Wharton James

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

6Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 13, 1873

Birth Place: Kentucky, USA

About Wharton James

Wharton James, born James Wharton Jones, and sometimes credited as J. Wharton James, was an American actor and director.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wharton James reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Wharton James'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), Wharton James remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pollyanna, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Wharton James Movies Ranked

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

★6.3

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Pollyanna: When Pollyanna is orphaned, she's sent to live with her crotchety Aunt Polly. Pollyanna discovers that many of the peopl

Pollyanna

1920•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

Wild and Woolly: A rich Easterner who has always wanted to live in "the Wild West" plans to move to a Western town. Unknown to him, the t

Wild and Woolly

1917•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

$5,000 Reward: A wealthy old man is murdered after deciding to write his nephew out of his will. Fearing that he will be accused of the

$5,000 Reward

1918•Mystery

★0.0

The Call from the Wild (1921) movie poster

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The Call from the Wild: A boy saves a wild dog, only to later be rescued by the dog.

The Call from the Wild

1921•Drama

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When a Girl Loves: A minister and his young daughter Bess, journey west where he hopes to regain his health. They become involved with noto

When a Girl Loves

1919•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1921	The Call from the Wild	-	Flop	Similar →
1920	Pollyanna	Rev. John Whittier	Average	Similar →
1919	Almost Married	Hastings	Flop	Similar →
1919	When a Girl Loves	The Minister	Flop	Similar →
1918	$5,000 Reward	Tracy	Flop	Similar →
1917	Wild and Woolly	Lawyer (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Wharton James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wharton James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wharton James is "Pollyanna" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has Wharton James acted in?

Wharton James has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wharton James?

Other notable films include "Wild and Woolly", "$5,000 Reward", and "The Call from the Wild".