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.
Acting
Movie
The Lad from Old Ireland
as Parish Priest
1910
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When Knighthood Was in Flower
as Sir Henry Brandon
1922
Movie
America
as King George III
1924
Movie
The ABC of Love
as Prof. George Collins
1919
Movie
Love 'Em and Leave 'Em
as Mr. McGonigle
1926
Movie
The Colleen Bawn
as Father Tom
1911
Movie
Mothers of Men
as Gen. De La Motte
1920
Movie
Rory O'More
as Father O'Brien
1911
Movie
The Swan
as Franz, the Court Chamberlain
1925
Movie
Yolanda
as Lord Bishop
1924
Movie
His Mother
as The Priest
1912
Movie
For Woman's Favor
as The Brother
1924
Movie
Find the Woman
as Morris Beiner
1922
Movie
The Blind Basket Weaver
as Dr. Arnold
1913
Movie
Old Lace
1931
Movie
Babbling Tongues
as Joseph Moreau
1917
Movie
Miss Dulcie from Dixie
as Uncle John
1919
Movie
The Broadway Drifter
as Frank Harmon
1927
Movie
Enlighten Thy Daughter
as Richard Stevens
1917
Movie
School for Wives
as Jordan B. Lynch
1925
Movie
The Bandolero
as Juan
1924
Movie
The Moth and the Flame
as Mr. Walton
1915
Movie
Fifty-Fifty
as Grand Duke Popovitch
1925
Movie
The Passionate Pilgrim
as O'Rell
1921