John Hugh Elliott (July 5, 1876 – December 12, 1956) was an American actor who appeared on

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and in over 300 films during his career. He worked sporadically during the

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era, but with the advent of sound his career took off, where he worked constantly for 25 years, finding a particular niche in "B" westerns. His versatility allowed him to play both "good guys" and "bad guys" with equal aplomb, working right up until his death in 1956.

Early life

Elliott was born on July 1876 in Keosauqua, Iowa to Sarah E. Norris and Jehue S. Elliott. He was the third of four children, and the only boy; his two older sisters were named Elizabeth and Fanny, with his younger sister named Nina. In February 1897, when Elliott was 20, his mother, his sister Fanny came down with typhoid fever. Elliott would be the only one of the three to survive. Two months later, on April 14, Elliot married Cleo Kelly, despite her parents' objections to her marrying an actor.

Career

Elliot began his acting career on stage, where he reached Broadway in 1917, appearing as Robert Goring in the very successful play, ''Eyes of Youth''. The play was produced by

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, and ran for over a year at the

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. Elliott's screen debut came in the featured role of Sir Robert Eastbourne in the 1919 silent film ''When a Man Loves''. Less than two dozen of his film appearances were during the silent era. Beginning with the advent of sound, Elliott would begin to make the bulk of his 300 film appearances. In 1930, he had the featured role of General Robert E. Lee in '' Only the Brave'' (1930), starring

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'' (1934), again starring Cooper. His roles would run the gamut, from small nameless roles, as a banker in the 1939 film, ''

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; to featured roles like that of Jess Roarke in 1936's ''Ridin' On''. Other notable films in which Elliot appeared include: a small role as a padre in

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' 1934 military drama, '' The Key'', starring

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; a small role as a purchaser in the 1938 drama ''

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; as a workman in

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; as a clerk in Orson Welles' film noir, ''

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and Welles; and as a judge in the 1949 crime drama, ''

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. His final acting appearance was in the 1956 western serial, ''

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'', in the role of Homer Lynch.

Death

Elliott died on December 12, 1956 in Los Angeles, less than a year after the release of his final performance.

Filmography

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'' (1919) as Sir Robert Eastbourne * ''

Homer Comes Home ''Homer Comes Home'' is a 1920 American silent comedy drama film directed by Jerome Storm and written by Alexander Hull and Agnes Christine Johnston. The film stars Charles Ray, Otto Hoffman, Priscilla Bonner, Ralph McCullough, Walter Higby, J ...

'' (1920) as Mr. Bailly (as John H. Elliot) * ''

Are All Men Alike? ''Are All Men Alike?'' is a lost 1920 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Phil Rosen. It stars May Allison, Wallace MacDonald, and John Elliott, and was released on November 8, 1920. Plot Theodora Hayden, who gave herself the nick ...

'' (1920) as Uncle Chandler * '' Held In Trust'' (1920) as Jasper Haig (as John H. Elliott) * ''

A Master Stroke ''A Master Stroke'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Chester Bennett and starring Earle Williams, Vola Vale and Lee Hill.Spehr & Lundquist p.45 Cast * Earle Williams as Yale Durant * Vola Vale as Minnie Patton * Lee Hill as J ...

'' (1920) as George Trevor (as John Elliot) * ''

Her Winning Way ''Her Winning Way'' is a silent comedy film directed by Joseph Henabery and starring Mary Miles Minter. The screenplay was written by Douglas Z. Doty, based upon the novel ''Ann Annington'' by Edgar Jepson and the play ''Ann'' by Lechmere Worr ...

'' (1921) as Mallon * ''

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'' (1923) as Parson Winger * '' The Spoilers'' (1923) as Bill Wheaton * ''

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'' (1925) as Professor Richard Crawford * ''

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'' (1926) as Dr. Hastings * '' Racing Blood'' (1926) as Johnn Sterling * '' What Happened to Jones'' (1926) as The Bishop * '' Horse Shoes'' (1927) as William Baker * '' Million Dollar Mystery'' (1927) as Stanley Hargreaves / Inspector Jedson * ''

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'' (1929) as Police Captain * '' For the Defense'' (1930) as Joseph McGann (uncredited) * '' Only the Brave'' (1930) as Gen. Robert E. Lee * '' The Rampant Age'' (1930) as Arnold Benton * ''

The Widow From Chicago ''The Widow from Chicago'' is a 1930 American pre-Code crime drama film directed by Edward F. Cline and starring Alice White, Edward G. Robinson, Neil Hamilton, and Frank McHugh. It was released by First National Pictures, a subsidiary of War ...

