What is Jean Mercanton's latest movie?

Jean Mercanton's most recent film is "Distress" (1947).

Is Jean Mercanton a good actor?

Jean Mercanton has an average audience rating of 1.5/10 across 34 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Phantom Wagon, Little Nothings, Stupéfiants.

Jean Mercanton

Q: What is the best movie of Jean Mercanton?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Jean Mercanton is "The Phantom Wagon" with a rating of 7.2/10.

Q: How many movies has Jean Mercanton acted in?

Jean Mercanton has been featured in at least 34 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 20, 2026

34Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: May 17, 1920

Jean Mercanton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean Mercanton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jean Mercanton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 9% of Jean Mercanton'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 Phantom Wagon, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Jean Mercanton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean Mercanton's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

The Phantom Wagon: French version of the Selma Lagerlof story, most famously filmed in 1921 by Victor Sjostrom, about a poor sinner who onl

The Phantom Wagon

1939•Fantasy

★7.0

★7.0

Little Nothings: Following a broadcast on the radio, each of the listeners remembers these "little nothings" (the title is borrowed from

Little Nothings

1941•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Stupéfiants: When an up-and-coming singer's career is jeopardized by morphine addiction, her brother takes on the ruthless dope pushe

Stupéfiants

1932•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Illegitimate Child: The illegitimate son of a music-hall star and an ambitious politician has grown up to become a journalist. He decides to

Illegitimate Child

1930•Drama

★5.1

The Heart of a Nation (1943) movie poster

★5.1

The Heart of a Nation: The story of how the people of Paris cope with the strains and struggles of war, from the siege of the city by the Pruss

The Heart of a Nation

1943•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean Mercanton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1947	Distress	Pierre	Flop	Similar →
1946	Son of France	Hans	Flop	Similar →
1945	Destitute Mary	Philippe	Flop	Similar →
1944	Children of Chaos	Émile Ferrand	Flop	Similar →
1944	The Ménard Collection	Paul, young sportsman	Flop	Similar →
1943	Lucrèce	François	Flop	Similar →
1943	The Heart of a Nation	Alain Froment	Flop	Similar →
1943	Départ à zéro	Eloi	Flop	Similar →
1942	Soyez les bienvenus	Jacques Boisleroi	Flop	Similar →
1941	Little Nothings	Jacques	Hit	Similar →
1940	The Man Who Seeks the Truth	Fernand	Flop	Similar →
1939	The Phantom Wagon	Pierre Holm	Hit	Similar →
1939	Three from St. Cyr	Jean Le Moyne	Flop	Similar →
1938	Captain Benoit	Prince Joachim / Jean-Jacques de Landelle	Flop	Similar →
1938	The Little Thing	Jacques Eyssette	Flop	Similar →
1936	The Seniors	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	Stupéfiants	Pierre	Hit	Similar →
1932	Passionately	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	To have known	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	Mister Albert	The groom	Flop	Similar →
1932	With Assurance	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	He Is Charming	Le chasseur	Flop	Similar →
1931	Halfway Up the Sky	Eric	Flop	Similar →
1931	Princess, At Your Orders!	Le petit roi	Flop	Similar →
1931	Let's Get Married	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	L'Arlésienne	Le petit innocent	Flop	Similar →
1930	Toute sa vie	Bobby	Flop	Similar →
1930	Illegitimate Child	Le petit Maurice	Average	Similar →
1930	The mystery of the pink villa	Le petit garçon	Flop	Similar →
1929	Croquette	-	Flop	Similar →
1928	Le Passager	-	Flop	Similar →
1926	The Maid at the Palace	Groom	Flop	Similar →
1924	Les Deux Gosses	Fanfan, jeune	Flop	Similar →
1920	Miarka, la fille à l'ourse	Baby Ivor	Flop	Similar →

Jean Mercanton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean Mercanton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean Mercanton is "The Phantom Wagon" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Jean Mercanton acted in?

Jean Mercanton has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean Mercanton?

Other notable films include "Little Nothings", "Stupéfiants", and "Illegitimate Child".