James Melton

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

8Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 2, 1904

Birth Place: Moultrie, Georgia, USA

About James Melton

James Melton (1904-1961) was a popular singer in the 1920s and early 1930s. He later began a career as an operatic singer when tenor voices went out of style in popular music around 1932–35.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Melton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of James Melton's filmography leans towards the Music 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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Melton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Operation Wonderland, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Melton Movies Ranked

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

★7.3

Operation Wonderland (1951) movie poster

★7.3

Operation Wonderland: 1951 behind the scenes featurette of the Walt Disney animated classic.

Operation Wonderland

1951•Documentary

★6.0

★6.0

Ziegfeld Follies: The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.

Ziegfeld Follies

1945•Music

★5.2

★5.2

Stars Over Broadway: An aggressive agent turns a hotel porter into an overnight sensation.

Stars Over Broadway

1935•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Melody for Two: A singing bandleader signs on with an all-girls band.

Melody for Two

1937•Music

★0.0

★0.0

Sing Me a Love Song: A young playboy inherits a financially-troubled New York City department store. To learn the business, he poses as a sto

Sing Me a Love Song

1936•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1951	Operation Wonderland	Narrator	Hit	Similar →
1945	Ziegfeld Follies	Alfredo (segment "La Traviata")	Average	Similar →
1937	Melody for Two	Tod Weaver	Flop	Similar →
1936	Sing Me a Love Song	Jerry Haines	Flop	Similar →
1935	Stars Over Broadway	Jan King	Flop	Similar →
1933	The Last Dogie	-	Flop	Similar →
1933	Hizzoner	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	Sing a Song	-	Flop	Similar →

James Melton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Melton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Melton is "Operation Wonderland" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has James Melton acted in?

James Melton has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Melton?

Other notable films include "Ziegfeld Follies", "Stars Over Broadway", and "Melody for Two".