Richard Massingham - Actor Profile

Richard Massingham

Directing
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
27Total Films
6.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 31, 1898
Birth Place: St George's Hanover Square, London, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Massingham reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Richard Massingham'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Massingham remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Turn the Key Softly, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Richard Massingham Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Massingham's career based on audience ratings.

★6.2
Turn the Key Softly (1953) movie poster
★6.2

Turn the Key Softly: A bitter burglar, a prostitute and an elderly shoplifter spend their first day out of jail.

Turn the Key Softly

1953•Crime
★6.0
To the Rescue (1952) movie poster
★6.0

To the Rescue: Comedy of the theft of a poodle by a villain and the chase after him.

To the Rescue

1952•Comedy
★6.0
Handkerchief Drill (1949) movie poster
★6.0

Handkerchief Drill: A husband sneezes inconsiderately all over the place, until his wife has had enough and leaves him.

Handkerchief Drill

1949•Comedy
★6.0
Coughs and Sneezes (1945) movie poster
★6.0

Coughs and Sneezes: This film explains how sneezing in public can spread disease, and shows how using a handkerchief can stop it.

Coughs and Sneezes

1945•Comedy
★5.6
Will Any Gentleman...? (1953) movie poster
★5.6

Will Any Gentleman...?: A trip to the theatre changes a meek bank clerk's life, as he undergoes hypnosis and leaves without being woken up. Sudd

Will Any Gentleman...?

1953•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Massingham.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1953 Will Any Gentleman...? Stout Man Average Similar →
1953 Turn the Key Softly Bystander Average Similar →
1952 Introducing the New Worker Director Flop Similar →
1952 To the Rescue Mr. Polly Average Similar →
1951 High Treason Music Society member (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1951 Facts and Fancies Father Flop Similar →
1951 The Silent Order Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1950 The Cure John Brown Flop Similar →
1950 Moving House Uncle Bob Flop Similar →
1949 Handkerchief Drill Husband Average Similar →
1949 Warning to Travellers - Flop Similar →
1949 Thirty Miles an Hour - Flop Similar →
1948 Jet-Propelled Germs - Flop Similar →
1948 What a Life! Mr. A Flop Similar →
1948 What's In a Number - Flop Similar →
1948 Pedestrian Crossing Mr. A Flop Similar →
1948 Health in Our Time - Flop Similar →
1947 Watch Your Meters - Flop Similar →
1947 Agricultural Holiday Camps - Flop Similar →
1947 Playing in the Road Self Flop Similar →
1946 Pool of Contentment - Flop Similar →
1946 Influenza - Flop Similar →
1945 Coughs and Sneezes - Average Similar →
1943 Post Haste - Flop Similar →
1943 In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself Man in Pub Flop Similar →
1942 The Five-Inch Bather The Bather Flop Similar →
1934 Tell Me If It Hurts Customer Flop Similar →

Richard Massingham - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Massingham?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Massingham is "Turn the Key Softly" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Richard Massingham acted in?

Richard Massingham has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Massingham?

Other notable films include "To the Rescue", "Handkerchief Drill", and "Coughs and Sneezes".