'' (1930) as Detective T. Finnegan (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1931) as Indian Agent * ''

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'' (1931) as Mr. Winton * ''

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'' (1931) as John Grant * '' Dugan of the Bad Lands'' (1931) as Sheriff Manning * ''

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'' (1931) as Mr. Winfield (as John Elliot) * '' God's Country and the Man'' (1931) as Young * ''

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'' (1931) as Burke * '' Two Fisted Justice'' (1931) as Mr. Cameron - Nancy's Father * '' Call Her Savage'' (1932) as Hank (uncredited) * '' Hidden Valley'' (1932) as Judge * ''

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'' (1932) as Real Estate Agent (uncredited)''The Night of June 13'' (1932) Full Cast and Crew and IMDB
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'' (1932) as Dad Houston * '' Texas Pioneers'' (1932) as Colonel Thomas * ''

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'' (1932) as Heck Claiborne * '' South of Santa Fe'' (1932) as Thornton * '' From Broadway to Cheyenne'' (1932) as Martin Kildare * ''

Single-Handed Sanders ''Single-Handed Sanders'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by Charles A. Post and starring Tom Tyler and Margaret Morris.Martin, p. 166 Cast * Tom Tyler as Matt Sanders * Robert Seiter as Phillip Sanders * Margaret Morris ...

'' (1932) as Senator Graham * ''

Week Ends Only ''Week Ends Only'' is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by Alan Crosland and starring Joan Bennett, Ben Lyon and John Halliday. It was made by Fox Film Corporation. The screenplay was written by William M. Conselman and Samuel Hopkins Adam ...

'' (1932) as Bartender * ''

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'' (1932) as J. C. Bailey (as John Elliot) * '' Breed of the Border'' (1933) as Judge Stafford * '' The Gallant Fool'' (1933) as Chris McDonald * '' As the Earth Turns'' (1934) as Country Doctor (uncredited) (as John H. Elliott) * ''

'' (1934) as Gen. Robert E. Lee (uncredited) * ''

Ticket to a Crime ''Ticket to a Crime'' is a 1934 American mystery film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Ralph Graves, Lois Wilson and Lola Lane.Langman & Finn p.270 A private detective and his assistant solve a murder at a country club. Cast * Ralph G ...

'' (1934) as Mr. Davidson * '' Upper World'' (1934) as Crandall (scenes deleted) * ''

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'' (1934) as Mr. Douglas (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1934) as Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1934) as Detective Chief Snell * '' Green Eyes'' (1934) as Chemist (uncredited) * '' One in a Million'' (1934) * '' The Key'' (1934) as Gen. Robert E. Lee (uncredited) * '' Desirable'' (1934) * '' Gentlemen Are Born'' (1934) as Bill - Night Editor (uncredited) (as John H. Elliott) * '' Side Streets'' (1934) as The Judge (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1934) as Bridge Player (uncredited) * '' Carolina'' (1934) as Gen. Robert E. Lee (as John Elliot) * ''

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'' (1934) as High-Hat Clickett * '' The Quitter'' (1934) as Advertiser * '' Cowboy Holiday'' (1934) as Sheriff Hank Simpson * ''

Fighting Pioneers ''Fighting Pioneers'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and written by Harry L. Fraser and Charles E. Roberts. The film stars Rex Bell, Ruth Mix, Buzz Barton, Stanley Blystone, Earl Dwire and Chuck Morrison. The film w ...

'' (1935) as Major Dent (as John Elliot) * ''

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'' (1935) as Butler--City Editor * ''

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Big Calibre ''Big Calibre'' is a 1935 American Western film produced by Supreme Pictures and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. It premiered on March 8, 1935. The film features Bob Steele as Bob O'Neill, a stockgrower who, seeking vengeance for his murdered ...

'' (1935) as Rusty Hicks * ''Danger Trails'' (1935) as George Wilson - aka Pecos * '' Make a Million'' (1935) as Dean * ''

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'' (1935) as The Judge (as John Elliot) * ''

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'' (1935) as Dan Caswell * ''

Toll of the Desert ''Toll of the Desert'' is a 1935 American western film directed by William Berke and starring Fred Kohler, Jr., Betty Mack, and Roger Williams. Plot When a cowboy's covered wagon is attacked by Indians, he becomes convinced that his wife and ...

'' (1935) as Judge * '' Wagon Trail'' (1935) as Judge * ''

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'' (1935) as Ben Livesay * ''

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'' (1935) as Mr. Dixon * '' Trigger Tom'' (1935) as Nord Jergenson * ''

Trails of the Wild ''Trails of the Wild'' is a 1935 American adventure film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Billie Seward, Monte Blue, Matthew Betz, Fuzzy Knight and Wheeler Oakman. The film was released o ...

'' (1935) as Tom Madison * ''

Unconquered Bandit ''Unconquered Bandit'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Lillian Gilmore and Slim Whitaker.Pitts p.312 The film is a remake of '' Dynamite Ranch'' (1932), Main cast * Tom Tyler as Tom Morgan * ...

'' (1935) as Mr. Morgan, Tom's Father * '' Red Hot Tires'' (1935) * ''

Skull and Crown ''Skull and Crown'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Elmer Clifton. It was the final film of cast member Molly O'Day. Cast * Rin Tin Tin, Jr. as Rinty *Regis Toomey as Bob Franklin posing as Rocky Morgan *Jack Mulhall as Border Pa ...

'' (1935) as John Norton * ''

What Price Crime ''What Price Crime'' or ''What Price Crime?'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by Albert Herman and starring Charles Starrett, Noel Madison and Virginia Cherrill.Pitts p.57 Cast * Charles Starrett as Allen Grey * Noel Madison as Douglas ...

