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Actor

John Loder: Movies & Box Office

films
44
on screen
1928–1958
box office
$12K
Born
January 3, 1898
Birthplace
London, United Kingdom
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1921-1958
Career at a glance

John Loder's Career in Numbers

John Loder's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Loder works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The First Born (1928) to Gideon’s Day (1958), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

John Loder Movies by Decade

  1. 1920s 4
  2. 1930s 17
  3. 1940s 20
  4. 1950s 3

The 1940s were John Loder's busiest decade, with 20 films.

John Loder Movies by Genre

  • Drama 16
  • Comedy 7
  • Crime 4
  • Adventure 4
  • Thriller 3
  • Romance 3
  • Mystery 2
  • Music 2
  • Horror 1
  • Action 1

Drama is the genre John Loder has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of comedy (7).

John Loder Career Milestones

First film
The First Born 1928
Biggest box office hit
Now, Voyager $10.4K worldwide
Newest film
Gideon’s Day 1958
44 credits

John Loder Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Loder 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. 1958 Gideon’s Day (1958) movie poster Gideon’s Day as Ponsford 'The Duke' · Crime
  2. 1957 The Story of Esther Costello (1957) movie poster The Story of Esther Costello as Paul Marchant · Drama
  3. 1957 Small Hotel (1957) movie poster Small Hotel as Mr. Finch · Comedy
  4. 1947 Dishonored Lady (1947) movie poster Dishonored Lady as Felix Courtland · Crime
  5. 1946 One More Tomorrow (1946) movie poster One More Tomorrow as Owen Arthur · Comedy
  6. 1946 The Wife of Monte Cristo (1946) movie poster The Wife of Monte Cristo as De Villefort, Prefect of Police · Drama
  7. 1945 Woman Who Came Back (1945) movie poster Woman Who Came Back as Dr. Matt Adams · Horror
  8. 1945 A Game of Death (1945) movie poster A Game of Death as Don Rainsford · Adventure
  9. 1945 Jealousy (1945) movie poster Jealousy as Dr. David Brent · Crime
  10. 1945 The Brighton Strangler (1945) movie poster The Brighton Strangler as Reginald Parker / Edward Grey · Drama
  11. 1944 The Hairy Ape (1944) movie poster The Hairy Ape as Tony Lazar · Drama
  12. 1944 Passage to Marseille (1944) movie poster Passage to Marseille as Manning · Adventure
  13. 1943 Old Acquaintance (1943) movie poster Old Acquaintance as Preston Drake · Drama
  14. 1943 Adventure in Iraq (1943) movie poster Adventure in Iraq as George Torrence · Action
  15. 1943 The Mysterious Doctor (1943) movie poster The Mysterious Doctor as Sir Henry Leland · Mystery
  16. 1943 The Gorilla Man (1943) movie poster The Gorilla Man as Captain Craig Killian · Thriller
  17. 1942 Gentleman Jim (1942) movie poster Gentleman Jim as Carlton De Witt · Comedy
  18. 1942 Now, Voyager (1942) movie poster Now, Voyager Drama
  19. 1941 Confirm or Deny (1941) movie poster Confirm or Deny as Captain Lionel Channing · Drama
  20. 1941 How Green Was My Valley (1941) movie poster How Green Was My Valley Drama
  21. 1941 One Night In Lisbon (1941) movie poster One Night In Lisbon as Cmdr. Peter Walmsley · Comedy
  22. 1940 Tin Pan Alley (1940) movie poster Tin Pan Alley as Reggie Carstairs · Music
  23. 1940 Threats (1940) movie poster Threats as Dick Stone · Drama
  24. 1937 Non-Stop New York (1937) movie poster Non-Stop New York as Inspector Jim Grant · Romance
  25. 1937 Doctor Syn (1937) movie poster Doctor Syn as Denis Cobtree · Adventure
  26. 1937 King Solomon’s Mines (1937) movie poster King Solomon’s Mines as Sir Henry Curtis · Adventure
  27. 1937 Sabotage (1937) movie poster Sabotage Thriller
  28. 1936 The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936) movie poster The Man Who Changed His Mind as Dick Haslewood · Sci-Fi
  29. 1935 It Happened in Paris (1935) movie poster It Happened in Paris as Paul · Comedy
  30. 1935 The Silent Passenger (1935) movie poster The Silent Passenger as John Ryder · Crime
  31. 1934 Lorna Doone (1934) movie poster Lorna Doone as John Ridd · Drama
  32. 1934 Sing As We Go (1934) movie poster Sing As We Go as Hugh Phillips · Comedy
  33. 1934 Java Head (1934) movie poster Java Head as Gerrit Ammidon · Romance
  34. 1934 Love, Life and Laughter (1934) movie poster Love, Life and Laughter as Prince Charles · Music
  35. 1933 You Made Me Love You (1933) movie poster You Made Me Love You as Harry Berne · Romance
  36. 1933 The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) movie poster The Private Life of Henry VIII as Peynell · Drama
  37. 1932 Wedding Rehearsal (1932) movie poster Wedding Rehearsal as John Hopkins aka Bimbo · Drama
  38. 1931 On the Loose (1931) movie poster On the Loose as Mr. Loder · Comedy
  39. 1931 Seas Beneath (1931) movie poster Seas Beneath as Franz Shiller · Drama
  40. 1930 One Night at Susie’s (1930) movie poster One Night at Susie’s as Hayes · Drama
  41. 1929 The Racketeer (1929) movie poster The Racketeer as Jack Oakhurst · Drama
  42. 1929 Her Private Affair (1929) movie poster Her Private Affair as Carl Weild · Drama
  43. 1929 The Unholy Night (1929) movie poster The Unholy Night as Captain Dorchester · Mystery
  44. 1928 The First Born (1928) movie poster The First Born as Lord David Harborough · Thriller
Biography

Who Is John Loder?

John Loder was born in London, United Kingdom in 1898. Credited on films since 1928, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

John Loder was a notable British actor whose career spanned several decades from the early 20th century. Born on January 3, 1898, Loder showed an early interest in performance, leading him to an acting career in both theater and film. He was well-known for his distinctive British accent and suave demeanor, with a reputation as a consummate professional on set. Loder's talent was recognized by multiple generations of film lovers, his enduring style and screen presence have left a lasting mark on the history of cinema. Beyond his on-screen career, John Loder was a person of many interests and talents, a devoted family man. He epitomized the Golden Age of film, with his illustrious career demonstrating his range and versatility as an actor. He took on a variety of roles, from romantic leads to villainous character roles, marking him as a versatile talent in the industry. Loder's performances are synonymous with the successful transition of acting styles from the silent film era to the talkies. He managed to adapt seamlessly with the evolution of the industry, earning him a place in the annals of film history. Despite the passage of time, Loder's work remains relevant and influential, a testament to his timeless appeal and enduring talent.

Works with

Who John Loder Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Loder shares the most films with. Robert Stevenson comes first, with 4 films together, followed by John Ford (3).

FAQ

John Loder: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has John Loder been in?

John Loder is credited on 44 films, from 1928 to 1958. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Loder's highest-grossing movie?

Now, Voyager (1942) is John Loder's biggest box office hit, with $10.4K worldwide, ahead of How Green Was My Valley (1941) ($865). Across every film with box office figures, John Loder's movies have made $12K.

John Loder's biggest hits

What is John Loder's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Loder's filmography is Gideon’s Day (1958), in the role of Ponsford 'The Duke'.

Who does John Loder work with most often?

John Loder shares the most films with Robert Stevenson (4 films), John Ford (3 films) and James Flavin (3 films).

The Best John Loder Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 44 credits.

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