James Murray
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James Murray (February 9, 1901 – July 11, 1936) was an American movie actor. James appeared in 36 movies during his career. It may be safe to assume that less than half of his movies survived to present day. In most of his post silent era movies, particularly those made during the last few years of his career/life, he was cast in uncredited bit parts, or as an extra. Of all his silent movies, The Crowd seems to have survived the best and is the easiest available, although it has not yet been released on DVD. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Murray (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Murray reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 28 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of James Murray'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Murray remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Crowd, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James Murray Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Murray's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Murray.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | San Francisco | Earthquake Survivor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rose Marie | Bit Part (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Ship Cafe | Gerald (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Drunkard | Edward Middleton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Brakeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Heroes for Sale | Blind Soldier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Central Airport | Eddie Hughes | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | High Gear | Mark 'High Gear' Sherrod | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Air Hostess | Ted Hunter | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Frisco Jenny | Dan McAllister | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Hollywood Handicap | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Reckoning | Terry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | In Line of Duty | Cpl. Sherwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Trapped | Jimmy Dare | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hold 'er Sheriff | Jimmy Dalton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Kick In | Benny LaMarr | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Bright Lights | Connie Lamont | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Hide-Out | Jimmy Dorgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Rampant Age | Sandy Benton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Shanghai Lady | 'Badlands' McKinney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Thunder | Tommy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Shakedown | Dave Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Little Wildcat | Conrad Burton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Big City | Curly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Crowd | John 'Johnny' Sims | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Rose-Marie | Jim Kenyon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Lovelorn | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | In Old Kentucky | Jimmy Brierly | Flop | Similar → |
James Murray - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Murray?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Murray is "The Crowd" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has James Murray acted in?
James Murray has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Murray?
Other notable films include "Baby Face", "Heroes for Sale", and "San Francisco".