'' (1935) as Chief Radcliff (as John Elliot) * ''

Bars of Hate ''Bars of Hate'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by Albert Herman. Cast * Regis Toomey as Ted Clark * Sheila Terry as Ann Dawson * Molly O'Day as Gertie * Snub Pollard as Danny, the Pickpocket * Robert Warwick as The Governor * Fuzzy ...

'' (1935) as The Sheriff * ''

The Rider of the Law ''The Rider of the Law'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. Plot summary Cast * Bob Steele as Bob Marlow * Gertrude Messinger as Ann Carver * Si Jenks as Buffalo Brady * Lloyd Ingraham as Colonel Carver * ...

'' (1935) as Town Mayor * ''

The Drunkard ''The Drunkard; or, The Fallen Saved'' is an American temperance play first performed on February 12, 1844.

'' (1935) as Third Drunk * '' Lawless Border'' (1935) as Border Patrol chief (as John Elliot) * ''

Vagabond Lady ''Vagabond Lady'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Sam Taylor and written by Frank Butler. The film stars Robert Young and Evelyn Venable. The film was released on May 3, 1935, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Irresponsible, happy-go-luc ...

'' (1935) as Poolside Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) (as John H. Elliott) * ''

Midnight Phantom ''Midnight Phantom'' is a 1935 American film directed by Bernard B. Ray. Plot summary Cast * Reginald Denny as Prof. David Graham * Claudia Dell as Diana Sullivan (misspelled Diane Sullivan in opening credits) * Lloyd Hughes as Police Lt ...

'' (1935) as Capt. Bill Withers * '' Danger Ahead'' (1935) as Capt. Matthews * ''

'' (1935) as Ben Livesay * '' Kelly of the Secret Service'' (1936) as Howard Walsh * '' The Rogues' Tavern'' (1936) as Mr. Jamison * ''

Avenging Waters ''Avenging Waters'' is a 1936 American western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and starring Ken Maynard, Beth Marion, Ward Bond and John Elliott. It was written by Nate Gatzert. Plot Charles Mortimer buys cattle from Ken Morley and b ...

'' (1936) as Charles Mortimer * '' Millionaire Kid'' (1936) as Yellerton (as John Elliot) * '' Rip Roarin' Buckaroo'' (1936) as Colonel Hayden * ''

Times Square Playboy ''Times Square Playboy'' is a 1936 American romance film directed by William C. McGann and starring Warren William, June Travis and Barton MacLane. It is also known by the alternative title of ''His Best Man''. The film's art direction was by E ...

'' (1936) as Sam - Chairman of the Board of Directors (uncredited) * '' Ambush Valley'' (1936) as Bob Morgan (uncredited) * ''

The Crime of Dr. Forbes ''The Crime of Dr. Forbes'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by George Marshall and starring Gloria Stuart, Robert Kent and Henry Armetta.Monaco p.357 The film's art direction was by Duncan Cramer. This film was shot at 20th Century Fox ...

'' (1936) as Faculty Doctor (uncredited) * ''

Prison Shadows ''Prison Shadows'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by Robert F. Hill and starring Edward J. Nugent, Lucille Lund and Joan Barclay.Pitts p.440 Plot Gene Harris, a prizefighter, is sentenced to five years in prison after killing an opp ...

'' (1936) as The Police Captain * ''

Hearts Divided ''Hearts Divided'' is a 1936 American musical film about the real-life marriage between American Elizabeth 'Betsy' Patterson and Jérôme Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon. It stars Marion Davies and Dick Powell as the couple. The film was a remake ...

'' (1936) as James Monroe (uncredited) * '' Vengeance of Rannah'' (1936) as Doc Adams (as John Elliot) * ''

A Face in the Fog ''A Face in the Fog'' is a 1936 American film directed by Robert F. Hill. Plot June Collyer (her last film) plays a meddlesome reporter who claims she can recognize "the fiend" because she saw his face in the fog (in a mirror). She becomes his ...

'' (1936) as Detective Davis * ''Ridin' On'' (1936) as Jess Roarke * ''

Snowed Under ''Snowed Under'' is a 1936 American romantic comedy film directed by Ray Enright and starring George Brent as a playwright who is working under a tight deadline. He becomes snowed-in in his remote cabin with two ex-wives and a girlfriend, play ...

'' (1936) as First Actor (scenes deleted) * ''

Roarin' Guns ''Roarin' Guns'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot summary During a range war, the Cattleman's Association send Tim Corwin where he helps out his old friends Bob and Buddy Morgan as well as May Carter. Cast *T ...

'' (1936) as Bob Morgan * ''

Roamin' Wild ''Roamin' Wild'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Bernard B. Ray and starring Tom Tyler and Max Davidson. It was produced and released by the independent Reliable Pictures. Plot Traveling peddler Abe Wineman is robbed by outlaws. R ...

'' (1936) as Chief Inspector Reed * ''

Trail Dust ''Trail Dust'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Nate Watt, written by Al Martin, and starring William Boyd, James Ellison, George "Gabby" Hayes, Morris Ankrum, Gwynne Shipman, Britt Wood and Dick Dickson. It was released on Decembe ...

