What is Gordon James's latest movie?

Gordon James's most recent film is "The Young Mr. Pitt" (1942).

Is Gordon James a good actor?

Gordon James has an average audience rating of 2.6/10 across 15 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Second Best Bed, Saloon Bar, The Young Mr. Pitt.

Gordon James

Q: What is the best movie of Gordon James?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Gordon James is "Second Best Bed" with a rating of 7.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Gordon James acted in?

Gordon James has been featured in at least 15 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

15Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 21, 1877

Birth Place: Wimbledon, Surrey, England, UK

Gordon James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gordon James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gordon James's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Gordon James's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Second Best Bed, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Gordon James Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

★7.5

Second Best Bed: A newly married couple run into difficulty when the wife refuses to obey her husband.

Second Best Bed

1938•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Saloon Bar: A bookmaker with a fancy for detective work attempts to prevent the execution of a potentially innocent man.

Saloon Bar

1940•Thriller

★5.7

★5.7

The Young Mr. Pitt: This biopic tells the story of the life of Pitt The Younger, who became Prime Minister of Great Britain at the age of 24

The Young Mr. Pitt

1942•Drama

★5.2

A Cuckoo in the Nest (1933) movie poster

★5.2

A Cuckoo in the Nest: A crowded inn means that a man and a woman must share the same room for a night. One problem is that they are both marri

A Cuckoo in the Nest

1933•Comedy

★5.0

★5.0

For Valour: In this British comedy, set during the Boer War, a foot soldier saves his major's life. The officer is most grateful and

For Valour

1937

Full Filmography

Every movie Gordon James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1942	The Young Mr. Pitt	-	Average	Similar →
1940	Saloon Bar	Jim	Average	Similar →
1938	Second Best Bed	Judge	Super Hit	Similar →
1937	For Valour	Fowle	Flop	Similar →
1936	Pot Luck	-	Flop	Similar →
1935	Foreign Affaires	Rope	Flop	Similar →
1935	Stormy Weather	Salt Jasper	Flop	Similar →
1934	Dirty Work	Toome	Flop	Similar →
1934	A Cup of Kindness	Nicholas Ramsbottom	Flop	Similar →
1933	A Cuckoo in the Nest	Noony	Flop	Similar →
1932	Thark	Death	Flop	Similar →
1930	Tons of Money	George Maitland	Flop	Similar →
1930	Mothers Cry	Policeman	Flop	Similar →
1930	Plunder	Simon Veal	Flop	Similar →
1929	Atlantic	Capt. Collins	Flop	Similar →

Gordon James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gordon James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gordon James is "Second Best Bed" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Gordon James acted in?

Gordon James has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gordon James?

Other notable films include "Saloon Bar", "The Young Mr. Pitt", and "A Cuckoo in the Nest".