John Lester Johnson
Actor · 1893 – 1968 · Suffolk, Virginia, USA
Movies23
Movie7.8ComedyDramaAfter the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939 · 1.2K votes
Movie6.8DramaHistoryAfter healing the leg of the murderer John Wilkes Booth — responsible for the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln — Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, considered part of the atrocious conspiracy, is sentenced to life imprisonment and sent to the sinister Shark Island Prison.
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936 · 63 votes
Movie6.2FantasyHorrorThe nefarious Dr. Fu Manchu searches for the keys to the tomb of Genghis Khan, in order to fulfill a prophecy that will enable him to conquer the world. His nemesi, Dr. Nayland Smith and his associates fight to keep the evil doctor from getting his hands on the keys. In 1943 the serial was edited together into a feature movie also called Drums of Fu Manchu.
Drums of Fu Manchu
1940 · 6 votes
Movie7.0CrimeDramaA hardened crook behind bars comes up against a reform-minded warden.
Castle on the Hudson
1940 · 14 votes
Movie7.5ComedyDramaA Louisiana con man enters his steamboat into a winner-take-all race with a rival while trying to find a witness to free his nephew, about to be hanged for murder.
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935 · 19 votes
Movie6.6CrimeDramaAfter Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake publicly punches him, convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob. "Bugs" Fenner, meanwhile, is certain that Blake is a police agent.
Bullets or Ballots
1936 · 54 votes
Movie6.6DramaA female journalist travels to a new neighborhood after getting a (false) lead and is surprised by what she finds.
One Mile from Heaven
1937 · 5 votes
Movie5.5ComedyFantasyWhile serving time in county prison, Wallingford sees a story in the newspaper that his cellmate, Schenectady, has inherited a mansionfrom his recently deceased uncle. Hearing this, Schenectady dreams of luxury.
Mr. Washington Goes to Town
1942 · 2 votes
Movie5.0DramaJust prior to the outbreak of World War I, in the British West African town of Akkra, English woman Myra Carson becomes involved in a scandal and is deported. While Myra's ship is docked at Duala, in German West Africa, the war breaks out and she finds herself facing internment by the Germans.
A Passport to Hell
1932 · 8 votes
Movie6.3ComedyDramaSinger Rose Carlton, otherwise known as 'The San Francisco Doll', accidentally kills her controlling boyfriend when he tries to prevent her from leaving. To evade the police, Rose sets sail for Nome with captain Bull Bracket. When the ship takes on another passenger, reformer Annie Alden, Carlton's life is changed forever, and she sets out to honor a deeply personal debt.
Klondike Annie
1936 · 18 votes
Movie4.8ActionAdventureEleanor and her parents are hunting big game, acompanied by her wimpish fiance.
Tarzan's Revenge
1938 · 12 votes
Movie5.0ThrillerCrimeA colonial police detective in an Eastern seaport seeks a stolen gem, and infiltrates the underworld by posing as a look-alike wharfside bar owner.
A Scream in the Night
1935 · 8 votes
Movie7.1ComedyThe gang goes to a circus sideshow to visit Dickie, Dorothy, and Spanky's uncle, mistakenly believing he is "The Wild Man from Borneo."
The Kid from Borneo
1933 · 11 votes
Movie10.0CrimeDramaA policeman in need of money is persuaded to take a $1000 bribe to stay away the night a packing house is to be robbed.
Radio Patrol
1932 · 1 votes
Movie7.0CrimeMysteryLowe plays Chatrand the Great, a magician with great hypnotic and magical powers. During his evening performance at an upscale theater, a murder occurs. A hand wearing a sinister spider ring raises a revolver, the lights go out, and a shot rings out! When the lights come on, the body of a patron is lying on the floor, dying. Who is the mysterious killer? What is the strange secret of Lowe’s clairvoyant, amnesia-plagued assistant? After the police restrain the audience from leaving, Lowe uses his magical powers to help expose the killer. Watch for the terrific séance scene where weird ghost-like creatures float above the stage.
The Spider
1931 · 3 votes
- Movie9.0Drama
After P. C. Gordon is murdered and robbed of a diamond ring that he bought as a birthday present for his wife, one of the thieves, C. Dates, is apprehended. A woman prosecuting attorney makes a compelling case against him, and he is given a ten-year penitentiary sentence.
The Flames of Wrath
1923 · 1 votes
Movie4.8MusicDramaAfter noted violinist Arthur Williams suffers a hand injury which ends his playing career, his hopes are transferred to his son, who prefers swing music to classical.
Broken Strings
1940 · 9 votes
Movie5.4ComedyHorrorTwo down-on-their luck friends suddenly hit the "jackpot" when they win the clothes, car and chauffeur of a rich man in a game of dice.
Lucky Ghost
1942 · 9 votes
Movie9.0WesternHistoryIt's just after the Civil War and Captain Morgan and his confederate soldiers are establishing a town on the Bozeman trail. Colonel Strong and his union men are at the nearby fort. Things are peaceful until Riley has the Indians attack a union wagon train and leave a confederate sword at the scene.
The Glory Trail
1936 · 1 votes
Movie6.1ComedyThe stooges are janitors working in a movie studio. After wrecking the bosses office, they get jobs as actors in an African movie. Curly plays a gorilla and Moe and Larry are primitive natives. On location in Africa, the stooges have a confrontation with a witch doctor from whom Curly buys some "love candy" with hopes of attracting the films leading lady. When a female gorilla disrupts the movie set, Curly eats some of the candy and chases after her.
Three Missing Links
1938 · 15 votes
Movie7.0MusicActionIn and around some great blues, swing and jazz music, a very unpopular band-leader. Prince Ellis, is killed in a Harlem nightclub, and, in and around some more great music, a detective finds the lists of suspects is very long, as Prince Ellis was indeed very unpopular with many citizens.
Mystery in Swing
1940 · 3 votes
Movie7.0ComedyTwo cut-rate private detectives are broke, hungry and down to their last nickel. They decide to hock their banjo in order to get some money for food, and while one partner is negotiating the deal, the other one falls asleep and dreams that a wealthy society matron has hired them to investigate a string of suitors.
Professor Creeps
1942 · 1 votes
- Movie10.0Drama
A well-respected boxer is framed by his enemies in the death of a policeman during a raid on a local gambling establishment. He is convicted and sentenced to death and his friends seek to find the real murderer.
Square Joe
1922 · 1 votes