John Longden
ActingAbout John Longden
John Longden was a West Indian-born English screen, stage, and television actor. He appeared in dozens of films from 1926 to 1964, including five (Blackmail, Juno and the Paycock, The Skin Game, Young and Innocent, Jamaica Inn) directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Longden appeared in numerous television series.
John Longden Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Longden 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 John Longden's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of John Longden'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 A Matter of Life and Death, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Longden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Longden's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Longden has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Frozen Alive | Prof. Hubbard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Man Who Finally Died | Munch | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | So Evil, So Young | Mr. Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | An Honourable Murder | Julian Caesar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Woman's Temptation | Inspector Syms | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Innocent Sinners | Admiral | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Three Sundays to Live | Warder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Quatermass 2 | Chief Inspector Lomax | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Alias John Preston | Richard Sandford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Ship That Died of Shame | Detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Meet Mr. Callaghan | Jeremy Meraulton | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dangerous Cargo | Worthington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Speaker in Connaught Rooms | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Black Widow | Mr. Kemp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Dark Light | Stephen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Pool of London | DI Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Elusive Pimpernel | The Abbot | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Lady Craved Excitement | Inspector James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Bonnie Prince Charlie | Colonel O'Sullivan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Anna Karenina | Gen. Serpuhousky | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Ghosts of Berkeley Square | Mortimer Digby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Adventures of Dusty Bates | Tod Jenkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Matter of Life and Death | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Silver Fleet | Jost Meertens | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Unpublished Story | Metcalf | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | One of Our Aircraft Is Missing | Ground Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tower of Terror | Commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Old Mother Riley's Circus | Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Common Touch | Stuart Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Barging Along | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Passport officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Lion Has Wings | Unnamed Character | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Raven (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Jamaica Inn | Captain Johnson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Q Planes | John Peters, a Pilot | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Gaunt Stranger | Inspector Bliss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Jennifer Hale | Police Inspector Merton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Young and Innocent | Det. Insp. Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Thoroughbred | Bill Peel | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Silence of Dean Maitland | Dean Maitland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rynox | Anthony Xavier 'Tony' Benedik | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Skin Game | Charles Hornblower | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Juno and the Paycock | Charles Bentham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Flame of Love | Lieutenant Boris Boriskoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Elstree Calling | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Atlantic | Lanchester | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Blackmail | Detective Frank Webber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Piccadilly | Man from China (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Last Post | David / Martin | Flop | Similar → |
John Longden - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Longden?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Longden is "A Matter of Life and Death" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has John Longden acted in?
John Longden has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Longden?
Other notable films include "Goodbye, Mr. Chips", "Contraband", and "The Gaunt Stranger".