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John M. O'Brien

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
10Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John M. O'Brien reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of John M. O'Brien's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John M. O'Brien remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Iron Horse, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John M. O'Brien Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John M. O'Brien's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6
The Iron Horse (1925) movie poster
★6.6

The Iron Horse: Brandon, a surveyor, dreams of building a railway to the west. He sets off with his son, Davy, to survey a route. They d

The Iron Horse

1925•Western
★5.7
Mum's the Word (1926) movie poster
★5.7

Mum's the Word: A widow has married rich, but didn't tell her husband about her son. And he's coming for a surprise visit. To hide his i

Mum's the Word

1926•Comedy
★5.5
Zeb vs. Paprika (1924) movie poster
★5.5

Zeb vs. Paprika: Stan Laurel as a harness racing jockey who must win a big race.

Zeb vs. Paprika

1924•Comedy
★5.5
Brothers Under the Chin (1924) movie poster
★5.5

Brothers Under the Chin: Twin "babies" left at an orphanage bear the same birthmark under the chin. One of them is adopted and then the scene shi

Brothers Under the Chin

1924•Comedy
★5.4
Scorching Sands (1923) movie poster
★5.4

Scorching Sands: The misadventures of two intrepid explorers in the Egyptian desert.

Scorching Sands

1923•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John M. O'Brien.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1926 Mum's the Word Baggage man (uncredited) Average Similar →
1925 The Iron Horse Dinny (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1925 The Desert Demon Bugs Flop Similar →
1924 Wide Open Spaces (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1924 Brothers Under the Chin - Average Similar →
1924 Zeb vs. Paprika - Average Similar →
1924 Postage Due - Flop Similar →
1923 Scorching Sands Arab Flop Similar →
1923 Short Orders Customer Flop Similar →
1922 Blow 'Em Up Policeman Flop Similar →

John M. O'Brien - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John M. O'Brien?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John M. O'Brien is "The Iron Horse" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has John M. O'Brien acted in?

John M. O'Brien has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John M. O'Brien?

Other notable films include "Mum's the Word", "Zeb vs. Paprika", and "Brothers Under the Chin".