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Acting
John Barton
Born October 12, 1898 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Died November 30, 1978 · aged 80
No biography available.
Known For
To Kill a Mockingbird · 1962To Kill a Mockingbird
★ 8.01962
MovieDrama
Scout Finch, 6, and her older brother Jem live in sleepy Maycomb, Alabama, spending much of their time with their friend Dill and spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley. When Atticus, their widowed father and a respected lawyer, defends a black man named Tom Robinson against fabricated rape charges, the trial and tangent events expose the children to evils of racism and stereotyping.
Spartacus · 1960Spartacus
★ 7.51960
MovieHistoryDrama
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Witness for the Prosecution · 1957Witness for the Prosecution
★ 8.21957
MovieDramaMystery
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.
Duel in the Sun · 1946Duel in the Sun
★ 6.41946
MovieWesternDrama
Beautiful half-breed Pearl Chavez becomes the ward of her dead father's first love and finds herself torn between her sons, one good and the other bad.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance · 1962The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
★ 7.81962
MovieWestern
Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.
The Day the Earth Stood Still · 1951The Day the Earth Stood Still
★ 7.51951
MovieScience FictionThriller
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
A Place in the Sun · 1951A Place in the Sun
★ 7.31951
MovieDramaRomance
A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.
Gypsy · 1962Gypsy
★ 6.31962
MovieComedyDrama
Gypsy's mother Rose dreams of a life in show business for her daughters, but Louise becomes a huge burlesque star. Stage musical loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.
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Duel in the Sun · 1946Duel in the Sun
★ 6.41946
MovieWesternDrama
Beautiful half-breed Pearl Chavez becomes the ward of her dead father's first love and finds herself torn between her sons, one good and the other bad.
Party Guest (uncredited)
A Place in the Sun · 1951A Place in the Sun
★ 7.31951
MovieDramaRomance
A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Gypsy · 1962Gypsy
★ 6.31962
MovieComedyDrama
Gypsy's mother Rose dreams of a life in show business for her daughters, but Louise becomes a huge burlesque star. Stage musical loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.
Audience Member (uncredited)
Limelight · 1952Limelight
★ 7.91952
MovieRomanceDrama
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
Music Hall Patron (uncredited)
The Cincinnati Kid · 1965The Cincinnati Kid
★ 7.01965
MovieDrama
An up-and-coming poker player tries to prove himself in a high-stakes match against a long-time master of the game.
Spectator at Cockfight (uncredited)
The Tin Star · 1957The Tin Star
★ 7.01957
MovieWestern
An experienced bounty hunter helps a young sheriff learn the meaning of his badge.
Townsman (uncredited)
Seven Days in May · 1964Seven Days in May
★ 7.41964
MovieDramaThriller
A U.S. Marine Corps colonel alerts the president of a planned military coup against him.
Reporter (uncredited)