'' (1936) as John Clark * ''

Phantom of the Range ''Phantom of the Range'' is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by James Dugan and starring Tom Tyler, Frankie Darro and Duane Thompson.Munden, p. 602 In 1931 it was remade as a sound film '' The Cheyenne Cyclone''. Tyler also starred ...

'' (1936) as Hiram Moore * ''

Men of the Plains ''Men of the Plains'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Robert F. Hill and written by Robert Emmett Tansey. The film stars Rex Bell, Joan Barclay, George Ball, Charles King, Forrest Taylor and Roger Williams. The film was released on ...

'' (1936) as Dad Baxter (as John Elliot) * ''

The Fugitive Sheriff ''The Fugitive Sheriff'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and starring Ken Maynard, Beth Marion and Walter Miller.Pitts p.119 Cast * Ken Maynard as Ken Marshall * Beth Marion as June Roberts * Walter Mille ...

'' (1936) as Judge Roberts * ''

Legion of Terror ''Legion of Terror'' is a 1936 American drama/action film, directed by Charles C. Coleman. The film, which stars Bruce Cabot, Marguerite Churchill, Ward Bond, and Crawford Weaver, is a fictionalized story about the real-life Ku Klux Klan splin ...

'' (1936) as Postmaster (uncredited) * ''

Rio Grande Ranger ''Rio Grande Ranger'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and starring Robert Allen, Iris Meredith and Paul Sutton.Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland, 2012. p. 285. Par ...

'' (1936) as John Cullen (as John Elliot) * '' Dodge City Trail'' (1936) * ''

Death in the Air ''Death in the Air'' (aka ''Pilot X'' and ''The Mysterious Bombardier'') is a 1937 American film directed by Elmer Clifton and stars Lona Andre, John Carroll, Leon Ames and Henry Hall. The film is also known as ''Murder in the Air'' in the Unit ...

'' (1936) as Dr. Norris * ''

Souls at Sea ''Souls at Sea'' is a 1937 American adventure film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Gary Cooper and George Raft. Based on a story by Ted Lesser, the film is about a first mate on a slave ship who frees the slaves on the ship after a mutiny ...

'' (1937) * ''

Smoke Tree Range ''Smoke Tree Range'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by Frances Guihan. The film stars Buck Jones, Muriel Evans, John Elliott, Dick Jones, Donald Kirke, Ted Adams and Ben Hall. The film was released o ...

'' (1937) as Jim Cary * '' Submarine D-1'' (1937) as Father on Pier (uncredited) * ''

The Shadow Strikes ''The Shadow Strikes'' is a 1937 black and white American film based on the story ''Ghost of the Manor'' written by Walter B. Gibson under the pen name Maxwell Grant The Shadow was featured on a popular radio show and also as a pulp magazine ...

'' (1937) as Chester Randall (uncredited) (as John Elliot) * ''Children of Loneliness'' (1937) * ''

Love Is on the Air ''Love is on the Air'' is a 1937 American film directed by Nick Grinde, and starring Ronald Reagan (in his film debut), June Travis, Eddie Acuff, Robert Barrat, Raymond Hatton and Willard Parker. It was the first of three remakes of the 1933 P ...

'' (1937) as Mr. Grant McKenzie (uncredited) (as John H. Elliott) * '' Flying Fists'' (1937) as Jim Conrad * '' Headin' East'' (1937) as M.H. Benson * ''

'' (1938) as Legislator (uncredited) * ''

'' (1938) as Cal (uncredited) * ''

Cassidy of Bar 20 ''Cassidy of Bar 20'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by Norman Houston. The film stars William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Frank Darien, Nora Lane, Robert Fiske and John Elliott. The film was released on Fe ...

'' (1938) as Tom Dillon * '' Heart of Arizona'' (1938) as Buck Peters * '' Keep Smiling'' (1938) as Spence (uncredited) (as John H. Elliott) * '' Trigger Fingers'' (1939) as Jim Bolton * ''

'' (1939) as Banker at Demo (uncredited) * ''

'' (1939) as Judge Mathews * ''

Port of Hate ''Port of Hate'' is a 1939 American adventure film directed by Harry S. Webb and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Polly Ann Young, Kenneth Harlan, Carleton Young, Shia Jung, Monte Blue and Frank LaRue. The film was released on August 2 ...

'' (1939) as Stevens * ''

The Invisible Killer ''The Invisible Killer'' is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Grace Bradley, Roland Drew and William Newell.Gates p.96 It was one of the earliest films made by Producers Releasing Corporation, a low-budget outfi ...

'' (1939) as Gambler * '' Mystery Plane'' (1939) as Army Colonel * '' Mesquite Buckaroo'' (1939) as Tavern Owner Hawk * ''

The Fighting Renegade ''The Fighting Renegade'' is a 1939 American western directed by Sam Newfield and produced by Sam Katzman for Katzman's Victory Pictures. Plot Framed for the murder of an archaeologist, Bill Carson (Tim McCoy) assumes the identity of "El Puma," ...

