What is John Hartley's latest movie?

John Hartley's most recent film is "Ten Gentlemen from West Point" (1942).

Is John Hartley a good actor?

John Hartley has an average audience rating of 4.4/10 across 15 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Lady Eve, Grand Ole Opry, Night Work.

John Hartley

Q: What is the best movie of John Hartley?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring John Hartley is "The Lady Eve" with a rating of 7.2/10.

Q: How many movies has John Hartley acted in?

John Hartley has been featured in at least 15 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 12, 2026

15Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 21, 1912

Birth Place: Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

John Hartley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Hartley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of John Hartley'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 Lady Eve, which stands out as a key performance.

Best John Hartley Movies Ranked

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

★7.2

★7.2

The Lady Eve: It's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matt

The Lady Eve

1941•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Grand Ole Opry: Aided by musicians at the Grand Ole Opry, a small-town mayor in the Ozarks takes on a group of crooked politicians.

Grand Ole Opry

1940•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Night Work: The Fitch family is managing an apartment building when the grandfather of their adopted son Butch decides the family is

Night Work

1939•Comedy

★6.0

Those Were the Days! (1940) movie poster

★6.0

Those Were the Days!: At a family gathering, an elderly man reflects on the follies of his youth during his freshman year at college.

Those Were the Days!

1940•Comedy

★5.8

Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942) movie poster

★5.8

Ten Gentlemen from West Point: This historical drama tells the story of the first class to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. In th

Ten Gentlemen from West Point

1942•Western

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1942	Ten Gentlemen from West Point	Cadet (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1941	The Lady Eve	Young Man on Ship (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1940	Friendly Neighbors	Breeze Kid	Flop	Similar →
1940	Those Were the Days!	Whipple	Average	Similar →
1940	The Way of All Flesh	Victor Kriza	Flop	Similar →
1940	Grand Ole Opry	'Hunch' Clifton	Hit	Similar →
1940	The Farmer's Daughter	Barney Bingham (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1939	$1,000 a Touchdown	Bill Anders	Flop	Similar →
1939	Night Work	Windy Wilson	Hit	Similar →
1939	Million Dollar Legs	Greg Melton Jr	Flop	Similar →
1939	Grand Jury Secrets	Robson	Flop	Similar →
1939	Unmarried	Ted Streaver	Flop	Similar →
1939	Persons in Hiding	Joe Butler	Flop	Similar →
1939	Boy Trouble	Wyndham Wilson	Flop	Similar →
1939	Ambush	Sidney Blue	Flop	Similar →

John Hartley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Hartley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Hartley is "The Lady Eve" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has John Hartley acted in?

John Hartley has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Hartley?

Other notable films include "Grand Ole Opry", "Night Work", and "Those Were the Days!".