Hartley Power
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hartley Power (1894–1966) was an American-born British film and television actor. He is best remembered for two roles: "Sylvester Kee" the ventriloquist who is shot and almost killed by "Maxwell Frere" (Michael Redgrave) as a rival for his "dummy"'s affections in Dead of Night; the chief of the news agency that Gregory Peck worked for in Roman Holiday. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hartley Power licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Hartley Power Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hartley Power reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Hartley Power's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of Hartley Power'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 Roman Holiday, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hartley Power Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hartley Power's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hartley Power has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Island in the Sun | Bradshaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | To Dorothy, a Son | Cy Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Million Pound Note | Lloyd Hastings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Roman Holiday | Mr. Hennessy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Net | General Adams (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Armchair Detective | Nicco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Girl in a Million | Colonel Sultzman | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Dead of Night | Sylvester Kee (Segment "The Ventriloquist's Dummy") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Way to the Stars | Colonel Page | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Man from Morocco | Col. Bagley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Alibi | Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Atlantic Ferry | Samuel 'Sam' Cunard | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | A Window in London | Max Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Return to Yesterday | Regan | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Murder Will Out | Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Return of the Frog | 'Chicago Dale' Sandford | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Where There's a Will | Duke Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Living Dangerously | District Attorney Garrett Gale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Jury's Evidence | Edgar Trent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Road House | Dick D'Arcy | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Camels Are Coming | Nicholas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Aunt Sally | 'Gloves' Clark | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Evergreen | Treadwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Friday the Thirteenth | American #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Leave It to Smith | John Mortimer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Yes, Mr. Brown | Mr Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Down River | Lingard | Flop | Similar → |
Hartley Power - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hartley Power?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hartley Power is "Roman Holiday" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Hartley Power acted in?
Hartley Power has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hartley Power?
Other notable films include "Dead of Night", "Where There's a Will", and "The Million Pound Note".