Melville Cooper
ActingAbout Melville Cooper
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Melville Cooper 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: Romance
The majority of Melville Cooper's filmography leans towards the Romance 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Melville Cooper remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rebecca, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Melville Cooper Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Melville Cooper's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Melville Cooper.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | From the Earth to the Moon | Bancroft | Flop | Similar → |
| 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Love Happy | Lefty Throckmorton | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Enchantment | Jeweler | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | 13 Rue Madeleine | Pappy Simpson | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Heartbeat | Roland Latour | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Holy Matrimony | Dr. Caswell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Immortal Sergeant | Pilcher | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hit Parade of 1943 | Bradley Cole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Random Harvest | George | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Life Begins at Eight-Thirty | Barty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 6 | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Affairs of Martha | Dr. Clarence Sommerfield | Average | 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 | Average | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Too Many Husbands | Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Rebecca | Coroner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Sun Never Sets | Cosey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Blind Alley | George Curtis | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Dawn Patrol | Sgt. Watkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Dramatic School | Boulin | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Comet Over Broadway | Emerson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hard to Get | John Case | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Garden of the Moon | Maurice | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Four's a Crowd | Bingham, Dillingwell's Butler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gold Diggers in Paris | Pierre aka Fernand LeBrec | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Robin Hood | High Sheriff of Nottingham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Women Are Like That | Mainwaring | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Tovarich | Charles Dupont | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Garrick | M. W. Picard | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Thin Ice | Krantz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Last of Mrs. Cheyney | William | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Gorgeous Hussy | Cuthbert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Pimpernel | Romney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Private Life of Don Juan | Leporello | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Black Coffee | Insp. Japp | Average | 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 "Rebecca" with a rating of 7.9/10.
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 "The Adventures of Robin Hood", "Random Harvest", and "The Lady Eve".