John Litel: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 106
- on screen
- 1936–1983
- box office
- $11.1K
- Born
- December 30, 1892
- Birthplace
- Albany, Wisconsin, U.S.
- Full name
- John Beach Litel
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1919-1967
John Litel's Career in Numbers
John Litel's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Litel works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Fugitive in the Sky (1936) to Nevada Smith (1966), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
John Litel Movies by Decade
- 1930s 31
- 1940s 49
- 1950s 20
- 1960s 5
The 1940s were John Litel's busiest decade, with 49 films.
John Litel Movies by Genre
- Drama 28
- Western 16
- Comedy 12
- Crime 11
- Action 7
- Romance 6
- Documentary 4
- Music 4
- Sci-Fi 3
- Thriller 3
Drama is the genre John Litel has worked in most, with 28 films, ahead of western (16).
John Litel Career Milestones
- First film
- Fugitive in the Sky 1936
- Biggest box office hit
- Pocketful of Miracles $10.2K worldwide
- Newest film
- Nevada Smith 1966
John Litel Filmography: Every Movie
Every film John Litel 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.
John Litel Movies as an Actor
105- 1966
Nevada Smith as Doctor · Western - 1964
Rendezvous in Space as Priest · Documentary - 1963
The Gun Hawk as Drunk - Madden's father · Western - 1961
Pocketful of Miracles as Police Inspector McCrary · Comedy Worldwide box office: $10.2K - 1961
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Action - 1958
Houseboat as Mr. William Farnsworth · Comedy - 1957
Decision at Sundown as Charles Summerton · Western - 1957
The Hired Gun as Mace Beldon · Western - 1956
Comanche as Gen. Nelson A. Miles · Western - 1956
Runaway Daughters as George Barton · Crime - 1955
Texas Lady as Meade Moore (wigwam owner) · Western - 1955
The Kentuckian Drama - 1955
Double Jeopardy as Emmett Devery · Crime - 1954
Sitting Bull as Wilford Howell · Western - 1953
Jack Slade as Judge Davidson · Western - 1952
Montana Belle as Matt Towner · Western - 1952
Scaramouche as Dr. Dubuque · Adventure - 1951
Flight to Mars as Dr. Lane · Sci-Fi - 1951
Two Dollar Bettor as John Hewitt · Drama - 1951
Take Care of My Little Girl as John Erickson (uncredited) · Drama - 1951
The Texas Rangers as John B. Jones · Western - 1950
The Fuller Brush Girl as Mr. Watkins · Comedy - 1950
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye as Police Chief Sam Tolgate · Thriller - 1950
The Sundowners as John Gall · Action - 1950
Woman in Hiding as John Chandler · Drama - 1949
The Gal Who Took the West as Colonel Logan · Western - 1949
Outpost in Morocco as Colonel Pascal · Action - 1948
Pitfall as District Attorney · Crime - 1948
Key Largo as Dispatcher (uncredited) · Thriller Worldwide box office: $889 - 1948
Smart Woman as Clark · Romance - 1947
Cass Timberlane as Webb Wargate · Drama - 1947
Christmas Eve as Joe Bland, FBI Agent · Comedy - 1947
Heaven Only Knows as Reverend Wainwright · Comedy - 1947
The Guilty as Alex Tremholt · Mystery - 1947
The Beginning or the End as K.T. Keller · Documentary - 1947
Lighthouse as Hank Armitage · Drama - 1946
Okay for Sound Documentary - 1946
Night in Paradise as Archon · Drama - 1946
The Madonna’s Secret as Lt. Roberts · Drama - 1945
San Antonio as Charlie Bell · Western - 1945
The Enchanted Forest as Ed Henderson - 1945
Northwest Trail as Sergeant Means · Western - 1945
The Crimson Canary as Roger Quinn · Music - 1945
The Crime Doctor’s Warning as Inspector Dawes · Crime - 1945
Salome, Where She Danced as General Lee · Music - 1945
Brewster’s Millions as Swearengen Jones · Comedy - 1944
Murder in the Blue Room as Frank Baldrich · Music - 1943
So Proudly We Hail as Dr. Harrison · Drama - 1943
Submarine Base as James Xavier 'Jim' Taggart · War - 1942
Madame Spy as Peter Rolf · Drama - 1942
The Boss of Big Town as Michael Lynn · Action - 1942
Invisible Agent as John Gardiner · Sci-Fi - 1942
March On, America! as Patrick Henry (archive footage) (uncredited) · History - 1942
For the Common Defense! as Subprefect Santiago Castillo · Drama - 1942
The Mystery of Marie Roget as Henri Beauvais · Crime - 1942
Kid Glove Killer as Matty · Crime - 1942
Soldiers in White as Charles Anthony · War - 1942
Sealed Lips as Mike Rofano / Fred Morton · Crime - 1942
They Died with Their Boots On War - 1941
Thieves Fall Out as Tim Gordon · Comedy - 1941
The Great Mr. Nobody as John Wade · Drama - 1940
Santa Fe Trail as Martin · Western - 1940
Lady with Red Hair as Charles Bryant · Drama - 1940
Father Is A Prince as Dr. Mark Stone · Drama - 1940
Knute Rockne All American as Committee Chairman · Drama - 1940
The Man Who Talked Too Much as District Attorney Dickson · Drama - 1940
