
Johnny Downs
ActingJohnny Downs Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Johnny Downs 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 Downs's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 10% of Johnny Downs'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 Crowd, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Johnny Downs Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Johnny Downs's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Johnny Downs has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Column South | Posick | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Kid from Brooklyn | Master of Ceremonies | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Rhapsody in Blue | Dancer | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Trocadero | Johnny Edwards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Campus Rhythm | 'Scoop' Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Adventures of the Flying Cadets | Danny Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Behind the Eight Ball | Danny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Freckles Comes Home | Freckles Winslow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | All-American Co-Ed | Bob Sheppard / Bobbie DeWolfe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Redhead | Ted Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Adam Had Four Sons | David Stoddard | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honeymoon for Three | Chester T Farrington III | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Melody and Moonlight | Danny O'Brian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby | Robert Lee 'Bob' Gunther | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | A Child is Born | Johnny Norton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hold That Co-ed | Dink | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hunted Men | Frank Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Algiers | Pierrot | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thrill of a Lifetime | Stanley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | College Holiday | Johnny Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Pigskin Parade | Chip Carson | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Arizona Raiders | Lonesome Alonzo Q. Mulhall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | So Red the Rose | Yankee boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Pirate Party on Catalina Isle | Singer/Tap Dancer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | College Scandal | Paul Gedney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Babes in Toyland | Little Boy Blue (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The High School Hoofer | High School Student | Flop | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Trail of '98 | Mother's Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Crowd | John, age 12 (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Chicken Feed | Professor Presto Misterio (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Seeing the World | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Bring Home the Turkey | Johnny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | 45 Minutes from Hollywood | Himself (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Telling Whoppers | Toughey Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | War Feathers | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Fourth Alarm | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Shivering Spooks | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Thundering Fleas | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Uncle Tom's Uncle | Johnny / 'Marks the Lawyer' | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Baby Clothes | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Monkey Business | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Buried Treasure | Johnnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Good Cheer | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | One Wild Ride | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Better Movies | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Your Own Back Yard | Johnny Downs | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Boys Will Be Joys | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Official Officers | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | Shootin' Injuns | Johnnie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Dog Days | Rich Kid | Average | Similar → |
Johnny Downs - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Johnny Downs?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johnny Downs is "The Crowd" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Johnny Downs acted in?
Johnny Downs has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Johnny Downs?
Other notable films include "Shootin' Injuns", "Adventures of the Flying Cadets", and "So Red the Rose".