'' (1939) as Prospector (as John Elliot) * ''

Death Rides the Range ''Death Rides the Range'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. It was a Colony Pictures film. Plot A group of international scientists are after helium used for airships of a foreign power. FBI Special Agent Ken Baxter, " ...

'' (1939) as Hiram Crabtree * ''

The Great Profile ''The Great Profile'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Walter Lang and starring John Barrymore, Mary Beth Hughes, Gregory Ratoff and John Payne. Synopsis Barrymore lampoons himself. A famous actor, given to drink, nearly destroys the ...

'' (1940) as Pop - Stage Doorman (uncredited) * '' Lightning Strikes West'' (1940) as Dr. Jenkins * ''

Covered Wagon Trails ''Covered Wagon Trails'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by Raymond K. Johnson, starring Jack Randall, Sally Cairns and Lafe McKee. Cast * Jack Randall as Jack Cameron * Sally Cairns as Carol Bradford * Lafe McKee as John Bradfo ...

'' (1940) as Beaumont - Rancher * ''

Gun Code ''Gun Code'' is a 1940 American western film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Tim McCoy, Inna Gest and Carleton Young.Pitts p.134 It was distributed by the independent company PRC which specialized in handling low-budget second features. T ...

'' (1940) as Parson A. Hammond * '' Phantom Rancher'' (1940) as Dad Markham * ''

Lone Star Raiders ''Lone Star Raiders'' is a 1940 American Western " Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman. Cast * Robert Livingston as Stony Brooke * Bob Steele as Tucson Smith * Rufe Davis as Lullaby Joslin * June Johnson as Linda Cameron * ...

'' (1940) as Dad Cameron * ''

The Tulsa Kid ''The Tulsa Kid'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by George Sherman, written by Oliver Drake and Anthony Coldeway, and starring Don "Red" Barry, Noah Beery Sr., Luana Walters, David Durand, George Douglas and Ethan Laidlaw. It was r ...

'' (1940) as Judge Perkins * '' The Man Who Wouldn't Talk'' (1940) as Juror (uncredited) (as John H. Elliot) * '' The Apache Kid'' (1941) as Judge John Taylor * ''

Golden Hoofs ''Golden Hoofs'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Lynn Shores and written by Ben Grauman Kohn. The film stars Jane Withers, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Kay Aldridge, George Irving (American actor), George Irving, Buddy Pepper and Cliff Clar ...

'' (1941) as Race Announcer (uncredited) * ''

The Kid's Last Ride ''The Kid's Last Ride'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and written by Earle Snell. The film is the fifth in Monogram Pictures' "Range Busters" series, and it stars Ray "Crash" Corrigan as Crash, John "Dusty" King as Du ...

'' (1941) as Disher * ''

Marry the Boss's Daughter ''Marry the Boss's Daughter'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Thornton Freeland and written by Jack Andrews. The film stars Brenda Joyce, Bruce Edwards, George Barbier, Hardie Albright, Ludwig Stössel and Bodil Rosing. The film was ...

'' (1941) as Cynical Passerby (uncredited) * ''

Private Nurse ''Private Nurse'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by David Burton and written by Samuel G. Engel. The film stars Jane Darwell, Brenda Joyce, Sheldon Leonard, Robert Lowery, Ann E. Todd and Kay Linaker. The film was released on August ...

'' (1941) as Clerk (uncredited) * ''

Ride, Kelly, Ride ''Ride, Kelly, Ride'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by Norman Foster and written by William Conselman Jr. and Irving Cummings Jr.. The film stars Eugene Pallette, Marvin Stephens, Rita Quigley, Mary Healy, Richard Lane and Charles D. B ...

'' (1941) as Doctor (uncredited) * ''

The Texas Marshal ''The Texas Marshal'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by William Lively. The film stars Tim McCoy, Art Davis, Kay Leslie, Karl Hackett, Edward Peil Sr. and Charles King. The film was released on July 13, ...

'' (1941) as John Gorham * ''

Gentleman from Dixie ''Gentleman from Dixie'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by Albert Herman and starring Jack La Rue, Marian Marsh and Clarence Muse.Berry & Berry p.239 Cast * Jack La Rue as Thad Terrill * Marian Marsh as Margaret Terrill * Clarence M ...

'' (1941) as Prosecutor * ''

The Lone Rider in Frontier Fury ''The Lone Rider in Frontier Fury'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. The film stars George Houston as the "Lone Rider" and Al St. John as his sidekick "Fuzzy" Jones, with Hillary Brooke, Karl Hackett, Ted Adams and ...

'' (1941) as Jim Bowen * ''

Tumbledown Ranch in Arizona ''Tumbledown Ranch in Arizona'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby and written by Milton Raison. The film is the sixth in Monogram Pictures' " Range Busters" series, and it stars Ray "Crash" Corrigan as Crash, John "Dus ...

'' (1941) as Judge Jones * ''

Saddle Mountain Roundup ''Saddle Mountain Roundup'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby. The film is the ninth in Monogram Pictures' "Range Busters" series, and it stars Ray "Crash" Corrigan as Crash, John "Dusty" King as Dusty and Max "Alibi" Te ...

