John Dilson: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 95
- on screen
- 1935–1944
John Dilson's Career in Numbers
John Dilson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Dilson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Twin Triplets (1935) to Beautiful But Broke (1944), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
John Dilson Movies by Decade
- 1930s 34
- 1940s 61
The 1940s were John Dilson's busiest decade, with 61 films.
John Dilson Movies by Genre
- Drama 25
- Crime 18
- Comedy 18
- Romance 7
- Mystery 6
- Western 4
- Thriller 3
- Sci-Fi 3
- Action 3
- Music 2
Drama is the genre John Dilson has worked in most, with 25 films, ahead of crime (18).
John Dilson Career Milestones
- First film
- Twin Triplets 1935
- Newest film
- Beautiful But Broke 1944
John Dilson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Dilson 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.
- 1944
The Ghost That Walks Alone as Bascomb (uncredited) · Crime - 1944
Beautiful But Broke as Putnam · Comedy - 1943
Around the World as Colonel · Music - 1943
Happy Land as Charles Clayton (uncredited) · Fantasy - 1943
Princess O’Rourke as Elevator Operator (uncredited) · Romance - 1943
The Leopard Man as Coroner (uncredited) · Horror - 1943
Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case as Green, Parole Board Member (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
This Land Is Mine as Mayor's Secretary · War - 1943
Mission to Moscow as American Senator (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
Slightly Dangerous as 'Telegram' reporter (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
Idaho as Board Member · Western - 1942
The Great Gildersleeve as Mayor Appleton · Comedy - 1942
Madame Spy as Proprietor Martin · Drama - 1942
For Me and My Gal as Lou (uncredited) · War - 1942
The Mayor of 44th Street as Carter, the General Manager (as John H. Dilson) · Romance - 1942
You Can’t Escape Forever as Pop (uncredited) · Thriller - 1942
Wildcat as Gus Sloane · Drama - 1942
Ten Gentlemen from West Point as Senator (uncredited) · Drama - 1942
Fly By Night as Police Dr. Tracy · Thriller - 1942
Over My Dead Body as Editor · Mystery - 1941
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. as Henry Weldon · Crime - 1941
Johnny Eager as Pawnbroker (uncredited) · Drama - 1941
New York Town as Doctor (uncredited) · Comedy - 1941
Jesse James at Bay as Collins (uncredited) · Comedy - 1941
Doctors Don’t Tell Drama - 1941
Manpower as Jail Clerk (uncredited) · Crime - 1941
Whistling in the Dark as Hugo in Show (uncredited) · Comedy - 1941
Highway West as The Judge (uncredited) · Drama - 1941
Cyclone on Horseback as Mr. Williams · Western - 1941
1-2-3-Go! as Mayor · Comedy - 1941
The Wagons Roll at Night as Minister (uncredited) · Drama - 1941
The Lady from Cheyenne as Special Prosecutor Fitzpatrick · Western - 1941
Man-Made Monster as Medical Examiner · Sci-Fi - 1941
The Monster and the Girl as Employment Agency Clerk (uncredited) · Horror - 1941
Andy Hardy’s Private Secretary as Mr. Davis · Romance - 1941
The Great Mr. Nobody as Pawnbroker · Drama - 1941
The Face Behind the Mask as Man at Dock Asking for a Light (uncredited) · Crime - 1940
No, No, Nanette as Desk Clerk · Music - 1940
You, the People as Mr. Sanders · Crime - 1940
Phantom of Chinatown as Charlie Frasier · Crime - 1940
Girls Under 21 as Albert Carter, School Principal · Drama - 1940
Gallant Sons as Druggist (uncredited) · Mystery - 1940
Marked Men as Dr. James Prentiss Harkness · Crime - 1940
City for Conquest as Mr. Cahn - Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
The Great Profile as Doctor Perkins · Comedy - 1940
The Golden Fleecing as Cashier (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
I Love You Again as Worker 'Trying It in Tile and Clay' (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
My Love Came Back as Accountant (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Millionaires in Prison as Observer at Train Station (uncredited) · Crime - 1940
Hold That Woman! as Bill Lannigan · Comedy - 1940
Adventures of Red Ryder as Hale · Action - 1940
Edison, the Man as Broker · Drama - 1940
Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise as Police Doctor at Hotel · Crime - 1940
The Man with Nine Lives as John Hawthorne · Sci-Fi - 1940
Dark Command as Town Leader · Drama - 1940
Drums of Fu Manchu as Prof. Ezra Howard · Action - 1940
The Big Premiere as Theater Owner · Comedy - 1940
Five Little Peppers at Home as Daniels · Drama - 1940
Brother Rat and a Baby as Pawnbroker · Comedy - 1940
Legion of the Lawless as Surveyor Dave Martin (uncredited) · Western - 1940
Music in My Heart as City Editor (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Drunk Driving as Doctor (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Here I Am a Stranger as Professor · Drama - 1939
The Man They Could Not Hang as King - City Editor (uncredited) · Sci-Fi - 1939
Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever as Mr. Davis (uncredited) · Romance - 1939
Each Dawn I Die as Parole Board Member (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
S.O.S Tidal Wave as Appleby · Crime - 1939
It’s a Wonderful World as Doctor (uncredited) · Mystery - 1939
Weather Wizards as California Meteorologist · Documentary - 1939
Money to Loan as Clarence Z. Dodds, Hanley's Accountant · Crime - 1939
Nancy Drew… Reporter as Deputy Coroner (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Blackwell’s Island as Finlay (uncredited) · Crime - 1939
They Made Me a Criminal as Doctor (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Stand Up and Fight as Auctioneer · Drama - 1938
Kentucky as Man at Race Track · Romance - 1938
Gang Bullets as Capt. Brown · Action - 1938
Tarnished Angel as Mr. Greer · Drama - 1938
The Chaser as Process Server · Drama - 1938
Think It Over Drama - 1938
Racket Busters as Mr. Robbins (uncredited) · Crime - 1937
The Shadow Strikes as Bill Gordan · Mystery - 1937
Love Is on the Air as Meeting Chairman · Crime - 1937
Easy Living as Nervous Hotel Registrant (uncredited) · Comedy - 1937
Love Is News as Clerk (uncredited) · Romance - 1937
Dick Tracy as Ellery Brewster [Chs. 1, 12] · Comedy - 1936
Great Guy as City Editor (Uncredited) · Crime - 1936
The Public Pays as Milk Company Executive Moore (uncredited) · Crime - 1936
The President’s Mystery as Banker (uncredited) · Thriller - 1936
Easy Money as Lawyer Rusick · Crime - 1936
Three of a Kind as Doc Adams · Comedy - 1936
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford as Analyst Examining Gelatin Capsule (uncredited) · Mystery - 1936
The Country Doctor as City Editor (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Twin Triplets as J. Benton, City Editor · Comedy - 1935
Woman Wanted as Juror Talking to Mike (uncredited) · Crime - 1935
Death from a Distance Mystery
Who John Dilson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Dilson shares the most films with. William B. Davidson comes first, with 12 films together, followed by Joseph Crehan (8).
John Dilson: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Dilson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Dilson been in?
John Dilson is credited on 95 films, from 1935 to 1944. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Dilson's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Dilson's filmography is The Ghost That Walks Alone (1944), in the role of Bascomb (uncredited).
Who does John Dilson work with most often?
John Dilson shares the most films with William B. Davidson (12 films), Joseph Crehan (8 films) and James Flavin (8 films).
The Best John Dilson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 95 credits.
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