Melville Cooper
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George Melville Cooper (15 October 1896 – 13 March 1973), best known as Melville Cooper, was a British stage, film and television actor. Among his roles are the cowardly Sheriff of Nottingham in The Adventures of Robin Hood, starring Errol Flynn, and Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice, with Greer Garson. His stage debut came in Stratford-Upon-Avon at the age of eighteen. In 1934, he moved to the United States, where he was usually cast as ineffectual snobs or crooks. As his film career wound down in the 1950s, he turned to television and back to the stage. He was an early panelist on the American game show I've Got A Secret. Cooper died in 1973 and was interred at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery. Description above from the Wikipedia article Melville Cooper, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Melville Cooper Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Melville Cooper 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 Melville Cooper's work falls within the Romance genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Melville Cooper'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 Two Bright Boys, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Melville Cooper Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Melville Cooper's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Melville Cooper has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Bundle of Joy | Adams, the Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | Mr. Talley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Diane | 1st Court Physician | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The King's Thief | Henry Wynch | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Moonfleet | Felix Ratsey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | It Should Happen to You | Guest Panelist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Let's Dance | Charles Wagstaffe | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Underworld Story | Major Redford | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Father of the Bride | Mr. Tringle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Red Danube | Private David Moonlight | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Enchantment | Jeweler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | 13 Rue Madeleine | Pappy Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | My Kingdom for a Cook | Angus Sheffield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Holy Matrimony | Dr. Caswell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Immortal Sergeant | Pilcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Random Harvest | George | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Life Begins at Eight-Thirty | Barty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Affairs of Martha | Dr. Clarence Sommerfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Above All | Wilbur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | You Belong to Me | Moody | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Flame of New Orleans | Brother-in-Law | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Scotland Yard | Dr. Crownfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Lady Eve | Gerald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Murder Over New York | Herbert 'Snuffy' Fenton | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Pride and Prejudice | Mr. Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Escape to Glory | Ship's Mate Penney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Too Many Husbands | Peter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Rebecca | Coroner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Two Bright Boys | Hilary Harrington | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blind Alley | George Curtis | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | I'm from Missouri | Hearne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Dawn Patrol | Sgt. Watkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Dramatic School | Boulin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hard to Get | John Case | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Garden of the Moon | Maurice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gold Diggers in Paris | Pierre aka Fernand LeBrec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Robin Hood | High Sheriff of Nottingham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Women Are Like That | Mainwaring | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Tovarich | Charles Dupont | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Garrick | M. W. Picard | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thin Ice | Krantz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Bishop Misbehaves | Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Romney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Private Life of Don Juan | Leporello | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Leave It to Me | Honorable Freddie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | To Brighton with Gladys | Slingby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Two White Arms | Mack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Calendar | Mr. Wayne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Black Coffee | Insp. Japp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | All Riot on the Western Front | - | Hit | Similar → |
Melville Cooper - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Melville Cooper?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Melville Cooper is "Two Bright Boys" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Melville Cooper acted in?
Melville Cooper has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Melville Cooper?
Other notable films include "Black Coffee", "The Calendar", and "My Kingdom for a Cook".