James A. Marcus
ActingJames A. Marcus Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James A. Marcus reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James A. Marcus's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of James A. Marcus'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 The Man from Arizona, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James A. Marcus Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James A. Marcus's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James A. Marcus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | The Wrong Road | Parole Board Member (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maid of Salem | Sea Captain (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Lonely Trail | Mayor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Prisoner of Shark Island | Blacksmith (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Voice of Bugle Ann | Ed Armstrong (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Steamboat Round the Bend | Warden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Red Morning | The Hotel Keeper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Peasant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | We Live Again | Peasant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Trail Beyond | Brother of John Ball | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Wagon Wheels | Jed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Honor of the Range | Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Strawberry Roan | Big Jim Edwards | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Adorable | Cook General | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Me and My Gal | Tugboat Captain (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Man from Arizona | Judge McSweeney (as James Marcus) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Hell's House | Charles Thompson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | High Pressure | Daniel Boone (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Arrowsmith | Old Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Billy the Kid | William P. Donovan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Liliom | Linzman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Back Pay | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Born Reckless | General Sheldon | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Texan | Sheriff John Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Dynamite | Mining Engineer | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | Evangeline | Basil | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | Sadie Thompson | Joe Horn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Beauty Shoppers | Sam Billings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Meddlin' Stranger | 'Big Bill' Dawson (as James Marcus) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Captain Salvation | Old Sea Salt | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Duck Soup | Colonel Buckshot (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Bachelor's Baby | Colonel Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Scarlet Letter | A Sea Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Siberia | Andrei Vronsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Eagle | Kyrilla Troekouroff | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Fighting Heart | Judge Maynard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Iron Horse | Judge Haller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Isle of Hope | Captain Duffy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Dick Turpin | Squire Crabtree | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Beau Brummel | Snodgrass the Innkeeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate | Tramp (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Scaramouche | Binet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Quicksands | Ring Member | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Oliver Twist | Mr. Bumble | Average | Similar → |
| 1921 | Little Lord Fauntleroy | Hobbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Headin' Home | Simon Tobin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | On the Jump | William Desmond (as James Marcus) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Carmen | Dancaire | Average | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Regeneration | Jim Conway | Hit | Similar → |
James A. Marcus - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James A. Marcus?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James A. Marcus is "The Man from Arizona" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has James A. Marcus acted in?
James A. Marcus has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James A. Marcus?
Other notable films include "Steamboat Round the Bend", "Scaramouche", and "The Scarlet Letter".