Walter James: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 19
- on screen
- 1920–1942
- box office
- $464K
Walter James's Career in Numbers
Walter James's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Walter James works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Idol Dancer (1920) to The Panther’s Claw (1942), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.
Walter James Movies by Decade
- 1920s 8
- 1930s 9
- 1940s 2
The 1930s were Walter James's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Walter James Movies by Genre
- Comedy 5
- Drama 4
- Mystery 3
- Western 2
- Romance 2
- Thriller 1
- Adventure 1
- War 1
Comedy is the genre Walter James has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of drama (4).
Walter James Career Milestones
- First film
- The Idol Dancer 1920
- Biggest box office hit
- Modern Times $464K worldwide
- Newest film
- The Panther’s Claw 1942
Walter James Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Walter James 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.
- 1942
The Panther’s Claw as Police Captain Tom Henry · Thriller - 1940
Legion of the Lawless as Vigilante at Meeting (uncredited) · Western - 1939
Invisible Stripes as Worker (uncredited) · Drama - 1939
Eternally Yours as Police Official · Comedy - 1938
Professor Beware as Man with New Hat · Comedy - 1936
White Fang as Posse Member · Adventure - 1936
Modern Times as Assembly Line Foreman (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $464K - 1933
Ann Vickers as Guard (uncredited) · Romance - 1931
Street Scene as Police Marshal James Henry · Romance - 1931
The Public Defender as Police Captain Anderson · Mystery - 1930
Shadow of the Law as Captain of the Guards · Mystery - 1929
Hell’s Heroes as Sheriff · Western - 1927
The Patent Leather Kid as Officer Riley · War - 1927
The Kid Brother as Jim Hickory · Comedy - 1926
Battling Butler as The Mountain Girl's Father · Comedy - 1926
Charley My Boy! as President T.J. · Comedy - 1925
Little Annie Rooney as Officer Timothy Rooney · Drama - 1925
The Monster as Caliban · Mystery - 1920
The Idol Dancer as Chief Wando · Drama
Who Walter James Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Walter James shares the most films with. Irving Bacon comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Billy Bletcher (2).
Walter James: Questions & Answers
How many movies Walter James has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Walter James been in?
Walter James is credited on 19 films, from 1920 to 1942. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Walter James's highest-grossing movie?
Modern Times (1936) is Walter James's biggest box office hit, with $464K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Walter James's movies have made $464K.
Walter James's biggest hits What is Walter James's newest movie?
The most recent film on Walter James's filmography is The Panther’s Claw (1942), in the role of Police Captain Tom Henry.
Who does Walter James work with most often?
Walter James shares the most films with Irving Bacon (2 films), Billy Bletcher (2 films) and Ward Bond (2 films).
The Best Walter James Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.
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