Frederick Leister
ActingFrederick Leister Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frederick Leister reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Frederick Leister's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Frederick Leister'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 Rx Murder, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frederick Leister Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frederick Leister's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frederick Leister has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | The Naked Edge | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Surprise Package | Aide to King Pavel II | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cone of Silence | Sir Henry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Left Right and Centre | himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Rx Murder | Doctor Alexander | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Dangerous Exile | Capt. Andrew Ogden | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | Reform Club Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Footsteps in the Fog | Dr. Simpson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Dam Busters | Committee Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The End of the Affair | Dr Collingwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Before I Wake | Dr. Elder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Time of His Life | Sir John | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Top Secret | Prime Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Circumstantial Evidence | Sir Edward Carteret | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Crimson Pirate | Sebastian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Green Grow the Rushes | Col. Gill | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Rossiter Case | Sir James Ferguson | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery | Police Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Boys in Brown | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Landfall | Admiral | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Dear Mr. Prohack | The Director General | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | All Over the Town | Wainer | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | For Them That Trespass | The Vicar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Forbidden | Dr. Franklin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | Prison Governor (segment "The Kite") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Escape | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Nightbeat | Magistrate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mrs. Fitzherbert | Henry Errington | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | So Well Remembered | John Channing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Captive Heart | Mr. Mowbray | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Kiss the Bride Goodbye | Captain Blood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Agitator | Mark Overend | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | One Exciting Night | Hampton | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Shipbuilders | Mr. Villier | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Gentle Sex | Colonel Lawrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | We'll Meet Again | Mr. Hastropp | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Young Mr. Pitt | Lord Auckland | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Next of Kin | Colonel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Atlantic Ferry | James Morison | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Spell of Amy Nugent | Mr. Vincent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Prime Minister | Lord Melbourne | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | On the Night of the Fire | Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Marsham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Outsider | Joseph Sturdee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sixty Glorious Years | Herbert H. Asquith | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Dinner at the Ritz | Tarade | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | King Solomon's Mines | Diamond Buyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Show Goes On | O.B. Dalton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Whom the Gods Love: The Original Story of Mozart and His Wife | Emperor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Evensong | Emperor FranzJosef | Flop | Similar → |
Frederick Leister - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frederick Leister?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frederick Leister is "Rx Murder" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Frederick Leister acted in?
Frederick Leister has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frederick Leister?
Other notable films include "Goodbye, Mr. Chips", "The Crimson Pirate", and "Footsteps in the Fog".