The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) Robert Donat -Trial Scene
Ode To A Nightingale-John Keats,read by Robert Donat
ROBERT DONAT TRIBUTE
Robert Donat Tribute
- Date of Birth: 18 March, 1905
- Place of Birth: Withington, Manchester , England
- Biography: Friedrich Robert Donat (18 March 1905 – 9 June 1958), was an English film and stage actor. He is best-known for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and Goodbye, Mr. Chips for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Filmography
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976)
- The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958)
- The Stained Glass at Fairford (1956)
- Korda Interviews (1956)
- Lease of Life (1954)
- Royal Heritage (1953)
- The Magic Box (1952)
- The Winslow Boy (1950)
- The Cure for Love (1950)
- Captain Boycott (1947)
- Perfect Strangers (1945)
- The New Lot (1943)
News
One popular myth claims that since both flicks were from MGM, studio chief Louis B. Mayer ordered the victory in order to spread the Oscar gold between his movies. ... Full Article
Robert Donat: "Goodbye, Mr. Chips"
associatedcontent.com –
2008-07-13
The fame and reputation of British actor Robert Donat basically rests on just two of his nineteen screen roles: his Academy Award winning portrayal as the gentle schoolmaster in "Goodby, Mr. ... Full Article
Outsider's view
news.com.au –
2008-07-05
Despite non-Asian actors (Curt Jurgens, Robert Donat) cast as Chinese characters, and being filmed in Wales (there was no access to China for Western film crews in those days), the film was surprisingly effective. ... Full Article
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 ANI London, Aug 3 (ANI): Charles Chipping in 'Goodbye Mr Chips' has been named topped a new list of the 'Most Inspiring Teachers In Films'. ... Full Article
The Emperor's Club
beliefnet.com –
2002-12-13
There is a very rich tradition of books and movies set in schools. One reason is that like another popular setting, submarines, they present a closed environment. ... Full Article
Suspense of the finest order is your destination with Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" as Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll attempt to survive this fantastic mystery thriller. Now rapidly approaching its 70th year, this classic is spruced up for a lovely new D
bbc.co.uk –
2001-08-14
The eerie fog-bound Scottish locations do allow for some grain to creep into some of the darker scenes, but the picture quality is still undeniably good. ... Full Article