'' (1941) as 'Magpie' Harper * ''

Billy the Kid's Round-Up ''Billy the Kid's Round-Up'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Fred Myton. The film stars Buster Crabbe, Al St. John, Carleton Young, Joan Barclay, Glenn Strange and Charles King. The film was released on ...

'' (1941) as Red Gap Judge (uncredited) * '' Come on Danger'' (1942) as Saunders * ''

Border Roundup ''Border Roundup'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars George F. Houston as the Lone Rider, Al St. John as his sidekick "Fuzzy" Jones, and Dennis Moore as Sheriff Smoky Moore ...

'' (1942) as Jeff Sloane * ''

Land of the Open Range ''Land of the Open Range'' is a 1942 Western film. It uses out takes from ''Cimarron'' (1931). Plot Luke Archer's will stipulates that his huge land holding will be open for filing, but only to ex-convicts who served at least two years in priso ...

'' (1942) as George 'Dad' Cook * ''

The Mad Monster ''The Mad Monster'' is a 1942 American black and white horror film, produced and distributed by "Poverty Row" studio Producers Releasing Corporation. The melodrama was produced by Sigmund Neufeld, directed by Sam Newfield, written by Fred Myto ...

'' (1942) as Professor Hatfield * ''

'' (1942) as Guest (uncredited) * ''

Overland Stagecoach ''Overland Stagecoach'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Fred Myton. The film stars Robert Livingston as the Lone Rider, Al St. John as his sidekick "Fuzzy" Jones, and Dennis Moore as Sheriff Smoky Moore ...

'' (1942) as Jeff Clark * ''

Pirates of the Prairie ''Pirates of the Prairie'' is a 1942 Western film inspired by the Banditti of the Prairie.''Pira ...

'' (1942) as John Spencer (as John H. Elliott) * ''

Rock River Renegades ''Rock River Renegades'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby. The film is the thirteenth in Monogram Pictures' "Range Busters" series, and it stars Ray "Crash" Corrigan as Crash, John "Dusty" King as Dusty and Max "Alibi" ...

'' (1942) as Dick Ross * ''

Rolling Down the Great Divide ''Rolling Down the Great Divide'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield, written by Milton Raison, and starring Bill Boyd, Art Davis, Lee Powell, Wanda McKay, Glenn Strange and Karl Hackett. It was released on April 24, ...

'' (1942) as Lem Bartlett * '' Red River Robin Hood'' (1942) as Mr. Brady (uncredited) * ''

Calling Dr. Death ''Calling Dr. Death'' is a 1943 Inner Sanctum mystery film. The "Inner Sanctum" franchise originated with a popular radio series and all of the films star Lon Chaney, Jr. The movie stars Chaney, Jr. and Patricia Morison, and was directed by Reg ...

'' (1943) as Priest * ''

Corvette K-225 ''Corvette K-225'' is a 1943 American war film starring Randolph Scott and James Brown, with Ella Raines making her feature film debut. Directed by Richard Rosson, the film was released in the UK as ''The Nelson Touch''. Robert Mitchum, cred ...

'' (1943) as Merchant Captain (uncredited) * ''

Fighting Valley ''Fighting Valley'' is a 1943 American Western film written and directed by Oliver Drake. The film stars Dave O'Brien, James Newill, Guy Wilkerson, Patti McCarty, John Merton and Robert Bice. The film was released on August 8, 1943, by Produc ...

'' (1943) as Frank Burke * ''

First Comes Courage ''First Comes Courage'' is a 1943 American war film, the final film directed by Dorothy Arzner, one of the few female directors in Hollywood at the time. The film was based on the 1943 novel ''Commandos'' by Elliott Arnold, adapted by George Skla ...

'' (1943) as Norwegian Patient (uncredited) (as John H. Elliott) * ''

Death Rides the Plains ''Death Rides the Plains'' is a 1943 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Robert Livingston as the Lone Rider and Al St. John as his sidekick "Fuzzy Jones", with Patti McCarty, Ray Benne ...

'' (1943) as James Marshall * ''

Law of the Saddle ''Law of the Saddle'' is a 1943 American Western film directed by Melville De Lay and written by Fred Myton. The film stars Robert Livingston as the Lone Rider and Al St. John as his sidekick "Fuzzy Jones", with Betty Miles, Lane Chandler, Jo ...

'' (1943) as Dan Kirby * ''

My Kingdom for a Cook ''My Kingdom for a Cook'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Richard Wallace, which stars Charles Coburn, Marguerite Chapman, and Bill Carter. Synopsis A visiting British emissary on a goodwill tour of the United States struggles to re ...

'' (1943) as Janitor (uncredited) * '' Raiders of San Joaquin'' (1943) as R.R. Vice President Morgan * ''

Sagebrush Law ''Sagebrush Law'' is a 1943 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Sam Nelson and starring Tim Holt (''The Magnificent Ambersons (film), The Magnificent Ambersons'', ''The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (film), The Treasure of the Sier ...

