Joseph J. Dowling
ActingJoseph J. Dowling Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joseph J. Dowling 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 Joseph J. Dowling's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 10% of Joseph J. Dowling'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 Rainmaker, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joseph J. Dowling Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joseph J. Dowling's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joseph J. Dowling has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | The Rainmaker | Father Murphy (as Joseph Dowling) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Little Irish Girl | Capt. Dugan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1926 | Why Girls Go Back Home | Joe Downey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Lord Jim | Stein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Lorraine of the Lions | Livingston Sr | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Golden Princess | Padre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | Confessions of a Queen | Duke of Rosen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | New Lives for Old | Senator Warren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Her Night of Romance | Professor Gregg (as Joseph Dowling) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Those Who Dare | David Rollins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Tess of the D'Urbervilles | The Parson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | Unseen Hands | George Le Quintrec | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Courtship of Miles Standish | Elder Brewster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Tiger Rose | Father Thibault | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Christian | Father Lampleigh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Quincy Adams Sawyer | Nathaniel Sawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Pride of Palomar | Don Miguel | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Girl Who Ran Wild | Calaveras John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Half Breed | Judge Huntington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | One Clear Call | Colonel Garnett (as Joseph Dowling) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Infidel | Reverend Mead (as Joseph Dowling) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Grim Comedian | Carleton Hutchins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | His Nibs | The Girl's Father (as Joseph Dowling) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Little Lord Fauntleroy | William Havisham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The U.P. Trail | "Place" Hough | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Everybody's Sweetheart | General Phillip Bingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The House of Whispers | Rufus Gaston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | A Splendid Hazard | French emigré | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Sink or Swim | Col. Mason | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | Riders of the Dawn | Tom Anderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Lord Loves the Irish | Dr. Leon Wilson / Hugo Strauss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Kitty Kelly, M.D. | Sheriff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Miracle Man | The Patriarch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | A Man's Country | Marshal Leland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Josselyn's Wife | Grandpa Latimer (as Joseph Dowling) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Midnight Stage | 'Twisted' Tuttle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Patriotism | Sir Angus Cameron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | Carmen of the Klondike | Saleratus Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Madam Who | 'Parson' John Kennedy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Yankee Way | Colonel Mason | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Master of His Home | Bill Boggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Sudden Jim | Judge Zanaan Frame | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | The Gun Fighter | 'Ace High' Larkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Home | Count d'Orr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Iron Strain | Justice of the Peace | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Reward | The Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | College Days | John Saunders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Scrub | Professor Burgess | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Scourge of the Desert | Pastor Holt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1914 | The Bargain | Rev. Joshua Wilkes | Average | Similar → |
Joseph J. Dowling - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joseph J. Dowling?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph J. Dowling is "The Rainmaker" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Joseph J. Dowling acted in?
Joseph J. Dowling has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joseph J. Dowling?
Other notable films include "Confessions of a Queen", "Little Lord Fauntleroy", and "Her Night of Romance".