Johnny Arthur
ActingJohnny Arthur Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Johnny Arthur 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 Johnny Arthur's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Johnny Arthur'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 You Can't Take It with You, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Johnny Arthur Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Johnny Arthur's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Johnny Arthur has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Sakima and the Masked Marvel | Mura Sakima | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | It Happened on Fifth Avenue | Apartment Manager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Masked Marvel | Mura Sakima | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Nazty Nuisance | Suki Yaki | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen | Riley | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Shepherd of the Ozarks | Doolittle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dreams | Second Dreamer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Li'l Abner | Montague | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Road to Singapore | Timothy Willow (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Jeepers Creepers | Peabody | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Fugitives for a Night | Tootsies, Car Rental Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You | Kirby's Office Aide (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Danger on the Air | Aiken | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | One Wild Night | Sales Clerk (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Feed 'em and Weep | Darla's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Exiled to Shanghai | Poppolas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Something to Sing About | Mr. Daviani (as John Arthur) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Make a Wish | Antoine | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Night 'n' Gales | Arthur Hood, Darla's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Pick a Star | Newlywed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Under Cover of Night | Dr. Busby - Coroner | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ellis Island | Kip Andrews | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Stage Struck | Oscar Freud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The King Steps Out | Chief of the Secret Police | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Ex-Mrs. Bradford | Mr. Frankenstein (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Freshman Love | Mr. Fields | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Murder of Dr. Harrigan | Mr. Wentworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Bride Comes Home | Otto | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Things You Never See on the Screen | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Rendezvous | Code Room Clerk (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | It's in the Air | Jones, Photographer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Doubting Thomas | Ralph Twiller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Traveling Saleslady | Melton | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Anniversary Trouble | Spanky's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Hell in the Heavens | Clarence Perkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Ghost Walks | Homer Erskine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Dames | Billings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Many Happy Returns | Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Twenty Million Sweethearts | Norma Hanson's Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Penrod and Sam | Mr. Bassett | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Going Wild | Simpkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Down with Husbands | Henry Sweet | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Show of Shows | Hero - Performer in 'The Pirate' (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Desert Song | Benny Kidd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | On Trial | Stanley Glover | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Draw-Back | Horace Hayseed | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | My Stars | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Monster | Johnny Goodlittle | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Mademoiselle Midnight | Carlos de Quiros | Flop | Similar → |
Johnny Arthur - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Johnny Arthur?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johnny Arthur is "You Can't Take It with You" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Johnny Arthur acted in?
Johnny Arthur has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Johnny Arthur?
Other notable films include "Doubting Thomas", "Feed 'em and Weep", and "It Happened on Fifth Avenue".