Donald Calthrop
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donald Esme Clayton Calthrop (11 April 1888 – 15 July 1940) was an English stage and film actor. Calthrop made his first stage appearance at eighteen years of age. His first film was The Gay Lord Quex released in 1917. He starred as the title character in the successful musical The Boy in the same year. He then appeared in 63 films between 1916 and 1940, including five films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. He died in Eton, Berkshire from a heart attack while he was filming Major Barbara (1941).
Donald Calthrop Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Donald Calthrop reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Donald Calthrop's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Donald Calthrop's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Café Colette, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Donald Calthrop Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Donald Calthrop's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Donald Calthrop has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Major Barbara | Peter Shirley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt | Guide | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Let George Do It! | Frederick Strickland | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Band Waggon | Hobday | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thunder in the City | Dr. Plumet | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Love from a Stranger | Hobson | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Fire Over England | Don Escobal | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Café Colette | Nick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Man Who Changed His Mind | Clayton | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Man Behind the Mask | Dr. Harold E. Walpole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Broken Blossoms | Old Chinaman | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Scrooge | Bob Cratchit | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Man of the Moment | Godfrey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Phantom Light | David Owen | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Me and Marlborough | Drunken Yokel | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Clairvoyant | Derelict (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Divine Spark | Judge Fumaroli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Red Ensign | Macleod | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | It's a Cop | Charles Murray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | This Acting Business | Milton Stafford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Friday the Thirteenth | Hugh Nicholls | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | I Was a Spy | Cnockhaert | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Early to Bed | Potsdam Guide | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | F.P.1 | Sunshine, the Photographer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Rome Express | Poole | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Fires of Fate | Sir William Royden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Number Seventeen | Nora's Escort Brant | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Money for Nothing | Hotel Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Industrial Britain | Self - Commentator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Many Waters | Compton Hardcastle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Bells | Mathias | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Ghost Train | Saul Hodgkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Potiphar's Wife | Counsel for Defense | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Uneasy Virtue | Burglar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Cape Forlorn | Parson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | We Take Off Our Hats | 'erb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Star Impersonations | George Arliss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Almost a Honeymoon | Charles, the butler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Spanish Eyes | Mascoso | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Murder! | Ion Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Two Worlds | Mendel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Loose Ends | Winton Penner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Night Porter | George, the Night Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Song of Soho | Nobby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Elstree Calling | Himself / Petruchio in Taming of the Shrew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | All Riot on the Western Front | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Atlantic | Pointer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Blackmail | Tracy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Clue of the New Pin | Yeh Ling | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Shooting Stars | Andy Wilkes | Hit | Similar → |
Donald Calthrop - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Donald Calthrop?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Donald Calthrop is "Café Colette" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Donald Calthrop acted in?
Donald Calthrop has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Donald Calthrop?
Other notable films include "Early to Bed", "Almost a Honeymoon", and "Spanish Eyes".