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John Stumar

Cinematographer · Died October 27, 1962, aged 70 · Budapest, Hungary

Born
May 30, 1892
Died
October 27, 1962 (aged 70)
From
Budapest, Hungary
Works as
Cinematographer
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 90 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 24% in 30 days

What are John Stumar's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 41st percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
38%
Bonds
29%
Self
25%
Power
4%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 6 · Serious 5 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 6 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 10 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Easy watch: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their easy watch movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Warm
5
Romantic
4
Thrilling
3
Joyful
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch John Stumar's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for John Stumar's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

90 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page.

  • Embrujo antillano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Cinematographer

  • A Gem of a Jam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • Klondike Kate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • Phony Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • The Return of the Vampire(1943)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Dangerous Blondes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • I Can Hardly Wait (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • Three Little Twirps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • Back from the Front (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • Spook Louder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • Power of the Press (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Cinematographer

  • Not a Ladies' Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Cinematographer

  • Tramp, Tramp, Tramp! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Cinematographer

  • Loco Boy Makes Good (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Cinematographer

  • The Spirit of Stanford(1942)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Harmon of Michigan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Cinematographer

  • The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance(1941)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Boobs in Arms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Cinematographer

  • Nutty But Nice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Cinematographer

  • Music in My Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Cinematographer

  • Mooching Through Georgia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    Cinematographer

  • The Lady and the Mob (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    Cinematographer

  • Those High Grey Walls(1939)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Stardust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Cinematographer

  • Mr. Boggs Steps Out (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Cinematographer

  • Intimate Relations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Cinematographer

  • Something to Sing About(1937)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • One Man Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Cinematographer

  • The Mill on the Floss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Cinematographer

  • If You Could Only Cook(1935)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Escape from Devil's Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Cinematographer

  • Uncivil Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Cinematographer

  • Old Sawbones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Cinematographer

  • Jealousy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Cinematographer

  • Young and Beautiful (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Cinematographer

  • One Is Guilty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Cinematographer

  • Whirlpool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Additional Director of Photography

  • Once to Every Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Cinematographer

  • Most Precious Thing in Life(1934)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Above the Clouds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Cinematographer

  • Umpa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Cinematographer

  • Before Midnight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Cinematographer

  • Fury of the Jungle(1933)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Laughter in Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Cinematographer

  • Cornered (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    Cinematographer

  • The Crowd Roars(1932)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Left Over Ladies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    Cinematographer

  • The Flood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1931)

    Cinematographer

  • Recaptured Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    Cinematographer

  • Second Choice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    Cinematographer

  • Girl Overboard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1929)

    Cinematographer

  • The Time, the Place and the Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1929)

    Cinematographer

  • Red Lips (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1928)

    Cinematographer

  • Buck Privates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1928)

    Cinematographer

  • 13 Washington Square (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1928)

    Camera Operator

  • The Irresistible Lover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1927)

    Cinematographer

  • Down the Stretch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1927)

    Cinematographer

  • The Claw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1927)

    Cinematographer

  • The Home Maker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1925)

    Cinematographer

  • A Woman's Faith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1925)

    Cinematographer

  • The Price of Pleasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1925)

    Cinematographer

  • The Tornado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1925)

    Cinematographer

  • The Family Secret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1924)

    Cinematographer

  • Wine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1924)

    Cinematographer

  • Listen Lester (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1924)

    Cinematographer

  • Daddies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1924)

    Cinematographer

  • The Darling of New York (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1923)

    Cinematographer

  • A Million to Burn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1923)

    Cinematographer

  • The Spoilers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1923)

    Cinematographer

  • Dollar Devils (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1923)

    Cinematographer

  • The Kingdom Within (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1922)

    Cinematographer

  • The Super Sex(1922)

    Cinematographer

  • Blaze Away(1922)

    Cinematographer

  • Anne of Little Smoky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1921)

    Cinematographer

  • Pardon My French (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1921)

    Cinematographer

  • Shams of Society (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1921)

    Cinematographer

  • Mother Eternal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1921)

    Cinematographer

  • The Dark Mirror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1920)

    Cinematographer

  • His Wife's Friend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • L'apache (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Other Men's Wives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • The Lady of Red Butte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • The Homebreaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Extravagance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Hard Boiled (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1919)

    Cinematographer

  • Quicksand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • Vive la France! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • A Burglar for a Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • Tyrant Fear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1918)

    Cinematographer

  • The Price Mark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1917)

    Cinematographer

Career shape

A full career of 87 titles from 1917 to 1946.

Biggest box office

The Crowd Roars (1932)

$1.7M worldwide

Highest rated

If You Could Only Cook (1935)

Midcredits 81st

Most popular right now

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Cinematography86 of 87: 86 only cinematography, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score49thOther crew1 of 87: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1910s12 · crew1920s28 · crew1930s28 · crew1940s19 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do John Stumar's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of the 9 of 11 with a score; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 55th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 9 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · cinematographer

The Spirit of Stanford (1942)

84th percentile spread · 71% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · cinematographer

If You Could Only Cook (1935)

Midcredits 81st · 72% liked

Reviewers score the cinematography 63/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as a cinematographer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does John Stumar work with?

People who share at least 2 of John Stumar's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Lambert Hillyer shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers