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John Harron: Movies & Box Office

films
77
on screen
1918–1940
box office
$345
Career at a glance

John Harron's Career in Numbers

John Harron's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Harron works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hearts of the World (1918) to Brother Rat and a Baby (1940), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

John Harron Movies by Decade

  1. 1910s 2
  2. 1920s 4
  3. 1930s 66
  4. 1940s 5

The 1930s were John Harron's busiest decade, with 66 films.

John Harron Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 20
  • Drama 19
  • Crime 9
  • Romance 6
  • Action 4
  • Music 4
  • Mystery 3
  • Adventure 3
  • Western 2
  • History 2

Comedy is the genre John Harron has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of drama (19).

John Harron Career Milestones

First film
Hearts of the World 1918
Biggest box office hit
Dark Victory $345 worldwide
Newest film
Brother Rat and a Baby 1940
77 credits

John Harron Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Harron 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.

  1. 1940 Tear Gas Squad (1940) movie poster Tear Gas Squad as Taxi Driver · Crime
  2. 1940 Virginia City (1940) movie poster Virginia City as Union Lieutenant (uncredited) · Western
  3. 1940 Calling Philo Vance (1940) movie poster Calling Philo Vance as Third Reporter (uncredited) · Mystery
  4. 1940 The Fighting 69th (1940) movie poster The Fighting 69th as Carrol (uncredited) · Action
  5. 1940 Brother Rat and a Baby (1940) movie poster Brother Rat and a Baby as Hotel Desk Clerk · Comedy
  6. 1939 The Return of Doctor X (1939) movie poster The Return of Doctor X as Reporter (uncredited) · Sci-Fi
  7. 1939 On Dress Parade (1939) movie poster On Dress Parade as Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited) · Drama
  8. 1939 Kid Nightingale (1939) movie poster Kid Nightingale as Clipper (uncredited) · Comedy
  9. 1939 The Roaring Twenties (1939) movie poster The Roaring Twenties as Soldier (uncredited) · Crime
  10. 1939 Smashing the Money Ring (1939) movie poster Smashing the Money Ring as Reporter at Trial (uncredited) · Action
  11. 1939 Espionage Agent (1939) movie poster Espionage Agent as American Tourist · Drama
  12. 1939 Slapsie Maxie’s (1939) movie poster Slapsie Maxie’s as Fight Announcer (uncredited) · Comedy
  13. 1939 Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) movie poster Angels Wash Their Faces as Reporter (uncredited) · Drama
  14. 1939 The Bill of Rights (1939) movie poster The Bill of Rights as Carter · History
  15. 1939 Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite (1939) movie poster Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite as Motorcycle Policeman · Comedy
  16. 1939 The Cowboy Quarterback (1939) movie poster The Cowboy Quarterback as Mr. Gray · Comedy
  17. 1939 Each Dawn I Die (1939) movie poster Each Dawn I Die as Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited) · Drama
  18. 1939 Indianapolis Speedway (1939) movie poster Indianapolis Speedway as Red · Drama
  19. 1939 Quiet, Please (1939) movie poster Quiet, Please as Sears' Assistant (uncredited) · Comedy
  20. 1939 Naughty But Nice (1939) movie poster Naughty But Nice as Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited) · Music
  21. 1939 Nancy Drew… Trouble Shooter (1939) movie poster Nancy Drew… Trouble Shooter as Greenhouse Clerk · Comedy
  22. 1939 Code of the Secret Service (1939) movie poster Code of the Secret Service as Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited) · Drama
  23. 1939 Torchy Runs for Mayor (1939) movie poster Torchy Runs for Mayor as Dibble · Action
  24. 1939 Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) movie poster Confessions of a Nazi Spy as Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited) · Drama
  25. 1939 Dark Victory (1939) movie poster Dark Victory as George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited) · Drama
  26. 1939 Women in the Wind (1939) movie poster Women in the Wind as Process Server (uncredited) · Adventure
  27. 1939 You Can’t Get Away with Murder (1939) movie poster You Can’t Get Away with Murder as Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited) · Crime
  28. 1939 Secret Service of the Air (1939) movie poster Secret Service of the Air as Agent Cliff Durell · Thriller
  29. 1939 Yes, My Darling Daughter (1939) movie poster Yes, My Darling Daughter as Belga Line Steward · Romance
  30. 1939 Lincoln in the White House (1939) movie poster Lincoln in the White House as John Hay · History
  31. 1939 Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939) movie poster Torchy Blane in Chinatown as Chauffeur (uncredited) · Comedy
  32. 1939 Blackwell’s Island (1939) movie poster Blackwell’s Island as Deputy District Attorney (uncredited) · Crime
  33. 1939 They Made Me a Criminal (1939) movie poster They Made Me a Criminal as First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited) · Drama
  34. 1939 King of the Underworld (1939) movie poster King of the Underworld as G-Man (uncredited) · Crime
  35. 1938 Going Places (1938) movie poster Going Places as Man at Party · Romance
  36. 1938 The Declaration of Independence (1938) movie poster The Declaration of Independence as Rodney's Messenger (uncredited) · Drama
