Victor Jory
ActingAbout Victor Jory
Victor Jory was a Canadian stage, film and television actor, best known for his role as Jonas Wilkerson, the brutal and opportunistic overseer, in "Gone with the Wind", and as Lamont Cranston, aka 'The Shadow', in the 1942 serial film "The Shadow".
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Victor Jory reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Victor Jory's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Victor Jory remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shut My Big Mouth, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Victor Jory Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Victor Jory's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Victor Jory.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell | Shaman | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Papillon | Indian Chief | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Flap | Wounded Bear Mr. Smith (Attorney at Law) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | A Time for Dying | Judge Roy Bean | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mackenna's Gold | The Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Jigsaw | Edward Arkroyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Bonanza: Ride the Wind | Charles Ludlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Cheyenne Autumn | Tall Tree | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Miracle Worker | Captain Arthur Keller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Fugitive Kind | Jabe Torrance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Forbidden Area | Rear Admiral Batt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Blackjack Ketchum Desperado | Jared Letlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Man from the Alamo | Jess Wade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Cariboo Trail | Frank Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Capture | Father Gomez | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Gallant Blade | Marshal of France Mordore | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Loves of Carmen | García | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Tubby the Tuba | Narrator (voice) / Tubby (voice) / Frog (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Buckskin Frontier | Champ Clanton | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Power of the Press | Oscar Trent | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Shut My Big Mouth | Buckskin Bill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Tulips Shall Grow | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Secrets of the Lone Wolf | 'Dapper' Dan Streever | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Stork Pays Off | Deak Foster | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Charlie Chan in Rio | Alfredo Cardozo, alias Marana | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Hoola Boola | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Give Us Wings | Mr. Arnold Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lady with Red Hair | Mr. Clifton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | River's End | Norman Talbot | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady | Clay Beaudine | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Shadow | Lamont Cranston / The Shadow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Gone with the Wind | Jonas Wilkerson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Each Dawn I Die | W.J. Grayce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | I Stole a Million | Patian | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Susannah of the Mounties | Wolf Pelt | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Women in the Wind | Doc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dodge City | Yancey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Wings of the Navy | Lt. Parsons | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Injun Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | First Lady | Senator Gordon Keane | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bulldog Drummond at Bay | Gregoroff | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Glamorous Night | Baron Lyadeff | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Meet Nero Wolfe | Claude Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | White Lies | Terry Condon | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Oberon | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Party Wire | Matthew Putnam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | He Was Her Man | Nick Gardella | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | State Fair | Hoop Toss Barker | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Pride of the Legion | Jerry Brewster | Average | Similar → |
Victor Jory - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Victor Jory?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Victor Jory is "Shut My Big Mouth" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Victor Jory acted in?
Victor Jory has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Victor Jory?
Other notable films include "Party Wire", "Hoola Boola", and "The Miracle Worker".