humor as Marcus Lafflin · Action - 1933
The Mayor of Hell as Sam (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
The Nuisance as Photographer (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
The Working Man as Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
Mystery of the Wax Museum as Morgue Attendant (Uncredited) · Mystery - 1933
What! No Beer? as Al (uncredited) · Comedy - 1932
20,000 Years in Sing Sing as First Reporter (uncredited) · Drama - 1932
The Penguin Pool Murder as Security Guard Fink · Comedy - 1932
The Death Kiss as Max Hill · Mystery - 1932
Thirteen Women as Mike, Detective (uncredited) · Mystery - 1932
Back Street as Profhero · Romance - 1932
Huddle as Heckler at Game (uncredited) · Romance - 1932
The Final Edition as Freddie · Crime - 1931
Men of Chance as Clark · Drama - 1931
Five Star Final Drama - 1931
Sporting Blood as Jim, a Trainer (uncredited) · Drama - 1931
A Free Soul as Reporter (uncredited) · Drama - 1931
The Painted Desert as Steve - Ore Wagon #2 Shotgun Rider · Western - 1930
Mothers Cry as City Editor · Drama - 1930
Danger Lights as Picnic Barker (uncredited) · Drama - 1930
Remote Control as Blodgett · Comedy - 1930
Night Work as Mr. McEvoy · Romance - 1930
The Sins of the Children as Bide Taylor · Drama - 1930
The Fall Guy as The Bill Collector · Drama - 1929
The Bishop Murder Case as Ernest Heath · Mystery - 1929
Wise Girls as Ben Wade · Comedy - 1929
Big News as Deke · Crime
Who James Donlan Makes Movies With
The actors and directors James Donlan shares the most films with. Edward Brophy comes first, with 6 films together, followed by James Gleason (6).
James Donlan: Questions & Answers
How many movies James Donlan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has James Donlan been in?
James Donlan is credited on 52 films, from 1929 to 1939. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is James Donlan's highest-grossing movie?
Design for Living (1933) is James Donlan's biggest box office hit, with $157 worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, James Donlan's movies have made $157.
James Donlan's biggest hits What is James Donlan's newest movie?
The most recent film on James Donlan's filmography is Babes in Arms (1939), in the role of Fred (uncredited).
Who does James Donlan work with most often?
James Donlan shares the most films with Edward Brophy (6 films), James Gleason (6 films) and Robert Barrat (6 films).
The Best James Donlan Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 52 credits.
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