James Bradbury Sr. - Actor Profile

James Bradbury Sr.

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
21Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 12, 1857
Birth Place: Old Town, Maine, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Bradbury Sr. reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Bradbury Sr.'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Bradbury Sr. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Walking Back, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Bradbury Sr. Movies Ranked

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

★7.8
Walking Back (1928) movie poster
★7.8

Walking Back: Jazz age youngster Smoke Thatcher "borrows" a neighbor's car to take Patsy, his sweetheart, to a dance after his father

Walking Back

1928•Drama
★7.0
Tol'able David (1930) movie poster
★7.0

Tol'able David: Tol'able David is a 1930 sound film directed by John G. Blystone and produced and released by Columbia Pictures. It is a

Tol'able David

1930•Drama
★7.0
The Blood Ship (1927) movie poster
★7.0

The Blood Ship: A disgraced sea captain signs on as a crewman on a cargo ship. He discovers that the vessel is captained by the very man

The Blood Ship

1927•Drama
★6.0
Manhattan (1924) movie poster
★6.0

Manhattan: A wealthy New Yorker falls in love with a burglar's sister.

Manhattan

1924•Adventure
★5.9
Tide of Empire (1929) movie poster
★5.9

Tide of Empire: California's gold discovery in 1848 draws a "tide of empire" to the area, which becomes ripe for bandits.

Tide of Empire

1929•Western

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Bradbury Sr..

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1930 Tol'able David Galt Hit Similar →
1930 Abraham Lincoln Gen. Winfield Scott Flop Similar →
1930 Conspiracy Professor of Languages (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1930 The Matrimonial Bed August Charbonnier Average Similar →
1929 The Woman from Hell Pat Flop Similar →
1929 Tide of Empire B. Jabez Bejabbers Harmon Average Similar →
1928 Blockade Gwynn Flop Similar →
1928 Waterfront Peter Seastrom Flop Similar →
1928 Walking Back Gyp Schwartz Super Hit Similar →
1928 Midnight Madness John Forbes Flop Similar →
1928 Scarlet Seas Johnson Flop Similar →
1927 Hot Heels Mr. Fitch Flop Similar →
1927 The Blood Ship The Knitting Swede Hit Similar →
1927 The Circus Ace Gus Peabody (as James Bradbury) Flop Similar →
1927 Babe Comes Home Baseball Player Flop Similar →
1926 The Fire Brigade - Flop Similar →
1926 Fascinating Youth The Professor Flop Similar →
1924 Manhattan Trainer Average Similar →
1916 The Garden of Allah The Sand Diviner Flop Similar →
1916 Temperance Town Kneeland Pray (as James Bradbury) Flop Similar →
1916 At Piney Ridge Maj. Jartree Flop Similar →

James Bradbury Sr. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Bradbury Sr.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Bradbury Sr. is "Walking Back" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has James Bradbury Sr. acted in?

James Bradbury Sr. has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Bradbury Sr.?

Other notable films include "Tol'able David", "The Blood Ship", and "Manhattan".