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
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.
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 Ten Commandments · 1923The Ten Commandments
★ 6.51923
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.
He Couldn't Say No · 1938He Couldn't Say No
★ 6.51938
MovieCrimeAdventure
A lowly office clerk angers his fiancee and future mother-in-law by spending money intended for marriage furniture on a statue of a pretty girl, which he refuses to part with at any cost.
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.
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter · 1939Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
★ 6.21939
MovieComedyMystery
When a close friend of the Drew family is accused of murder in a rural community, Nancy, aided by boyfriend Ted, helps her lawyer father expose the real killers.
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.
Indianapolis Speedway · 1939Indianapolis Speedway
★ 5.61939
MovieActionDrama
A champion auto racer who unhappily learns his kid brother wants to enter the same profession rather than finish school.
Filmography
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Heart of the North · 1938Heart of the North
★ 5.21938
MovieWesternAdventure
A two-fisted Canadian Mountie leads lawmen in pursuit of the thieves who stole an Edmonton-bound freighter's cargo.
Jack Richardson (uncredited)
Manpower · 1941Manpower
★ 6.51941
MovieCrimeDrama
Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.
Midnight Club Waiter (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)
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)
Water Wagons · 1925Water Wagons
★ 10.01925
MovieComedy
A boat race rivalry erupts into comical danger.
Captain Dangerfield
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)
Call It a Day · 1937Call It a Day
★ 7.01937
MovieComedy
The various members of the middle-class Hilton family have a series of romantic misadventures during one eventful spring day.
Grocery Store Owner (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)
The White Angel · 1936The White Angel
★ 7.21936
MovieDrama
In Victorian England, Florence Nightingale's heroic measures slowly change the attitude towards nurses when it was considered a disreputable profession.
Cook Reporting to Jones (uncredited)






