Gardner James - Actor Profile

Gardner James

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
19Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 16, 1903
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gardner James reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Gardner James's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gardner James remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Captain Blood, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gardner James Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gardner James's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Captain Blood (1935) movie poster
★7.2

Captain Blood: Dr. Peter Blood, unjustly convicted of treason and exiled from England, becomes a notorious pirate.

Captain Blood

1935•Adventure
★7.2
The White Angel (1936) movie poster
★7.2

The White Angel: In Victorian England, Florence Nightingale's heroic measures slowly change the attitude towards nurses when it was consi

The White Angel

1936•Drama
★6.7
The Dawn Patrol (1930) movie poster
★6.7

The Dawn Patrol: World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron comman

The Dawn Patrol

1930•War
★6.3
The Flying Fleet (1929) movie poster
★6.3

The Flying Fleet: Six friends, all hoping to become aviators, are to graduate the next day from the United States Naval Academy. When the

The Flying Fleet

1929•Adventure
★5.6
The Mating Call (1928) movie poster
★5.6

The Mating Call: A World War I veteran takes on the Ku Klux Klan when he loses his wife to a womanizing Klansman. Preserved by the Acade

The Mating Call

1928•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gardner James.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1940 Adventures of Red Ryder H.S. Barnett Average Similar →
1936 Crash Donovan Pete Flop Similar →
1936 The White Angel Patient (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1935 Captain Blood Slave Hit Similar →
1930 The Dawn Patrol Ralph Hollister Hit Similar →
1929 The Studio Murder Mystery Ted MacDonald Flop Similar →
1929 The Flying Fleet Specs (uncredited) Average Similar →
1928 The Mating Call Marvin Swallow Average Similar →
1928 The Big Killing Jim Hicks Flop Similar →
1927 Ladies at Ease Bill Brewster Flop Similar →
1926 The Flaming Forest Roger Audemard Flop Similar →
1926 The Amateur Gentleman Ronald Barrymaine Flop Similar →
1926 The Passionate Quest - Flop Similar →
1926 Hell-Bent for Heaven - Flop Similar →
1926 The Gilded Highway Hugo Blythe Flop Similar →
1925 The Happy Warrior Rollo Flop Similar →
1925 Unrestrained Youth Jamie Powers Flop Similar →
1925 Silent Sanderson Art Parsons Flop Similar →
1922 Beyond the Rainbow Ted Lansing Flop Similar →

Gardner James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gardner James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gardner James is "Captain Blood" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Gardner James acted in?

Gardner James has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gardner James?

Other notable films include "The White Angel", "The Dawn Patrol", and "The Flying Fleet".