James Morrison
ActingAbout James Morrison
James Morrison, born James Woods Morrison, was an American silent movie actor with over 180 film credits. He later published two novels, Road End (1927) and April Luck (1932). He taught speech and drama classes at Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn for many years.
James Morrison Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Morrison 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 Morrison's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 8% of James Morrison'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 False and the True, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Morrison Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Morrison's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Morrison has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | The Seventh Bandit | Paul Scanlon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Captain Blood | Jeremy Pitt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Wine of Youth | Clinton (1870 prologue) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Nth Commandment | Harry Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Only a Shop Girl | Charles Black | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Shattered Idols | Lt. Walter Hurst / David Hurst | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Danger Ahead! | Norman Minot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | A Yankee Go Getter | Barry West | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Black Beauty | Harry Blomefield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Sacred Silence | Lt. Ralph Harrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | I'm on My Way | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Moral Suicide | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Bashful | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1917 | Enlighten Thy Daughter | Harold Winthrop | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Redemption of Dave Darcey | Dave Darcey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Wheels of Justice | Ralph Brooks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | Too Much Burglar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | My Official Wife | Undetermined Role (uncredited) (unconfirmed) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The False and the True | Tom Saunders | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1913 | A Lady and Her Maid | Billy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Vampire of the Desert | Derrick Corday, William's Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Beau Brummel | Lord Alvanley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1913 | Stenographer Troubles | Office Employee | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | A Cure for Pokeritis | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | When Persistency and Obstinacy Meet | Young Man at Cotillion (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | As You Like It | Silvius, a Shepherd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Adventure of the Italian Model | Aubrey, The Artist Under Suspicion | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | A Vitagraph Romance | Charles Mackay, A Young Author, Caroline's Sweetheart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Loyalty of Sylvia | Suiter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Heart of Esmeralda | Duncan Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Suing Susan | James - Gordon's Valet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Miracle | The Palace Poet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Yellow Bird | Edith's Sweetheart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Picture Idol | Beth's Sweetheart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Serpents | Gregg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Dr. LaFleur's Theory | The Criminal's Right-Hand-Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | At Scrogginses' Corner | A Young Sculptor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Seventh Son | Harry Beecham, Janet's Seventh Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | She Never Knew | James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | Willie's Sister | Willie Green | Flop | Similar → |
| 1912 | The Seepore Rebellion | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Kitty and the Cowboys | Cowboy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Troublesome Secretaries | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Death of King Edward III | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | She Came, She Saw, She Conquered | Jack Hally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Geranium | Daniel Briton, the Huckster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | The Battle Hymn of the Republic | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Easter Babies | The Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | Betty Becomes a Maid | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1911 | A Tale of Two Cities | Peasant brother | Flop | Similar → |
James Morrison - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Morrison?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Morrison is "The False and the True" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has James Morrison acted in?
James Morrison has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Morrison?
Other notable films include "Wine of Youth", "Captain Blood", and "Bashful".