James Knight
ActingJames Knight Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Knight reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Knight's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of James Knight'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 Passing of the Third Floor Back, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Knight Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Knight's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Knight has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Elle: A Modern Cinderella Tale | Concierge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Shop at Sly Corner | Publican | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Loyal Heart | Police Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Girl in a Million | Pavilion Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Appointment with Crime | Smokey | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Johnny Frenchman | Tom Hocking | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Agitator | Businessman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Medal for the General | Sergeant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp | Club Porter (1902) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Much Too Shy | Mr. Pepper - Cinema Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Next of Kin | Sailor on Train (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It | Cinema Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Gasbags | German Major | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Convoy | Admiral | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Girl in the News | Traffic Policeman (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Let George Do It! | Passenger On SS Macaulay (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cheer Boys Cheer | Chauffeur | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | There Ain't No Justice | Police Constable (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Four Just Men | Policeman Outside Parliament (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Trouble Brewing | Brewery Foreman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Strange Boarders | Fire Chief (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Passing of the Third Floor Back | Police Inspector (Uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The 39 Steps | Detective at London Palladium (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Sexton Blake and the Bearded Doctor | Red | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Police Inspector (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lost In The Legion | Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Crime on the Hill | Newspaper Editor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | That Night in London | Inspector Brody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | When London Sleeps | Garnett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Third String | Webson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | A Safe Affair | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Kissing Cup's Race | Detective | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | Maria Marten | Carlos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | Motherland | Tom Edwards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Legend of Tichborne Dole | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Impatient Patient | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Great Turf Mystery | Luke Pomeroy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Claude Duval | Captain Craddock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | What Price Loving Cup? | Philip Denham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Football Fun | Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | One Moment's Temptation | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Martha | Plunket | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Crushing the Drug Traffic | Customs Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Education of Nicky | Nicky Malvesty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Love in the Welsh Hills | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | A Romany Lass | Donald MacLean | Flop | Similar → |
James Knight - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Knight?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Knight is "The Passing of the Third Floor Back" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has James Knight acted in?
James Knight has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Knight?
Other notable films include "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp", "The 39 Steps", and "Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It".