'' (1943) as Cole Winters (as John H. Elliott) * '' Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground'' (1943) as Inspector Talbot * '' Two Fisted Justice'' (1943) as Uncle Will Hodgins * '' You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith'' (1943) as Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

Cattle Stampede ''Cattle Stampede'' is a 1943 American Producers Releasing Corporation Western film of the "Billy the Kid" series directed by Sam Newfield. Plot Pursued through Arizona by a gang of outlaws turned bounty hunters for the massive reward on Bill ...

'' (1943) as Dr. George Arnold * ''

The Heavenly Body ''The Heavenly Body'' is a 1944 American romantic comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and starring William Powell and Hedy Lamarr. Based on a story by Jacques Théry, with a screenplay by Michael Arlen and Walter Reisch, the film is about the ...

'' (1944) as Prof. Collier (uncredited) * ''

Heavenly Days ''Heavenly Days'' is a 1944 film starring Fibber McGee and Molly. It was the third and final feature film to feature the popular radio characters; unlike the two previous entries, none of the radio show's supporting cast members appeared in this f ...

'' (1944) as An Average Citizen (uncredited) * ''

Fuzzy Settles Down ''Fuzzy Settles Down'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot Two cowboys, Fuzzy Jones and Billy Carson, catch a pair of bank robbers; and then are endowed with the reward money. In the town of Red Rock the local newspa ...

'' (1944) as John Martin (Newspaper Editor) * ''

Experiment Perilous ''Experiment Perilous'' is a 1944 melodrama set at the turn of the 20th century. The film is based on a 1943 novel of the same name by Margaret Carpenter, and directed by Jacques Tourneur. Albert S. D'Agostino, Jack Okey, Darrell Silvera, and Cl ...

'' (1944) as Phone Operator (uncredited) * ''

Dead Man's Eyes ''Dead Man's Eyes'' is a 1944 Inner Sanctum film noir mystery film directed by Reginald Le Borg, and starring Lon Chaney, Jr. and Jean Parker. The film was distributed by Universal Pictures. The "Inner Sanctum" franchise originated with a popula ...

'' (1944) as Travers the Butler (uncredited) * ''

'' (1944) as Admiral (uncredited) * ''

Mr. Winkle Goes to War ''Mr. Winkle Goes to War'' is a 1944 war comedy film starring Edward G. Robinson and Ruth Warrick, based on a novel by Theodore Pratt. Plot On June 1, 1942, after fourteen years working in a bank, mild-mannered 44-year-old Wilbert G. Winkle su ...

'' (1944) as Walker (uncredited) * ''

Oklahoma Raiders ''Oklahoma Raiders'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Tex Ritter. Plot In This western, cowboys go to buy fresh horses for the cavalry and end up taking on two badguys and a female vigilante. Cast ...

'' (1944) as Judge Clem Masters * ''

Bowery to Broadway ''Bowery to Broadway'' is a 1944 American film starring Maria Montez, Jack Oakie, and Susanna Foster. Donald O'Connor and Peggy Ryan also had a small specialty act, and it was the only film they were in together where they didn't have a name or ...

'' (1944) as Reformer (uncredited) * '' Home in Indiana'' (1944) as Man Seated Left of J.T. in Bar (uncredited) * ''

Marshal of Gunsmoke ''Marshal of Gunsmoke'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Vernon Keays and written by William Lively. The film stars Tex Ritter, Russell Hayden, Fuzzy Knight, Jennifer Holt, Harry Woods and Herbert Rawlinson. The film was released on ...

'' (1944) as Judge Brown (uncredited) * ''

Wild Horse Phantom ''Wild Horse Phantom'' is a 1944 American Producers Releasing Corporation Western film of the "Billy the Kid" series directed by Sam Newfield. Plot The film begins with a breakout of five inmates from a modern day prison. Watching the escape ...

'' (1944) as Prison Warden * ''

Night Club Girl ''Night Club Girl'' is a 1945 American comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline and written by Henry Blankfort and Dick Irving Hyland. The film stars Vivian Austin, Edward Norris, Maxie Rosenbloom, Minna Gombell, Judy Clark and Bill Dunn. The ...

'' (1945) * ''

Allotment Wives ''Allotment Wives'' is a 1945 American film noir directed by William Nigh and starring Kay Francis. Its plot is about an army investigator who tries to shut down a scam that preys on soldiers, and unknowingly falls in love with the woman behin ...

'' (1945) as Police Doctor * ''

Eadie Was a Lady ''Eadie Was a Lady'' is a 1945 American musical comedy. Plot Eadie Allen is a student at Glen Moor College and the niece of a wealthy Boston socialite (Aunt Priscilla) in Back Bay. She has secretly taken a new job as a dancer in a seedy burlesq ...

'' (1945) as Butler (uncredited) * ''

Escape in the Fog ''Escape in the Fog'' is a 1945 American film noir crime film directed by Budd Boetticher (as Oscar Boetticher Jr.) and starring Otto Kruger, Nina Foch and William Wright (actor), William Wright. Boetticher called it a "nothing" picture, though ...

