Acting
John J. Richardson
Born November 1, 1888 · London, England, UK
Died January 24, 1942 · aged 53
John J. Richardson (born Harold Jack Joseph Richardson) was an English-born actor in American films, his screen career spanning the years 1917 to 1941.
Known For
Marked Woman · 1937Marked Woman
★ 6.61937
MovieCrimeDrama
In the underworld of Manhattan, a woman dares to stand up to one of the city's most powerful gangsters.
The Roaring Twenties · 1939The Roaring Twenties
★ 7.51939
MovieCrimeDrama
After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.
Union Pacific · 1939Union Pacific
★ 6.71939
MovieDramaWestern
One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?
The Oklahoma Kid · 1939The Oklahoma Kid
★ 6.01939
MovieWesternHistory
McCord's gang robs the stage carrying money to pay Indians for their land, and the notorious outlaw "The Oklahoma Kid" Jim Kincaid takes the money from McCord. McCord stakes a "sooner" claim on land which is to be used for a new town; in exchange for giving it up, he gets control of gambling and saloons. When Kincaid's father runs for mayor, McCord incites a mob to lynch the old man whom McCord has already framed for murder.
The Walking Dead · 1936The Walking Dead
★ 6.31936
MovieCrimeHorror
Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence. But it was too late for a stay to be granted and Ellman is executed. A doctor uses an experimental procedure to restore him to life, though the full outcome is other than expected.
In Conference · 1931In Conference
1931
MovieComedy
Walter MacIntosh and Abe Salisbury are filmmakers in the process of viewing their swashbuckling romance epic, 'The Loves of LaVorees', starring silent screen idol, Romaine Salisbury, hotly contested within Hollywood and part of an expensive silent film production, only for Bovine Productions to switch to sound production and reveal to them for the first time, Romaine's real all-talking, all-singing voice.
The Ten Commandments · 1923The Ten Commandments
★ 6.41923
MovieDramaHistory
The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of Mary, also come into conflict when John discovers Dan used shoddy materials to construct a cathedral.
Kid Galahad · 1937Kid Galahad
★ 7.11937
MovieCrimeDrama
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.
Filmography
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Marked Woman · 1937Marked Woman
★ 6.61937
MovieCrimeDrama
In the underworld of Manhattan, a woman dares to stand up to one of the city's most powerful gangsters.
Man in Line-Up (uncredited)
Kid Galahad · 1937Kid Galahad
★ 7.11937
MovieCrimeDrama
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.
Ringsider - 4th Fight (uncredited)
Castle on the Hudson · 1940Castle on the Hudson
★ 7.01940
MovieCrimeDrama
A hardened crook behind bars comes up against a reform-minded warden.
Prisoner (uncredited)
Satan Met a Lady · 1936Satan Met a Lady
★ 5.81936
MovieComedyMystery
In the second screen version of The Maltese Falcon, a detective is caught between a lying seductress and a lady jewel thief.
Second Photographer (uncredited)
Road Gang · 1936Road Gang
★ 7.01936
MovieCrimeDrama
A crusading young reporter planning a series of articles about a corrupt politician is framed for a crime and sentenced to serve five years at a prison farm.
Smokey - Safecracking Convict (uncredited)
The Great Mr. Nobody · 1941The Great Mr. Nobody
★ 6.01941
MovieRomanceComedy
A publicity man promotes his newspaper, but finds his boss always steals the credit.
Man Knocked Down By Dreamy
Smart Blonde · 1937Smart Blonde
★ 6.41937
MovieMysteryCrime
Ambitious reporter Torchy Blane guides her policeman boyfriend to correctly pinpoint who shot the man she was interviewing.
Bert Richards (uncredited)
A Child is Born · 1939A Child is Born
★ 7.11939
MovieDrama
A pregnant prison inmate shares her problems with the patients in a maternity ward.
Intern Stopping Jed (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal · 1939They Made Me a Criminal
★ 6.31939
MovieCrimeDrama
A boxer flees, believing he has committed a murder while he was drunk.
Reporter (uncredited)
King of the Lumberjacks · 1940King of the Lumberjacks
★ 3.71940
MovieRomanceDrama
Outdoor drama about a newly-hired lumberjack discovering that his former girlfriend is now his new boss's wife.
Lumberjack On Line for Cashier (uncredited)
Talent Scout · 1937Talent Scout
★ 6.71937
MovieDramaMusic
A Hollywood heartthrob helps a small-town girl achieve stardom.
Studio Worker Extra (uncredited)