  37. 1938 Hard to Get (1938) movie poster Hard to Get as Orchestra Leader (uncredited) · Comedy
  38. 1938 Boy Meets Girl (1938) movie poster Boy Meets Girl as Extra Talking to Rodney · Comedy
  39. 1938 Penrod’s Double Trouble (1938) movie poster Penrod’s Double Trouble as Spieler at Carnival (uncredited) · Comedy
  40. 1938 The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938) movie poster The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Alarm Company Operator (uncredited) · Crime
  41. 1938 Racket Busters (1938) movie poster Racket Busters as Allison's Stenographer (uncredited) · Crime
  42. 1938 Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938) movie poster Cowboy from Brooklyn as Technician · Comedy
  43. 1938 My Bill (1938) movie poster My Bill as Bank Clerk (uncredited) · Drama
  44. 1938 Out Where the Stars Begin (1938) movie poster Out Where the Stars Begin as Studio Gateman · Comedy
  45. 1938 The Beloved Brat (1938) movie poster The Beloved Brat as Second Cab Driver · Comedy
  46. 1938 Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) movie poster Torchy Blane in Panama as Aviator · Mystery
  47. 1938 Over the Wall (1938) movie poster Over the Wall as Gus - Policeman at Morgue · Drama
  48. 1938 He Couldn’t Say No (1938) movie poster He Couldn’t Say No as Man With Street Radio Reporter · Adventure
  49. 1938 Blondes at Work (1938) movie poster Blondes at Work as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) · Crime
  50. 1938 The Patient in Room 18 (1938) movie poster The Patient in Room 18 as Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited) · Comedy
  51. 1937 The Man Without a Country (1937) movie poster The Man Without a Country as Minor Role (uncredited) · Drama
  52. 1937 The Adventurous Blonde (1937) movie poster The Adventurous Blonde as Reynolds (uncredited) · Romance
  53. 1937 Boots and Saddles (1937) movie poster Boots and Saddles as Orderly Given Charge of Gene's Horses (uncredited) · Drama
  54. 1937 Varsity Show (1937) movie poster Varsity Show as Clerk · Music
  55. 1937 Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (1937) movie poster Mr. Dodd Takes the Air as Man in Sound Booth (uncredited) · Music
  56. 1937 Talent Scout (1937) movie poster Talent Scout as Charlie - Bus Driver · Romance
  57. 1937 Public Wedding (1937) movie poster Public Wedding as Reporter · Comedy
  58. 1937 Fly Away Baby (1937) movie poster Fly Away Baby as Reporter (uncredited) · Adventure
  59. 1937 Kid Galahad (1937) movie poster Kid Galahad as (uncredited) · Crime
  60. 1937 The Go-Getter (1937) movie poster The Go-Getter as Country Club Man #1 (uncredited) · Romance
  61. 1937 That Man’s Here Again (1937) movie poster That Man’s Here Again as John · Comedy
  62. 1937 Marked Woman (1937) movie poster Marked Woman as Cabbie #1 (uncredited) · Drama
  63. 1937 Men in Exile (1937) movie poster Men in Exile as Police Radio Operator · Romance
  64. 1937 Her Husband’s Secretary (1937) movie poster Her Husband’s Secretary as Carol's Dance Partner at Party · Drama
  65. 1934 The Murder in the Museum (1934) movie poster The Murder in the Museum as Jerry Ross · Thriller
  66. 1932 Midnight Warning (1932) movie poster Midnight Warning as Erich (as Johnny Harron) · Mystery
  67. 1932 White Zombie (1932) movie poster White Zombie as Neil Parker · Horror
  68. 1932 The Crowd Roars (1932) movie poster The Crowd Roars as Eddie's Pitman Red · Action
  69. 1931 Laugh and Get Rich (1931) movie poster Laugh and Get Rich as Bill Hepburn · Comedy
  70. 1931 The Easiest Way (1931) movie poster The Easiest Way as Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited) · Drama
  71. 1930 Big Boy (1930) movie poster Big Boy as Joe · Music
  72. 1926 The Night Cry (1926) movie poster The Night Cry as John Martin · Family
  73. 1923 The Gold Diggers (1923) movie poster The Gold Diggers as Wally Saunders · Comedy
  74. 1921 The Fox (1921) movie poster The Fox as Dick Farwell (as Johnny Harron) · Western
  75. 1921 Through The Back Door (1921) movie poster Through The Back Door as Billy Boy · Comedy
  76. 1918 Hearts of the World (1918) movie poster Hearts of the World as A Boy with a Barrel · Drama
  77. 1918 Hearts of the World (1918) movie poster Hearts of the World as A Boy with a Barrel · Drama
Works with

Who John Harron Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Harron shares the most films with. John Litel comes first, with 14 films together, followed by Ronald Reagan (11).

FAQ

John Harron: Questions & Answers

How many movies John Harron has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has John Harron been in?

John Harron is credited on 77 films, from 1918 to 1940. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Harron's highest-grossing movie?

Dark Victory (1939) is John Harron's biggest box office hit, with $345 worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, John Harron's movies have made $345.

John Harron's biggest hits

What is John Harron's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Harron's filmography is Tear Gas Squad (1940), in the role of Taxi Driver.

Who does John Harron work with most often?

John Harron shares the most films with John Litel (14 films), Ronald Reagan (11 films) and Humphrey Bogart (10 films).

The Best John Harron Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 77 credits.

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