Captains Courageous
1937
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Jun 5, 2020 · Lionel won a Best Actor Oscar for A Free Soul in 1931 but is best known for playing Mr. Potter in Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life. Ethel's career encompassed the stage, both silent and sound...
Lionel Barrymore was born Lionel Herbert Blyth in Philadelphia, the son of actors Georgiana Drew Barrymore and Maurice Barrymore (born Herbert Arthur Chamberlayne Blyth).
Jan 1, 2024 · Drew Barrymore's grand uncle, Lionel Barrymore, is considered one of the greatest Hollywood actors from the 1930s and ‘40s. Lionel was in the first set of Barrymores to come to wide acclaim along with his brother John and sister Ethel.
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The Barrymore family, and the related Drew family, form a British-American acting dynasty which traces its acting roots to the mid-19th century London stage. After migrating to the United States, members of the family appeared in motion pictures.
Feb 11, 2022 · Inside John, Ethel, Lionel, Diana, and Drew Barrymore’s memoirs, which chart the triumphs and tragedies of their legendary clan.
Apr 21, 2023 · Lionel was Drew's great-uncle and was considered one of the best actors of the 1930s and '40s. He wasn't the first Barrymore to be drawn to the twinkling lights of stardom, but he is one of the more successful actors in their family tree.
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Apr 15, 2019 · Learn about the history and legacy of the Barrymore family, from Drew Barrymore's great-great-grandparents to her famous uncles Lionel and John. Discover how acting was a family business and a curse for some of them.
