01 John Dilson features in this comedy about a European princess stranded in America who falls for an ordinary pilot unaware of her royal identity.
Directed by Norman Krasna · 1h 34m · Rated NR
6 Best John Dilson Movies
By Vlad Zakh · August 18, 2026
John Dilson brought a dependable, businesslike presence to hundreds of Hollywood B-pictures and was often cast as a doctor, official or executive. The Man with Nine Lives revives a scientist after a decade frozen in ice, Princess O’Rourke strands a European princess who falls for a pilot, Phantom of Chinatown investigates an archaeologist’s murder, and Nancy Drew… Reporter investigates a suspicious death. Racket Busters and The Ex-Mrs. Bradford round out the list.
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02 John Dilson is in this Karloff horror about a scientist experimenting with suspended animation who is revived after a decade frozen in ice.
Directed by Nick Grindé · 1h 14m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Rent: Amazon Video
03 John Dilson appears in this Mr. Wong mystery where a detective investigates the murder of an archaeologist connected to a mysterious ancient scroll.
Directed by Phil Rosen · 1h 02m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Troma NOW · Rent or buy: Amazon Video
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video
Rent or buy: Amazon Video
04 John Dilson appears in this mystery about a teenage amateur sleuth who investigates a suspicious death while working as a newspaper reporter.
Directed by William Clemens · 1h 08m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix · Rent or buy: Amazon Video
Stream: Artiflix
Stream: Artiflix
Stream: Artiflix
05 John Dilson appears in this crime drama where a determined prosecutor and a reluctant trucking boss join forces to break a violent extortion racket.
Directed by Lloyd Bacon · 1h 11m
Where to watch
Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel
06 John Dilson is in this William Powell comedy-mystery where a witty former wife and her detective ex-husband team up to solve a string of racetrack murders.
Directed by Stephen Roberts · 1h 22m · Rated NR
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