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John Batten

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
14Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 3, 1903
Birth Place: Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Batten reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Batten'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Batten remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Love Waltz, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Batten Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Batten's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
The Love Waltz (1930) movie poster
★7.0

The Love Waltz: Originally Liebeswalzer, this German operetta was the third talkie vehicle for the effervescent Lillian Harvey. The plot

The Love Waltz

1930•Comedy
★6.0
Men Like These (1932) movie poster
★6.0

Men Like These: A British submarine on patrol is accidentally rammed by a merchant ship, that tears a big hole in in sub which sinks tra

Men Like These

1932•History
★5.8
For Those in Peril (1944) movie poster
★5.8

For Those in Peril: A WWII flyer fails to join the RAF so he joins the Air - Sea Rescue instead. His boat is out in all conditions picking u

For Those in Peril

1944•War
★4.9
The Battle of the Sexes (1928) movie poster
★4.9

The Battle of the Sexes: Gum-chewing frizzy-haired golddigger Marie Skinner cooks up a scheme with her lover Babe Winsor, a jazz hound, to fleece

The Battle of the Sexes

1928•Drama
★4.7
The Church Mouse (1934) movie poster
★4.7

The Church Mouse: When a meek secretary goes to work for her new boss, she becomes a sophisticated lady.

The Church Mouse

1934•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Batten.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1944 For Those in Peril Wireless Officer Average Similar →
1934 The Church Mouse Geoffrey Steele Flop Similar →
1933 High Finance Tom Flop Similar →
1933 Call Me Mame Gordon Roantree Flop Similar →
1933 As Good as New Tom Flop Similar →
1932 The Wonderful Story John Martin Flop Similar →
1932 Men Like These - Average Similar →
1930 The Great Game Dicky Brown Flop Similar →
1930 The Great Game Peggy Jackson Flop Similar →
1930 The Love Waltz Bobby Fould Hit Similar →
1930 Loose Ends - Flop Similar →
1929 Under the Greenwood Tree Dick Dewey Flop Similar →
1928 The Battle of the Sexes Judson's Friend Flop Similar →
1928 The Chorus Kid Jimmy Garrett Flop Similar →

John Batten - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Batten?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Batten is "The Love Waltz" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has John Batten acted in?

John Batten has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Batten?

Other notable films include "Men Like These", "For Those in Peril", and "The Battle of the Sexes".