John J. Richardson: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 68
- on screen
- 1921–1957
John J. Richardson's Career in Numbers
John J. Richardson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John J. Richardson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Bright Eyes (1921) to The Golden Age of Comedy (1957), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
John J. Richardson Movies by Decade
- 1920s 11
- 1930s 50
- 1940s 6
- 1950s 1
The 1930s were John J. Richardson's busiest decade, with 50 films.
John J. Richardson Movies by Genre
- Comedy 22
- Drama 20
- Crime 8
- Romance 6
- Mystery 4
- Action 2
- Adventure 2
- Western 1
- Thriller 1
- War 1
Comedy is the genre John J. Richardson has worked in most, with 22 films, ahead of drama (20).
John J. Richardson Career Milestones
- First film
- Bright Eyes 1921
- Newest film
- The Golden Age of Comedy 1957
John J. Richardson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John J. Richardson 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.
- 1957
The Golden Age of Comedy as archive footage · Comedy - 1941
Manpower as Midnight Club Waiter (uncredited) · Crime - 1941
The Great Mr. Nobody as Man Knocked Down By Dreamy · Drama - 1940
An Angel from Texas as Stage Doorman · Romance - 1940
King of the Lumberjacks as Lumberjack On Line for Cashier (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Castle on the Hudson as Prisoner (uncredited) · Drama - 1940
Calling Philo Vance as 4h Reporter (uncredited) · Mystery - 1939
A Child Is Born as Intern Stopping Jed (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
British Intelligence as Cockney Soldier · Drama - 1939
The Roaring Twenties as Sleeping Train Passenger (uncredited) · Crime - 1939
Smashing the Money Ring as Trial Spectator (uncredited) · Action - 1939
Espionage Agent as Man in O'Grady Crowd · Drama - 1939
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase as Reporter (uncredited) · Mystery - 1939
Angels Wash Their Faces as Dish Vendor (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite as Taxi Driver (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Dust Be My Destiny as Man Asking for a Match (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
The Cowboy Quarterback as Nightclub Extra · Comedy - 1939
Indianapolis Speedway as Fan at Homecoming · Drama - 1939
Nancy Drew… Trouble Shooter as Extra Watching Fire · Comedy - 1939
Union Pacific as Official (uncredited) · Western - 1939
Women in the Wind as Airport Man Getting Hose Out (uncredited) · Adventure - 1939
Secret Service of the Air as Alien - First Flight · Thriller - 1939
Yes, My Darling Daughter as Husband Leaving Train · Romance - 1939
Nancy Drew… Reporter as Joe, Taxi Driver (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
Torchy Blane in Chinatown as Party Guest (uncredited) · Comedy - 1939
They Made Me a Criminal as Reporter (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
King of the Underworld as Townsman Running (uncredited) · Crime - 1938
Going Places as Man at Track · Romance - 1938
The Dawn Patrol as Mechanic · War - 1938
Girls on Probation as Escaping Convict · Crime - 1938
Garden of the Moon as Jones - Waiter Who is Fired (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
Penrod’s Double Trouble as Man Warning Matt That the Balloon Was Up (uncredited) · Comedy - 1938
Over the Wall as Ring Attendant · Drama - 1938
He Couldn’t Say No as $45 Bidder · Adventure - 1938
The Patient in Room 18 as Cabbie (uncredited) · Comedy - 1937
Love Is on the Air as Joe - First 7-11 Club Waiter · Crime - 1937
Talent Scout as Studio Worker Extra (uncredited) · Romance - 1937
Public Wedding as Cameraman · Comedy - 1937
Kid Galahad as (uncredited) · Crime - 1937
Draegerman Courage as Jack - Pete's Co-Worker (uncredited) · Drama - 1937
Marked Woman as Man in Line-Up (uncredited) · Drama - 1937
Call It a Day as Grocery Store Owner (uncredited) · Comedy - 1937
Smart Blonde as Bert Richards (uncredited) · Crime - 1936
Earthworm Tractors as Accident Spectator · Comedy - 1936
Satan Met a Lady as Second Photographer (uncredited) · Mystery - 1936
Jailbreak as Convict Under Inspection · Drama - 1936
The White Angel as Cook Reporting to Jones (uncredited) · Drama - 1936
Sons o’ Guns as Gate Guard · Comedy - 1936
Road Gang as Smokey - Safecracking Convict (uncredited) · Crime - 1935
Don’t Bet on Blondes as Elevator Operator (Uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
Stranded as First Taxi Driver (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Dinky as Prison Visitor · Drama - 1935
Go Into Your Dance as Cabbie · Music - 1935
While the Patient Slept as Reporter (uncredited) · Mystery - 1935
The Right to Live as John - Chauffeur · Drama - 1935
Maybe It’s Love as Silent Diner (uncredited) · Romance - 1933
Maids a la Mode as Dignitary (uncredited) · Comedy - 1929
It’s a Great Life as Italian vegetable cart vendor · Comedy - 1925
Super-Hooper-Dyne Lizzies as T. Potter Doam · Comedy - 1924
Galloping Bungalows as Howson Lotts - the Villain · Comedy - 1924
Lizzies of the Field as Ben Davis · Comedy - 1924
Yukon Jake as The Peruna Kid (as Jack Richardson) · Comedy - 1924
Black Oxfords as Charlie Greenback · Comedy - 1924
Beau Brummel as Poodles Byng · Drama - 1924
Ten Dollars or Ten Days as The Proprietor · Comedy - 1923
The Ten Commandments as Israelite Slave (uncredited) · Drama - 1922
The Three Must-Get-Theres as Walrus · Action - 1921
Bright Eyes as The Fortune Hunter (as Jack Richardson) · Comedy
Who John J. Richardson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John J. Richardson shares the most films with. Joseph Crehan comes first, with 16 films together, followed by Henry O'Neill (13).
John J. Richardson: Questions & Answers
How many movies John J. Richardson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John J. Richardson been in?
John J. Richardson is credited on 68 films, from 1921 to 1957. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John J. Richardson's newest movie?
The most recent film on John J. Richardson's filmography is The Golden Age of Comedy (1957), in the role of archive footage.
Who does John J. Richardson work with most often?
John J. Richardson shares the most films with Joseph Crehan (16 films), Henry O'Neill (13 films) and John Litel (11 films).
The Best John J. Richardson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 68 credits.
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