Gambling on the High Seas as U.S. District Attorney Homer Sears · Crime - 1940
Murder in the Air as Saxby · Action - 1940
Flight Angels as Dr. Barclay · Drama - 1940
An Angel from Texas as Quigley · Romance - 1940
It All Came True as Mr. Roberts · Comedy - 1940
Virginia City as Marshall · Western - 1940
Castle on the Hudson as Prison Chaplain · Drama - 1940
The Fighting 69th as Captain Mangan · Action - 1939
A Child Is Born as Dr. Brett · Drama - 1939
The Return of Doctor X as Dr. Flegg · Sci-Fi - 1939
On Dress Parade as Col. Michael Riker · Drama - 1939
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase as Carson Drew · Mystery - 1939
The Bill of Rights as Patrick Henry · History - 1939
Dust Be My Destiny as Prosecutor · Drama - 1939
Old Glory as Patrick Henry (voice) (uncredited) · Family - 1939
Nancy Drew… Trouble Shooter as Carson Drew · Comedy - 1939
Dodge City as Matt Cole · Western - 1939
You Can’t Get Away with Murder as Attorney Carey · Crime - 1939
Secret Service of the Air as Chief Agent Tom Saxby · Thriller - 1939
Nancy Drew… Reporter as Carson Drew · Comedy - 1938
Breakdowns of 1938 as Inspector Lane (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 1938
Comet Over Broadway as Bill Appleton · Romance - 1938
The Declaration of Independence as Thomas Jefferson · Drama - 1938
Broadway Musketeers as Stan Dowling · Music - 1938
Valley of the Giants as Hendricks · Adventure - 1938
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Mr. Monroe, Prosecuting Attorney · Crime - 1938
My Bill as John C. Rudlin · Drama - 1938
Little Miss Thoroughbred as Nelson "Nails" Morgan · Romance - 1938
Over the Wall as Father Neil Connor · Drama - 1938
Love, Honor and Behave as Jim Blake · Comedy - 1938
A Slight Case of Murder as Mr. Post, banker · Comedy - 1938
Gold Is Where You Find It as Ralph Ferris · Romance - 1937
The Man Without a Country as Lt. Philip Nolan · Drama - 1937
Alcatraz Island as 'Gat' Brady · Romance - 1937
Back in Circulation as Dr. Eugene Forde · Drama - 1937
The Life of Emile Zola as Charpentier · Drama - 1937
Marked Woman as Gordon · Drama - 1937
Black Legion as Tommy Smith · Crime - 1936
Fugitive in the Sky as Mike Phelan · Action
John Litel in Documentaries & Specials
1Who Is John Litel?
John Litel was born in Albany, Wisconsin, U.S. in 1892. Credited on films since 1936, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
John Beach Litel (December 30, 1892 – February 3, 1972) was an influential American film and television actor with a career span that ran from 1919 to 1967. His career kicked off on the stage, his Broadway credits include acclaimed productions like 'Sweet Aloes' (1935), 'Life's Too Short' (1935), 'Before Morning' (1932), 'Lilly Turner' (1932), and 'Irene' (1919) among others. In 1929, Litel transitioned to film, becoming a part of the 'Warner Bros. Stock Company' in the 1930s. An incredibly prolific actor, he is credited with over 200 film appearances throughout his career. He was well-known for his wide range of supporting roles like hard-nosed cops, district attorneys, and was even Nancy Drew's attorney father in four films between 1938 and 1939. His film highlights include 'They Drive by Night' (1940), 'Knute Rockne, All American' (1940), 'They Died with Their Boots On' (1941), and 'Scaramouche' (1952). His last film role was in 'Nevada Smith' (1966). On television, he made notable appearances in series such as Disney's Zorro, Stagecoach West, and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. Litel passed away in 1972 at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital.
Who John Litel Makes Movies With
The actors and directors John Litel shares the most films with. Henry O'Neill comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Humphrey Bogart (10).
John Litel: Questions & Answers
How many movies John Litel has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has John Litel been in?
John Litel is credited on 106 films, from 1936 to 1983. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is John Litel's highest-grossing movie?
Pocketful of Miracles (1961) is John Litel's biggest box office hit, with $10.2K worldwide, ahead of Key Largo (1948) ($889). Across every film with box office figures, John Litel's movies have made $11.1K.
John Litel's biggest hits What is John Litel's newest movie?
The most recent film on John Litel's filmography is Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983), in the role of Self (archive footage) (uncredited).
Who does John Litel work with most often?
John Litel shares the most films with Henry O'Neill (11 films), Humphrey Bogart (10 films) and Ward Bond (8 films).
The Best John Litel Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 106 credits.
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