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Filmography. 1928–1940. 1941–1949. 1951–1962. References. Charles Laughton filmography. These are the films of Charles Laughton : Filmography. Unless otherwise stated the films are U.S. productions in black and white. 1928–1940.
YearTitleRoleDirector1941Jonathan Reynolds1942Jonas Tuttle1942Charles Smith1942Rear Admiral Stephen Thomas32 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Witness for the Prosecution. 1957 1h 56m Approved. 8.4 (138K) Rate. 76 Metascore. A veteran British barrister must defend his client in a murder trial that has surprise after surprise. Director Billy Wilder Stars Tyrone Power Marlene Dietrich Charles Laughton. 2. Mutiny on the Bounty. 1935 2h 12m Approved.
Charles Laughton (1899-1962) Charles Laughton. Charles Laughton was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, to Eliza (Conlon) and Robert Laughton, hotel keepers of Irish and English descent, respectively. He was educated at Stonyhurst (a highly esteemed Jesuit college in England) and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (received gold medal).
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Charles Laughton and George Bruggeman in The Sign of the Cross (1932)- Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, and Sabine Bethmann in Spartacus (1960)
- Charles Laughton and Charles Ruggles in Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)
- Boris Karloff, Charles Laughton, Gloria Stuart, Melvyn Douglas, Lilian Bond, Raymond Massey, and Eva Moore in The Old Dark House (1932)
- Charles Laughton, Melvyn Douglas, and Lilian Bond in The Old Dark House (1932)
- Charles Laughton, Gloria Stuart, and Eva Moore in The Old Dark House (1932)
- Charles Laughton, Gloria Stuart, Raymond Massey, and Ernest Thesiger in The Old Dark House (1932)
- Charles Laughton, Raymond Massey, and Ernest Thesiger in The Old Dark House (1932)
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- The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara, Cedric Hardwicke. 69 votes. In 15th-century France, the evil archdeacon of Notre Dame is Claude Frollo (Sir Cedric Hardwicke).
- Witness for the Prosecution. Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton. 73 votes. The affable Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power) is being tried for the murder of a wealthy woman, and legendary lawyer Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Laughton) has chosen to represent him.
- Hobson's Choice. Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda De Banzie. 67 votes. Henry Hobson (Charles Laughton), a British widower, is the overbearing owner of a shoe shop.
- Mutiny on the Bounty. Charles Laughton, Clark Gable, Franchot Tone. 58 votes. As the cruel captain of the HMS Bounty, a ship bound for Tahiti, William Bligh (Charles Laughton) wins few friends.
Among Laughton's biggest film hits were The Barretts of Wimpole Street, Ruggles of Red Gap, Jamaica Inn, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Big Clock, and Spartacus. Daniel Day-Lewis cited Laughton as one of his inspirations, saying: "He was probably the greatest film actor who came from that period of time. He had something quite remarkable.
Best Charles Laughton Movies. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best Charles Laughton movies, including his most memorable performances and standout roles. Whether you’re a diehard fan or just getting to know Laughton’s work, there’s something on this list for everyone. 1. Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
1. Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) Passed | 132 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama. 7.6. Rate. 87 Metascore. First mate Fletcher Christian leads a revolt against his sadistic commander, Captain Bligh, in this classic seafaring adventure, based on the real-life 1789 mutiny.
