What is John Cowell's latest movie?

John Cowell's most recent film is "Men of the Plains" (1936).

Is John Cowell a good actor?

John Cowell has an average audience rating of 3.4/10 across 18 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Rogues' Tavern, Undercover Man, Kid Courageous.

John Cowell

Q: What is the best movie of John Cowell?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring John Cowell is "The Rogues' Tavern" with a rating of 6.0/10.

Q: How many movies has John Cowell acted in?

John Cowell has been featured in at least 18 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 14, 2026

18Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 4, 1880

Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA

John Cowell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Cowell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of John Cowell'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 Rogues' Tavern, which stands out as a key performance.

Best John Cowell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Cowell's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

★6.0

The Rogues' Tavern: A mad killer is on the loose in a hotel on a dark, gloomy night.

The Rogues' Tavern

1936•Horror

★5.5

★5.5

Undercover Man: An operative from the Wells Fargo company goes undercover to trap a crooked sheriff and his equally nefarious hirelings

Undercover Man

1936•Western

★5.5

★5.5

Kid Courageous: The man Bannister has sent to investigate the trouble at his mine has disappeared. This time his son Bob goes, quickly l

Kid Courageous

1935•Western

★5.0

★5.0

A Face in the Fog: A mysterious killer known as The Fiend uses an unusual bullet as his trademark for his murders.

A Face in the Fog

1936•Mystery

★5.0

★5.0

Bars of Hate: Ted Clark rescues pickpoket Danny from a mob, and restores Danny's loot, a pocketbook, to its owner Ann Dawson. She is c

Bars of Hate

1935•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie John Cowell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1936	Men of the Plains	Lucky Gordon	Flop	Similar →
1936	Undercover Man	Bartender Gabe	Average	Similar →
1936	Kelly of the Secret Service	Commander Wilson	Flop	Similar →
1936	Prison Shadows	Graham - Murphy's Manager	Flop	Similar →
1936	Too Much Beef	George Thompson (as Jack Cowell)	Flop	Similar →
1936	The Rogues' Tavern	Hughes	Average	Similar →
1936	A Face in the Fog	Wilson	Flop	Similar →
1936	The Reckless Way	-	Flop	Similar →
1936	I'll Name the Murderer	Capt. Flynn	Flop	Similar →
1935	Bulldog Courage	Pete Brennan	Flop	Similar →
1935	Alias John Law	Attorney Wagner	Flop	Similar →
1935	Bars of Hate	Clem - Grant's Henchman	Flop	Similar →
1935	Rip Roaring Riley	Professor Baker	Flop	Similar →
1935	Skybound	Clyde Faber	Flop	Similar →
1935	Born to Gamble	Croupier (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1935	What Price Crime	Davis	Flop	Similar →
1935	Kid Courageous	Kincaid	Average	Similar →
1934	Western Justice	John Brent	Flop	Similar →

John Cowell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Cowell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Cowell is "The Rogues' Tavern" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has John Cowell acted in?

John Cowell has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Cowell?

Other notable films include "Undercover Man", "Kid Courageous", and "A Face in the Fog".