'' (1945) as Thomas - the Butler (uncredited) (as John H. Elliott) * ''

Hollywood and Vine Hollywood and Vine, the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, a district of Los Angeles, became known in the 1920s for its concentration of radio and movie-related businesses. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is centered ...

'' (1945) as Judge (uncredited) * ''

One Way to Love ''One Way to Love'' is a 1946 American comedy film starring Willard Parker and Chester Morris. It was directed by Ray Enright Ray Enright (March 25, 1896 – April 3, 1965) was an American film director. He directed 73 films between 1927 ...

'' (1946) as Butler (uncredited) * ''

'' (1946) as Brother Hooker (uncredited) * ''

The Dark Corner ''The Dark Corner'' is a 1946 American crime film noir directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb, William Bendix and Mark Stevens.. The film was not a commercial success but has since been described as a "Grade A exampl ...

'' (1946) as Laundry Proprietor (uncredited) * ''

Deadline at Dawn ''Deadline at Dawn'' is a 1946 American film noir, the only film directed by stage director Harold Clurman. It was written by Clifford Odets and based on a novel of the same name by Cornell Woolrich (as William Irish). The RKO Pictures film rele ...

'' (1946) as Sleepy Man (uncredited) * ''

The Devil's Mask ''The Devil's Mask'' is a 1946 American crime film directed by Henry Levin and starring Anita Louise, Jim Bannon and Michael Duane. The film was the second of three B pictures based on the popular radio series '' I Love a Mystery''. As well a ...

'' (1946) as John the Butler (uncredited) * ''

Frontier Gunlaw ''Frontier Gunlaw'' is a 1946 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Derwin Abrahams and written by Bennett Cohen. The film stars Charles Starrett, Tex Harding, Dub Taylor, Jean Stevens, Weldon Heyburn and Jack Rockwell. The film wa ...

'' (1946) as Pop Evans * '' Moon Over Montana'' (1946) as Judge (uncredited) * '' Cry Wolf'' (1947) as Clergyman (voice, uncredited) * '' The Fighting Vigilantes'' (1947) as Bert (as John Elliot) * '' Law of the Lash'' (1947) as Dad Hilton * ''

Millie's Daughter ''Millie's Daughter'' is a 1947 American drama film directed by Sidney Salkow, from a screenplay by Edward Huebsch, based on the novel of the same name by Donald Henderson Clarke. The film stars Gladys George, Gay Nelson, and Paul Campbell, a ...

'' (1947) as Butler (uncredited) * ''

News Hounds ''News Hounds'' is a 1947 film directed by William Beaudine and starring the comedy team of The Bowery Boys. It is the seventh film in the series. Plot Slip is a copy boy for a newspaper, but dreams of having his own byline. Sach is an aspiring ...

'' (1947) as Judge (as John H. Elliott) * ''

Nora Prentiss ''Nora Prentiss'' is a 1947 American film noir drama film directed by Vincent Sherman and starring Ann Sheridan, Kent Smith, Bruce Bennett, and Robert Alda. It was produced and distributed by Warner Bros. The cinematography is by James Wong Howe ...

'' (1947) * '' The Unfaithful'' (1947) as Judge Edward R. McVey (uncredited) * ''

'' (1947) as Old Workman (uncredited) * ''

'' (1947) as Court Clerk (uncredited) * ''

Angels' Alley ''Angels' Alley'' is a 1948 comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring The Bowery Boys. It is the ninth film in the series and the first one without Bobby Jordan. Plot Slip's cousin Jimmy is released from prison for good behavior and ...

'' (1948) as Magistrate E.J. Saunders (as John H. Elliott) * ''

'' (1948) as Conductor (scenes deleted) (as John H. Elliott) * '' The Countess of Monte Cristo'' (1948) as Innkeeper (uncredited) * '' I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes'' (1948) as Mr. Lake - Tom's Lawyer (as John H. Elliott) * '' Letter from an Unknown Woman'' (1948) as Flower Vendor (uncredited) (as John Elliot) * '' Smart Woman'' (1948) as Harker (uncredited) (as John H. Elliott) * ''

Smoky Mountain Melody ''Smoky Mountain Melody'' is a 1948 American musical Western film directed by Ray Nazarro, and starring Roy Acuff, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Russell Arms, Sybil Merritt, Tommy Ivo, and Jason Robards Sr. The film was released by Columbia Picture ...

'' (1948) as Englesby * ''

'' (1949) as Judge Edward R. McVey (uncredited) * ''

Homicide Homicide occurs when a person kills another person. A homicide requires only a volitional act or omission that causes the death of another, and thus a homicide may result from accidental, reckless, or negligent acts even if there is no inten ...

'' (1949) as Doctor (uncredited) * ''

The Arizona Cowboy ''The Arizona Cowboy'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by R. G. Springsteen and written by Bradford Ropes. The film stars Rex Allen, Teala Loring, Gordon Jones, Minerva Urecal, James Cardwell, and Roy Barcroft. The film was released ...

'' (1950) as Ace Allen * '' The Marrying Kind'' (1952) as Minister (uncredited)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Elliott, John 1876 births 1956 deaths Male actors from Iowa 20th-century American male actors American male silent film actors