Colin Clive
ActingAbout Colin Clive
Colin Clive was born to a British colonel and his wife in St. Malo, France on 20 January 1900. His schooling was at the Convent of the Holy Cross, Boscombe, and Stonyhurst College, in preparation for entering Sandhurst, the British royal military academy. Unfortunately, a riding accident shattered the young man's knee and disqualified him for military service. Clive entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, making his debut in 1919 as 'Claude' in The Eclipse. After almost ten years of touring, he was chosen for the role of 'Stanhope' in the war play Journey's End, replacing Laurence Olivier who had another commitment. Journey's End was Clive's beginning and his end. Both the actor and the character were alcoholics - Clive to relieve monstrous stage fright, Stanhope to numb the agonies of war. When Journey's End was filmed in 1929, Clive started his film career. He made 18 films, each stylish, quirky, and highly individualistic. Colin Clive died in Los Angeles, California on 25 June 1937, of tuberculosis worsened by chronic alcoholism. He was 37 years old.
Best Colin Clive Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Colin Clive's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Colin Clive.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies | Self - (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film | Henry Frankenstein (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Universal Horror | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook | Dr. Henry Frankenstein (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Report | Henry Frankenstein (archive footage - Bride of Frankenstein (1935)) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Ghost of Frankenstein | Dr. Henry Frankenstein (flashback) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Lancer Spy | Col. Fenwick (rehearsed only) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Woman I Love | Capt. Thelis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | History Is Made at Night | Bruce Vail | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Widow from Monte Carlo | Eric Reynolds | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo | Bertrand Berkeley | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mad Love | Stephen Orlac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Girl from 10th Avenue | John Marland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bride of Frankenstein | Henry Frankenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Right to Live | Maurice Trent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Clive of India | Capt. Johnstone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Jane Eyre | Edward Rochester | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | One More River | Sir Gerald Corven | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Key | Capt. Andrew 'Andy' Kerr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Looking Forward | Geoffrey Fielding | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Christopher Strong | Sir Christopher Strong | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lily Christine | Rupert Harvey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Frankenstein | Henry Frankenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Stronger Sex | Warren Barrington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Journey's End | Denis Stanhope | Average | Similar → |
Colin Clive - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Colin Clive?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Colin Clive is "Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Colin Clive acted in?
Colin Clive has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Colin Clive?
Other notable films include "Bride of Frankenstein", "Frankenstein", and "Monster Madness: The Golden Age of the Horror Film".