John Butler: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 54
- as director
- 3
- on screen
- 1936–2019
- box office
- $229K
- average score
- 69
John Butler's Career in Numbers
John Butler's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Butler works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from China Clipper (1936) to Papi Chulo (2019), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
John Butler Movies by Decade
- 1930s 18
- 1940s 22
- 1950s 10
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 3
The 1940s were John Butler's busiest decade, with 22 films.
John Butler Movies by Genre
- Comedy 15
- Drama 14
- Crime 9
- Thriller 5
- Romance 4
- Western 4
- History 2
- Action 1
Comedy is the genre John Butler has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of drama (14).
John Butler Career Milestones
- First film
- China Clipper 1936
- Biggest box office hit
- Handsome Devil $129K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Handsome Devil Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Papi Chulo 2019
John Butler Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Butler is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 3 as director and 51 as actor. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by John Butler
3
John Butler Movies as an Actor
51- 2001
D’Unbelievables D’Mother as Man in bar · Comedy - 1952
The Wild North as Dealer (uncredited) · Romance - 1951
The Unknown Man Drama - 1951
The Tall Target as Miller (uncredited) · History - 1950
Hunt the Man Down as Alice's Landlord (uncredited) · Crime - 1950
Branded as Spig · Western - 1950
Three Secrets as Bartender (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
Convicted as Convict Curly (uncredited) · Crime - 1950
Our Very Own as Poker Player (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
The Lawless as Town Councilman (uncredited) · Drama - 1950
The Yellow Cab Man as Gimpy · Drama - 1949
The Reckless Moment as Pawnbroker (uncredited) · Thriller - 1949
Too Late for Tears as Little Man Answering Phone (uncredited) · Thriller - 1949
Sorrowful Jones as Jack, Bettor on Green Demon (uncredited) · Comedy - 1949
House of Strangers as Bartender (uncredited) · Drama - 1949
It Happens Every Spring as Fan Visiting with Debbie (uncredited) · Comedy - 1949
The Set-Up as Blind Man's Buddy (uncredited) · Drama - 1949
The Undercover Man as Grocer / Bookie · Crime - 1949
Shockproof as Sam Green, Pawnbroker (Uncredited) · Thriller - 1948
Sinister Journey as Storekeeper · Western - 1948
Silent Conflict as Clerk · Western - 1943
Slightly Dangerous as 'Tribune' reporter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1942
Joe Smith, American as Elias Canfield (uncredited) · Thriller - 1942
Fly By Night as Detective Jenks · Thriller - 1941
Sucker List as Gus (uncredited) · Crime - 1941
Mr. District Attorney as Detective in Café · Crime - 1941
Buck Privates as Supply Sergeant (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
Behind the News as Skeptical Newspaper Editor · Crime - 1940
Third Finger, Left Hand as Telegrapher at Railroad Station · Comedy - 1940
The Golden Fleecing as Taxi Driver (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
We Who Are Young as Mr. Peabody · Romance - 1940
Edison, the Man as Mechanic · Drama - 1940
Home Movies as Party Guest (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Hollywood Cavalcade as Telegraph Operator · Comedy - 1939
I Stole a Million as Logan (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Frontier Marshal as Harassed Man · Western - 1939
Stronger Than Desire as Shopkeeper Having Camera (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Torchy Runs for Mayor as Chuck Ball · Action - 1939
An Hour for Lunch as Harry - Greets Joe (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Money to Loan as Joe Mello · Crime - 1938
Mental Poise as Patient · Comedy - 1938
Opening Day as Heckler in Grandstand · Comedy - 1938
The Mad Miss Manton as Waiter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1938
Cowboy from Brooklyn as Reporter at Train Station · Comedy - 1938
Marie Antoinette as Second Municipal Taking the Young Dauphin (uncredited) · History - 1938
They’re Always Caught as Concession Stand Owner Montel (uncredited) · Crime - 1937
You’re a Sweetheart as Waiter (uncredited) · Romance - 1937
The Go-Getter as Ship Officer (uncredited) · Romance - 1937
The Great O’Malley as Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited) · Drama - 1937
Black Legion as Jenkins - Auto Salesman (uncredited) · Crime - 1936
China Clipper as Second Commerce Inspector (uncredited) · Drama
Who John Butler Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Butler shares the most films with. Irving Bacon comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Henry O'Neill (4).
John Butler: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Butler has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Butler been in?
John Butler is credited on 54 films, from 1936 to 2019. 51 of them as an actor and 3 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Butler's highest-grossing movie?
Handsome Devil (2017) is John Butler's biggest box office hit, with $129K worldwide, ahead of Papi Chulo (2019) ($99.5K). Across every film with box office figures, John Butler's movies have made $229K.
John Butler's biggest hits What is the best John Butler movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Butler's best-rated film is Handsome Devil (2017) with a score of 75, followed by Papi Chulo (2019) (62).
Best John Butler movies, ranked What is John Butler's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Butler's filmography is Papi Chulo (2019), which John Butler directed.
Who does John Butler work with most often?
John Butler shares the most films with Irving Bacon (6 films), Henry O'Neill (4 films) and Charles Halton (4 films).
The Best John Butler Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 54 credits.
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