John J. Richardson
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: November 1, 1888
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Known For
The Roaring Twenties
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.
The White Angel
In Victorian England, Florence Nightingale's heroic measures slowly change the attitude towards nurses when it was considered a disreputable profession.
Kid Galahad
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.
Beau Brummel
George Bryan Brummel, a British military officer, loves Lady Margery, the betrothed of Lord Alvanley. Despite her own desperate love for Brummel, she submits to family pressure and marries Lord Alvanley. Brummel, broken-hearted, embarks upon a life of revelry.
The Golden Age of Comedy
A compilation featuring comedic stars of the silent era including Will Rogers, Laurel and Hardy, and the Keystone Cops.
The Dawn Patrol
In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.
Women in the Wind
A famous aviator helps an amateur enter a cross-country air race for women.
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
Nancy helps two aging spinsters fulfill the byzantine provisions of their father's will, but the murder of their chauffeur complicates matters.
Castle on the Hudson
A hardened crook behind bars comes up against a reform-minded warden.
Go Into Your Dance
An irresponsible Broadway star gets mixed up with gambling and gangsters.
Filmography
as archive footage
as Midnight Club Waiter (uncredited)
as Man Knocked Down By Dreamy
as Photographer at Train Station (uncredited)
as Stage Doorman
as Lumberjack On Line for Cashier (uncredited)
as Prisoner (uncredited)
as 4h Reporter (uncredited)
as Intern Stopping Jed (uncredited)
as Cockney Soldier
as Sleeping Train Passenger (uncredited)
as British Sniper
as Trial Spectator (uncredited)
as Man in O'Grady Crowd
as Man Asking for a Match (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Dish Vendor (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Fan at Homecoming
as Nightclub Extra
as Extra Watching Fire
as Official (uncredited)
as Airport Man Getting Hose Out (uncredited)
as Would-Be Settler (uncredited)
as Alien - First Flight
as Husband Leaving Train
as Joe, Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Townsman Running (uncredited)
as Man at Track
as Mechanic
as Jack Richardson (uncredited)
as Escaping Convict
as Jones - Waiter Who is Fired (uncredited)
as Man Warning Matt That the Balloon Was Up (uncredited)
as Ring Attendant
as $45 Bidder
as Chick Morgan's Mechanic (uncredited)
as Pvt. Nelson - Hackett's Orderly
as Cabbie (uncredited)
as Waiter at Dance
as Trustee-Window Washer-Spy (uncredited)
as Joe - First 7-11 Club Waiter
as Studio Worker Extra (uncredited)
as Cameraman
as Second Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Ringsider - 4th Fight (uncredited)
as Jack - Pete's Co-Worker (uncredited)
as Green Hill Patron
as Grocery Store Owner (uncredited)
as Man in Line-Up (uncredited)
as Bert Richards (uncredited)
as Convict Under Inspection
as Accident Spectator
as Second Photographer (uncredited)
as Cook Reporting to Jones (uncredited)
as Second Stooge
as Gate Guard
as Party Guest
as Smokey - Safecracking Convict (uncredited)
as Second Reporter
as Photographer (uncredited)
as Elevator Operator (Uncredited)
as First Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Prison Visitor
as Cabbie
as Reporter (uncredited)
as John - Chauffeur
as Silent Diner (uncredited)
as Dignitary (uncredited)
as Drunk (Uncredited)
as Doctor in Horowitz Office
as Manager of Shipping Department
as Italian vegetable cart vendor
as The Bandit's Pal
as Relentless Rudolph
as Relentless Rudolph
as Bertie Ward
as Eric Legree
as Yellow Michael
as T. Potter Doam
as Brigham Smith
as Captain Dangerfield
as Howson Lotts - the Villain
as Ben Davis
as Carl Kopeck - the Loan Shark
as The Peruna Kid (as Jack Richardson)
as Charlie Greenback
as Poodles Byng
as The Proprietor
as The Leading Man
as Israelite Slave (uncredited)
as Walrus
as The Fortune Hunter (as Jack Richardson)
as The Cider Server (uncredited)
as The Daughter's Fickle Fiance