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John Blythe
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John Blythe

1921 – 1993 · London, England, UK · Active 1944–1985

John Blythe is an actor known for his role in Keep It Up Downstairs (1976), a film that embodies the cheeky charm of 1970s erotic comedies. Set in a playful and risqué environment, Blythe's performance contributes to the film's exploration of sexual escapades and humorous situations. While his filmography may be limited, his presence in this cult classic highlights the era's bold approach to adult-themed storytelling, making him a noteworthy figure in the realm of exploitation cinema.

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Keep It Up Downstairs

Keep It Up Downstairs

1976 ★ 3.9
as Francis Dureneck

With everyone - masters, mistresses, servants - endlessly bedding everyone else it is no wonder Cockshute Castle is bankrupt. A marriage of convenience for the son or daughter of the house with someone wealthy is called for, unless the son's newly invented thin india rubber membrane has some use.

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Filmography

52 credits
1980s 4 credits
1985
TV ★ 6.6
1985
TV ★ 6.8
1980
The Good Companions as Joe Brundit
TV ★ 9.0
1970s 10 credits
1976
Keep It Up Downstairs as Francis Dureneck
Movie ★ 4.2
1976
Movie ★ 4.3
1976
Movie ★ 7.0
1976
Movie
1975
Looking for Clancy as Ted Shatto
TV
1975
Poldark as Constable Vage
TV ★ 6.9
1974
Playhouse as Barton
TV ★ 7.0
1972
Crown Court as Frank Tyler
TV ★ 5.7
1972
Sykes as Car Dealer
TV ★ 6.7
1972
Sykes as Mr. Harbottle
TV ★ 6.7
1960s 11 credits
1965
A Tap on the Shoulder as Security guard
Movie ★ 7.0
1965
Three Clear Sundays as Jimmy the Gent
Movie ★ 5.7
1965
TV ★ 5.3
1964
TV ★ 5.2
1963
Movie ★ 7.4
1962
Gaolbreak as Slim
Movie ★ 5.1
1962
On the Beat as Chauffeur (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1961
Movie ★ 5.8
1961
No Love for Johnnie as Pub Customer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1960
Doctor in Love as Haystack Club Barman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1950s 11 credits
1956
Doublecross as Fred Trewin
Movie ★ 7.7
1956
Movie ★ 4.0
1956
TV ★ 7.4
1955
Movie ★ 7.5
1954
The Gay Dog as Peter Nightingale
Movie ★ 7.0
1954
Meet Mr. Malcolm as Carrington-Phelps
Movie ★ 6.8
1953
It's a Grand Life as Pvt. Philip Green
Movie ★ 6.8
1953
Movie ★ 6.7
1952
The Frightened Man as Maxie Brown
Movie ★ 6.5
1951
Movie ★ 10.0
1950
Movie ★ 6.3
1940s 16 credits
1949
Movie ★ 6.8
1949
Movie ★ 10.0
1949
Diamond City as Izzy Cohen
Movie ★ 6.0
1949
Boys in Brown as Bossy Phillips
Movie ★ 6.3
1949
Movie ★ 7.2
1949
A Boy, a Girl and a Bike as Frankie Martin
Movie ★ 4.9
1948
Movie ★ 5.6
1948
Movie ★ 6.7
1948
Good-Time Girl as Art Moody
Movie ★ 6.4
1948
Movie ★ 6.3
1948
Easy Money as 2nd Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1947
Movie ★ 5.9
1947
Movie ★ 6.8
1947
Sinfonia fatale as Bert Smith
Movie ★ 8.0
1944
Bon Voyage as John Dougall
Movie ★ 5.6
1944
This Happy Breed as Reg Gibbons
Movie ★ 7.1