James Blakeley

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

11Total Films

6.5 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 18, 1910

Birth Place: London, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Blakeley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of James Blakeley's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Blakeley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Two for Tonight, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Blakeley Movies Ranked

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

★6.5

★6.5

Two for Tonight: A songwriter has to come up with a full-length theatrical piece within a few days.

Two for Tonight

1935•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Exclusive: Two rival newspaper editors try to scoop each other through their different methods of integrity on reporting the news.

Exclusive

1937•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Prison Train: Gangsters plan an assassination of a rival while he rides the train carrying him to prison.

Prison Train

1938•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Paris in Spring: Afraid of marriage, Simone (Mary Ellis) breaks off her long term engagement with her fiancé Paul de Lille (Tullio Carmin

Paris in Spring

1935•Comedy

★4.5

She Couldn't Take It (1935) movie poster

★4.5

She Couldn't Take It: The wealthy Van Dyke family are constantly in the media for outrageous behavior, much to the frustration of the patriarc

She Couldn't Take It

1935•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1940	Private Affairs	Henry (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1938	Prison Train	Joe Robbins	Average	Similar →
1937	The Shadow Strikes	Jasper Delthern	Flop	Similar →
1937	Small Town Boy	Eddie Armstrong	Flop	Similar →
1937	Exclusive	Mr. Walton	Average	Similar →
1936	The Gay Desperado	Bill Shay	Flop	Similar →
1935	She Couldn't Take It	Tony Van Dyke	Flop	Similar →
1935	Two for Tonight	Buster Da Costa	Hit	Similar →
1935	Paris in Spring	Albert de Charelle	Flop	Similar →
1934	Mills of the Gods	Alex Hastings	Flop	Similar →
1934	Perfectly Mismated	-	Flop	Similar →

James Blakeley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Blakeley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Blakeley is "Two for Tonight" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has James Blakeley acted in?

James Blakeley has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Blakeley?

Other notable films include "Exclusive", "Prison Train", and "Paris in Spring".