What is Wharton James's latest movie?

Wharton James's most recent film is "The Call from the Wild" (1921).

Is Wharton James a good actor?

Wharton James has an average audience rating of 2.1/10 across 6 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Pollyanna, Wild and Woolly, $5,000 Reward.

Wharton James

Q: What is the best movie of Wharton James?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Wharton James is "Pollyanna" with a rating of 6.3/10.

Q: How many movies has Wharton James acted in?

Wharton James has been featured in at least 6 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 14, 2026

6Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 13, 1873

Birth Place: Kentucky, USA

About Wharton James

Wharton James, born James Wharton Jones, and sometimes credited as J. Wharton James, was an American actor and director.

Wharton James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Wharton James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Wharton James's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Wharton James'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 Pollyanna, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Wharton James Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wharton James's career based on audience ratings.

★6.3

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Pollyanna: When Pollyanna is orphaned, she's sent to live with her crotchety Aunt Polly. Pollyanna discovers that many of the peopl

Pollyanna

1920•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

Wild and Woolly: A rich Easterner who has always wanted to live in "the Wild West" plans to move to a Western town. Unknown to him, the t

Wild and Woolly

1917•Comedy

★0.0

★0.0

$5,000 Reward: A wealthy old man is murdered after deciding to write his nephew out of his will. Fearing that he will be accused of the

$5,000 Reward

1918•Mystery

★0.0

The Call from the Wild (1921) movie poster

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The Call from the Wild: A boy saves a wild dog, only to later be rescued by the dog.

The Call from the Wild

1921•Drama

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When a Girl Loves: A minister and his young daughter Bess, journey west where he hopes to regain his health. They become involved with noto

When a Girl Loves

1919•Western

Full Filmography

Every movie Wharton James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1921	The Call from the Wild	-	Flop	Similar →
1920	Pollyanna	Rev. John Whittier	Average	Similar →
1919	Almost Married	Hastings	Flop	Similar →
1919	When a Girl Loves	The Minister	Flop	Similar →
1918	$5,000 Reward	Tracy	Flop	Similar →
1917	Wild and Woolly	Lawyer (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Wharton James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wharton James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wharton James is "Pollyanna" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has Wharton James acted in?

Wharton James has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wharton James?

Other notable films include "Wild and Woolly", "$5,000 Reward", and "The Call from the Wild".