Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
July 4, 1876
Died
December 12, 1956 (age 80)
Place of Birth
Keosauqua, Iowa, USA
Also Known As
John Hugh Elliott
John H. Elliott
John H. Elliot
John Elliot
John Webster
John Elliott
Known For
Film
The Lady from Shanghai
Court Clerk (uncredited)
1947
Film
Jesse James
Judge Mathews
1939
Film
Baby Face
Bank Director (uncredited)
1933
Film
The Dark Corner
Laundry Proprietor (uncredited)
1946
Film
The Magnificent Ambersons
Guest (uncredited)
1942
Film
The Spoilers
Engineer Kelly (uncredited)
1942
Film
Sons of the Desert
Exalted Ruler (uncredited)
1933
Film
Experiment Perilous
Phone Operator (uncredited)
1944
Film
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Scientist (uncredited)
1940
Film
The Unfaithful
Judge Edward R. McVey
1947
Film
Deadline at Dawn
Sleepy Man (uncredited)
1946
Film
New Frontier
Townsman
1939
Film
Charlie Chan at Treasure Island
Doctor - Backstage
1939
Film
Homicide
Doctor
1949
Film
Badman's Territory
Brother Hooker (uncredited)
1946
Film
The Woman on the Beach
Old Workman (uncredited)
1947
Film
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
Juror
1940
Film
Satan Met a Lady
City Fathers Committee Member (uncredited)
1936
Film
Kentucky
Cal
1938
Film
Frisco Kid
Doctor Attending Ford (uncredited)
1935
Filmography
1956FilmPerils of the Wildernessas Homer Lynch1949FilmHomicideas Doctor1948FilmI Wouldn't Be in Your Shoesas Mr. Lake (uncredited)1948FilmAngels' Alleyas The Judge1947FilmThe Lady from Shanghaias Court Clerk (uncredited)1947FilmHeading for Heavenas Hunter1947FilmThe Fighting Vigilantesas Bert1947FilmCry Wolfas Clergyman (voice / uncredited)1947FilmThe Unfaithfulas Judge Edward R. McVey1947FilmThe Woman on the Beachas Old Workman (uncredited)1947FilmShoot to Killas Judge (uncredited)1947FilmLaw of the Lashas Dad Hilton1946FilmThe Devil's Maskas John, butler1946FilmBadman's Territoryas Brother Hooker (uncredited)1946FilmThe Dark Corneras Laundry Proprietor (uncredited)1946FilmDeadline at Dawnas Sleepy Man (uncredited)1946FilmMoon Over Montanaas Judge (uncredited)1946FilmFrontier Gunlawas Pop Evans1945FilmAllotment Wivesas Police Doctor1945FilmJungle Raidersas Dr. Horace Moore1945FilmThe Monster and the Apeas Prof. Marsden1945FilmEscape in the Fogas Thomas - the Butler (uncredited)1945FilmThe Great Flamarionas Theatrical Agent (uncredited)1944FilmExperiment Perilousas Phone Operator (uncredited)1944FilmDead Man's Eyes1944FilmWild Horse Phantomas Prison Warden1944FilmHeavenly Daysas An Average Citizen1944FilmMr. Winkle Goes to War1944FilmFuzzy Settles Downas John Martin1944FilmOklahoma Raidersas Judge Clem Masters1943FilmCalling Dr. Deathas Priest1943FilmCorvette K-225as Merchant Captain1943FilmCattle Stampedeas George Arnold1943FilmFighting Valleyas Frank Burke1943FilmFirst Comes Courageas Norwegian patient1943FilmLaw of the Saddleas Dan Kirby1943FilmWolves of the Rangeas Doctor Lewis1943FilmDeath Rides the Plainsas James Marshall1943FilmRaiders of San Joaquinas R.R. Vice President Morgan1943FilmSagebrush Lawas Cole Winters1943FilmTenting Tonight on the Old Camp Groundas Inspector Talbot1943FilmTwo Fisted Justiceas Uncle Will Hodgins1942FilmPirates of the Prairieas John Spencer1942FilmOverland Stagecoachas Jeff Clark1942FilmBorder Roundupas Jeff Sloane1942FilmThe Secret Codeas Prof. Clyde1942FilmThe Magnificent Ambersonsas Guest (uncredited)1942FilmThe Spoilersas Engineer Kelly (uncredited)1942FilmCome on Dangeras Saunders1942FilmPerils of the Royal Mountedas Factor J. L. Blake1942FilmThe Mad Monsteras Professor Hatfield1942FilmRolling Down the Great Divideas Lem Bartlett1942FilmLand of the Open Rangeas George 'Dad' Cook1942FilmRock River Renegadesas Dick Ross1941FilmLaw of the Timberas Sheriff (uncredited)1941FilmBilly The Kid's Round-Upas Dan Webster1941FilmRiot Squadas Desk Sergeant1941FilmUnderground Rustlersas Gold Broker1941FilmGentleman from Dixieas Prosecutor1941FilmSaddle Mountain Roundupas 'Magpie' Harper1941FilmThe Lone Rider in Frontier Furyas Rancher Jim Bowen1941FilmThe Texas Marshalas John Gorham1941FilmBilly the Kid in Santa Feas Red Gap Judge (uncredited)1941FilmTumbledown Ranch In Arizonaas Judge Jones1941FilmThe Apache Kidas Judge John Taylor1941FilmGolden Hoofsas Race Announcer1941FilmThe Kid's Last Rideas Disher1940FilmThe Green Archeras Brewster1940FilmYoung Bill Hickokas Army Doctor1940FilmThe Great Profileas Pop - Stage Doorman1940FilmThe Tulsa Kidas Judge Perkins1940FilmGun Codeas Parson A. Hammond1940FilmLightning Strikes Westas Dr. Jenkins1940FilmPhantom Rancheras Dad Markham1940FilmFlash Gordon Conquers the Universeas Scientist (uncredited)1940FilmThe Man Who Wouldn't Talkas Juror1939FilmDeath Rides the Rangeas Hiram Crabtree1939FilmThe Invisible Killeras Gambler (uncredited)1939FilmThe Fighting Renegadeas Prospector1939FilmCharlie Chan at Treasure Islandas Doctor - Backstage1939FilmPort of Hateas Stevens1939FilmNew Frontieras Townsman1939FilmMesquite Buckarooas Tavern Owner Hawk1939FilmThe Story of Alexander Graham Bellas Banker at Demo1939FilmMystery Planeas Army Colonel1939FilmJesse Jamesas Judge Mathews1938FilmKentuckyas Cal1938FilmSongs and Saddlesas Sheriff John Lawton1938FilmHunted Menas Chief of Detectives1938FilmSongs and Bulletsas Man in gun fight (archive footage)1938FilmHeart of Arizonaas Buck Peters1938FilmFrontier Townas Prairie City Rodeo Announcer1938FilmCassidy of Bar 20as Tom Dillon1937FilmHeadin' Eastas M.H. Benson1937FilmThe Shadow Strikesas Chester Randall1937FilmLove Is on the Airas Mr. Grant McKenzie1937FilmFlying Fistsas Jim Conrad1937FilmSmoke Tree Rangeas Jim Cary1937FilmSanta Fe Ridesas Carlton1936FilmRio Grande Rangeras John Cullen1936FilmPilot Xas Doctor Norris1936FilmThe Phantom of the Rangeas Rancher1936FilmVengeance of Rannahas Doc Adams1936FilmThe Fugitive Sheriffas Judge Roberts1936FilmRip Roarin' Buckarooas Colonel Hayden1936FilmFrontier Justiceas Ben Livesay1936FilmMen of the Plainsas Dad Baxter1936FilmKelly of the Secret Serviceas Howard Walsh1936FilmSatan Met a Ladyas City Fathers Committee Member (uncredited)1936FilmPrison Shadowsas The Police Captain1936FilmThe Rogues' Tavernas Mr. Jamison1936FilmAvenging Watersas Charles Mortimer1936FilmRoamin' Wildas Chief Inspector Reed1936FilmDoughnuts and Societyas Sanders (uncredited)1936FilmThe Millionaire Kidas Yellerton1936FilmRidin' Onas Jess Roarke1936FilmA Face in the Fogas Detective Davis1936FilmRoarin' Gunsas Bob Morgan1935FilmBulldog Courageas Judge Charley Miller1935FilmSkull and Crownas John Norton1935FilmTrigger Tomas Nord Jergensen1935FilmFrisco Kidas Doctor Attending Ford (uncredited)1935FilmMidnight Phantomas Capt. Bill Withers1935FilmThe Rider of the Lawas Town Mayor1935FilmBars of Hateas The Sheriff1935FilmThe Girl Who Came Backas Police Captain (uncredited)1935FilmDanger Trailsas George Wilson - aka