Lionel Belmore
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lionel Belmore (12 May 1867, Wimbledon, Surrey, England - 30 January 1953, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California) was an English character actor and director on stage for more than a quarter of a century. Onstage, Belmore appeared with Wilson Barrett, Sir Henry Irving, William Faversham, Lily Langtry, and other famous actors. He entered in films from 1911. In total, he had some 200 titles to his film credit. He was notable as the huffy-puffy Herr Vogel the Burgomaster in Frankenstein (1931). Belmore played bit parts in several 1930s film classics. Unusually, he was a director before he became a prolific actor. He directed from 1914 to 1920, only acting in a limited number of films, until concentrating as an actor from then on. He was the brother of the actress Daisy Belmore (Mrs. Samuel Waxman) (1874-1954) and the actor Paul Belmore. He was married to stage actress Emmeline Florence Carder and they had two daughters. Their daughter Violet had decided to follow in her father's footsteps and go into acting. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lionel Belmore, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lionel Belmore reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Lionel Belmore'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 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lionel Belmore remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Return of Grey Wolf, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lionel Belmore Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lionel Belmore's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lionel Belmore.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Big Parade of Comedy | Blacksmith in 'Bonnie Scotland' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Ghost of Frankenstein | Councilman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Son of Monte Cristo | Hercules Snyder | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tom Brown's School Days | Tavern Keeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Tower of London | Beacon - a Chamberlain | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea | Villager (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Judge at Esmeralda's Trial (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Son of Frankenstein | Emil Lang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Declaration of Independence | The Innkeeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Service de Luxe | Wade | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | If I Were King | Chief Steward (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Robin Hood | Humility Prim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | It's Love I'm After | Friar Lawrence (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Topper | Bank Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Prince and the Pauper | Innkeeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maid of Salem | Tavern Keeper | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Last of the Mohicans | Patroon | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The White Angel | Captain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Little Lord Fauntleroy | Higgins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hitch Hike Lady | Mr. Harker - Green-grocer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Mutiny on the Bounty | Innkeeper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Three Musketeers | Inn Proprietor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bonnie Scotland | Blacksmith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Cardinal Richelieu | Agitator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Vanessa: Her Love Story | Will Leathwaite | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | David Copperfield | Old Bailey Warden (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cleopatra | Fidius | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Stingaree | Governor's Second Aide (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Design for Living | Theatre Patron (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | I Am Suzanne! | Puppeteer / Satan | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Sign of the Cross | Bettor of 300 Silver | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Safe in Hell | Judge (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Frankenstein | The Burgomaster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Kiss Me Again | Cafe Manager (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | River's End | Mountie | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Monte Carlo | Prince Gustav von Liebenheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Love Parade | Prime Minister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Matinee Idol | Jasper Bolivar | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg | Stout Student (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The King of Kings | Roman Noble | Average | Similar → |
| 1927 | Winners Of The Wilderness | Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Bardelys the Magnificent | Vicomte de Lavedan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Blackbird | Music Hall Proprietor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Return of Grey Wolf | Jacques St. Claire | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Never the Twain Shall Meet | Gaston Larrieau | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Sea Hawk | Justice Anthony Baine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Three Ages | Undetermined Role (uncredited) (unconfirmed) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Peg o' My Heart | Hawks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Oliver Twist | Mr. Brownlow | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Kindred of the Dust | The Laird of Tyee | Average | Similar → |
Lionel Belmore - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lionel Belmore?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lionel Belmore is "The Return of Grey Wolf" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lionel Belmore acted in?
Lionel Belmore has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lionel Belmore?
Other notable films include "Frankenstein", "The Adventures of Robin Hood", and "Winners Of The Wilderness".