David Manners
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David Joseph Manners (born Rauff de Ryther Duan Acklom, April 30, 1900 – December 23, 1998) was a Canadian-American actor who played John Harker in Todd Browning's 1931 horror classic Dracula. The following year he portrayed the archaeologist Frank Whemple in another pre-Code thriller by Universal Pictures, The Mummy. Manners abandoned his film career in 1936, and his theatrical career seventeen years later.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Manners reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 43 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of David Manners's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Manners remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Manners Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Manners's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Manners.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Many Faces of Dracula | John Harker (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook | John Harker (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Dracula | John (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | A Woman Rebels | Lieutenant Alan Craig Freeland | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Hearts in Bondage | Raymond Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lucky Fugitives | Jack Wycoff / Cy King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Jalna | Eden Whiteoaks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Perfect Clue | David Mannering | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Mystery of Edwin Drood | Edwin Drood | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Moonstone | Franklin Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Great Flirtation | Larry Kenyon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Black Cat | Peter Alison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Luck of a Sailor | Captain Colin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Roman Scandals | Josephus | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Torch Singer | Michael 'Mike' Gardner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Devil's in Love | Captain Jean Fabien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Girl in 419 | Dr. Martin Nichols | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Warrior's Husband | Theseus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | From Hell to Heaven | Wesley Burt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mummy | Frank Whemple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Death Kiss | Franklyn Drew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | They Call It Sin | James E. 'Jimmy' Decker | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Bill of Divorcement | Kit Humphreys | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Crooner | Ted 'Teddy' Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Man Wanted | Thomas 'Tom' / 'Tommy' Sherman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Beauty and the Boss | Baron Paul von Ullrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Lady with a Past | Donnie Wainwright | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Greeks Had a Word for Them | Dey Emery | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Ruling Voice | Dick Cheney | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Last Flight | Shep Lambert | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Stranger in Town | Jerry Fleming | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Miracle Woman | John Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Millionaire | Bill Merrick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dracula | John Harker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Right to Love | Joe Copeland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Mothers Cry | Arthur 'Artie' Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Truth About Youth | Richard Dane 'The Imp' | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Kismet | Caliph Abdallah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | An Intimate Dinner in Celebration of Warner Bros. Silver Jubilee | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Sweet Mama | Jimmy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | He Knew Women | Austin Lowe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Journey's End | James Raleigh | Average | Similar → |
David Manners - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Manners?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Manners is "Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has David Manners acted in?
David Manners has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Manners?
Other notable films include "The Millionaire", "Dracula", and "From Hell to Heaven".