Arthur Donaldson

Arthur Donaldson

Swedish born classical stage star Arthur Donaldson born in Norsholm, Sweden in 1869. A well-known stage actor and a light opera baritone singer. Moved to the United States in 1883 and began his stage career in the 1890's, he originated the role of 'The Prince of Pilsen' in 1903. Handsome performer who often played high class gentlemen in more than 80 movies, making his film debut in 'A Lad from Old Ireland' for the Kalem Film Co in 1910. During the early 1910's he returned to Sweden, appearing in operettas at Oscarsteatern and also made two Swedish films (one as director) before going back to America. He became one of the best regarded character actors of the World War I era including as a German General in 'For France' at Vitagraph Film Co in 1917, one of his most memorable roles was that of George III in D.W. Griffith's 'America' in 1920. In 1925 he produced and directed 'Retribution' an experimental sound film intended for a Swedish-speaking audience, ironically, sound ultimately put an end to his screen career, he returned to the stage permanently in 1927, making his Broadway directorial debut in 1934 with 'The Green Stick'. He died in Long Island, New York in 1955 age 86.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1969-04-05
Place of Birth: Norsholm, Östergötlands län, Sweden
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Movies List of Arthur Donaldson

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For Woman's Favor

1924 Movie
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The Land of the Lost

1914 Movie
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Find the Woman

1922 Movie
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Danger Trail

1917 Movie
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Runaway June

1915 Movie
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The Bribe

1913 Movie
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The Padrone's Plot

1913 Movie
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Old Lace

1931 Movie
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Babbling Tongues

1917 Movie
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Over the Top

1918 Movie
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The Broadway Drifter

1927 Movie
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Atonement

1919 Movie
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Mothers of Men

1920 Movie
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Who Goes There?

1917 Movie
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The ABC of Love

1919 Movie
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The Swan

1925 Movie
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School for Wives

1925 Movie
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The Bandolero

1924 Movie
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Fifty-Fifty

1925 Movie
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The Colleen Bawn

1911 Movie
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Yolanda

1924 Movie
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Rory O'More

1911 Movie
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His Mother

1912 Movie
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America

1924 Movie
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The Faded Flower

1916 Movie
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The Winning Oar

1927 Movie
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Three Weeks

1914 Movie
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Should a Baby Die?

1916 Movie
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Gilded Lies

1921 Movie
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Me and Captain Kidd

1919 Movie
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Her American Prince

1916 Movie
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Mind the Paint Girl

1919 Movie