Pecos1935FilmDanger Aheadas Captain Matthews1935FilmTrails of the Wildas Tom Madison1935FilmMake a Millionas Dean1935FilmRainbow's Endas Adam Ware1935FilmCaptured in Chinatownas Butler--City Editor1935FilmSaddle Acesas Judge1935FilmWhat Price Crimeas Chief Radcliff1935FilmFighting Pioneersas Major Dent1935FilmToll of the Desertas Judge1935FilmVagabond Ladyas Poolside Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)1935FilmTombstone Terroras Mr. Dixon1935FilmWagon Trailas Judge1935FilmThe Drunkardas Third Drunk1935FilmSunset Rangeas Dan Caswell1935FilmA Night at the Ritzas Director (uncredited)1935FilmOne in a Millionas Store Manager1935FilmBig Calibreas Rusty Hicks1935FilmKid Courageousas High-Hat Clickett1935FilmUnconquered Banditas Mr. Morgan, Tom's Father1934FilmTicket to a Crimeas Mr. Davidson1934FilmCowboy Holidayas Sheriff Hank Simpson1934FilmGentlemen Are Bornas Bill - Night Editor1934FilmThe Third Sexas John Grant1934FilmI Sell Anythingas Lawyer (uncredited)1934FilmA Lost Ladyas Bridge Player (uncredited)1934FilmThe Murder in the Museumas Detective Chief Snell1934FilmAs the Earth Turnsas Country Doctor1934FilmThe Quitteras Advertiser1934FilmCarolinaas Gen. Robert E. Lee1933FilmSons of the Desertas Exalted Ruler (uncredited)1933FilmMr. Skitchas Crenshaw1933FilmThe World Changesas A Banker (uncredited)1933FilmStage Motheras Politician (uncredited)1933FilmRiot Squadas Chief of Detectives (uncredited)1933FilmBaby Faceas Bank Director (uncredited)1933FilmThe Gallant Foolas Chris McDonald1933FilmBreed of the Borderas Judge Stafford1932FilmThe Match Kingas Banker (uncredited)1932FilmLucky Larriganas J. C. Bailey1932FilmCall Her Savageas Hank (Uncredited)1932FilmThe Man from Arizona1932FilmHidden Valleyas Judge1932FilmThe Night of June 13as Real Estate Agent (uncredited)1932FilmBroadway to Cheyenneas Martin Kildare1932FilmWeek Ends Onlyas Bartender1932FilmTexas Pioneersas Colonel Thomas1932FilmThe Trial of Vivienne Wareas Police Captain (uncredited)1932FilmRiders of the Desertas Dad Houston1932FilmVanishing Menas Heck Claiborne1932FilmSingle-Handed Sandersas Senator Graham1932FilmSouth of Santa Feas Thornton1931FilmThe Secret Menaceas John Grant1931FilmGalloping Thruas Mr Winton1931FilmTwo Fisted Justiceas Mr Cameron1931FilmOklahoma Jimas Indian Agent1931FilmThe Montana Kidas Burke1931FilmMother and Sonas Mr. Winfield1931FilmThe Nevada Buckarooas Station Agent Brennan1931FilmA Holy Terroras Sheriff (uncredited)1931FilmDugan of the Badlandsas Sheriff Manning1931FilmGod's Country and the Manas Young1931FilmLaugh and Get Richas Dinner Guest (uncredited)1931FilmThe Conquering Hordeas Capt. Wilkins1930FilmThe Widow from Chicagoas Detective T. Finnegan (uncredited)1930FilmLet's Go Nativeas Captain (uncredited)1930FilmFor the Defenseas McGann1930FilmWild Companyas Police Captain1930FilmBack Payas Hot Springs Hotel Baggage Clerk1930FilmOnly the Braveas Gen. Robert E. Lee1930FilmThe Rampant Ageas Arnold Benton1927FilmMillion Dollar Mysteryas Stanley Hargreaves1927FilmHorse Shoesas William Baker1926FilmChristine of the Big Topsas Dr. Hastings1925FilmThe Scarlet Streakas Professor Richard Crawford1925FilmFlaming Watersas Justin Laidlaw (uncredited)1923FilmThe Eagle's Featheras Parson Winger1923FilmThe Spoilersas Bill Wheaton1920FilmAre All Men Alike?as Uncle Chandler1920FilmHeld in Trustas Jasper Haig1920FilmHomer Comes Homeas Mr. Bailly1920FilmA Master Strokeas George Trevor