John Turnbull
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Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Turnbull reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Turnbull'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Turnbull remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tudor Rose, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Turnbull Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Turnbull's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Turnbull.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | The Happiest Days of Your Life | Conrad Matthews: Staff of Nutbourne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Daybreak | Superintendent | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | So Well Remembered | Morris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Hangman Waits | Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Place of One's Own | Sir Roland Jervis | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Don't Take It to Heart | Police Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Fanny by Gaslight | Magistrate (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Shipbuilders | Baird | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hard Steel | Mr. Rowlandson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Old Mother Riley's Circus | Cinema Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Common Touch | Father at School Cricket Match | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Spare a Copper | Inspector Richards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Three Silent Men | Inspector Gill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Return to Yesterday | Station-master | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday | Chief Constable | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Spies of the Air | Sir Andrew Hamilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dead Men Are Dangerous | Inspector Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Julius Caesar | Decius Brutus/Messala | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Gaunt Stranger | Prison Governor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Stepping Toes | Representative | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Terror | Superintendent Hallick | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Saturday Night Revue | Minor Role | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Song of the Road | Bristow | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Silver Blaze | Inspector Lestrade | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make-Up | Karo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | His Lordship | Stevenson | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Rembrandt | Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Tudor Rose | Arundel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Where There's a Will | Detective Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss | Masters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Shipmates o' Mine | Captain Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Black Mask | Inspector Murray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Passing of the Third Floor Back | Major Tomkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The 39 Steps | Scottish Police Inspector (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Once in a New Moon | Capt. Crump | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Sexton Blake and the Bearded Doctor | Inspector Donnell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Jellyband | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Passing Shadows | Inspector Goodall | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Tangled Evidence | Moore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Lady Is Willing | Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lord Edgware Dies | Inspector Japp | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Night of the Party | Inspector Ramage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Music Hall | Collins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Black Abbot | Inspector Lockwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Rise of Catherine the Great | Rumyantsev | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Matinee Idol | Inspector North | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Private Life of Henry VIII | Hans Holbein (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Man Outside | Inspector Jukes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Shadow | Detective Inspector Carr | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Conquest of the Air | Von Zeppelin | Flop | Similar → |
John Turnbull - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Turnbull?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Turnbull is "Tudor Rose" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has John Turnbull acted in?
John Turnbull has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Turnbull?
Other notable films include "The Black Mask", "Inspector Hornleigh on Holiday", and "The Passing of the Third Floor Back".