Vernon Steele
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Vernon Steele (18 September 1882 – 23 July 1955) was a Chilean-born British actor known for his appearances on the Broadway stage and in American films. He often played patrician young men in silent films. Steele was born in Santiago, Chile, the son of Daniel Antonietti, a professor of music, and his English wife, the former Grace Emma Bolton. Vernon Steele was christened Arturo Romeo Antonietti and his family eventually settled in London, England. His sister was actress Hilda Anthony.
Vernon Steele Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Vernon Steele 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 Vernon Steele's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Vernon Steele'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 Captain Blood, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Vernon Steele Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vernon Steele's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Vernon Steele has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Madame Bovary | Priest | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | To the Ends of the Earth | Commissioner Lionel Hadley (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | They Were Expendable | Army Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Riders of the Northwest Mounted | Captain Blair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mrs. Miniver | Glee Club Member (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Witness Vanishes | Nigel Partridge | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Bill of Rights | Thomas Jefferson | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | North of the Yukon | RCMP Insp. Wylie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Flight to Fame | Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kidnapped | Captain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Step Lively, Jeeves! | Lord Fenton (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | No matarás | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Time Out for Romance | Count Michael Montaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lloyd's of London | Thomas Lawrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dracula's Daughter | Squires (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Captain Blood | King James | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bonnie Scotland | Col. Gregor McGregor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back | Wedding Guest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Great Flirtation | Bigelow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Where Sinners Meet | Saunders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Design for Living | Douglas' First Manager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Silk Express | Dr. Harold Rolph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The King's Vacation | Barstow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Big News | Reporter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The House of Youth | Rhodes Winston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Wanters | Tom Armstrong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Forgive and Forget | Ronnie Sears | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | What Wives Want | Austin Howard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Alice Adams | Arthur Russell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Temptation | John Hope | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Girl Who Ran Wild | The Schoolmaster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | For the Defense | Christopher Armstrong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Wonderful Wife | Alaric Lewin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Beyond Price | Philip Marrio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | Out of the Chorus | Ross Van Beekman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Highest Bidder | Hastings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1920 | His House in Order | Hillary Jesson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Mind the Paint Girl | Lord Francombe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | Human Desire | Jasper Norton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Phantom Honeymoon | Captain Bob Tidewater | Flop | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Witness for the Defense | Dick Hazelwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Firing Line | John Garret 'Garry' Hamil III | Flop | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Panther Woman | Beverly Peale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Polly of the Circus | John Douglas the Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Little Lady Eileen | Stanley Churchill / Sir George Churchill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | Silks and Satins | Jacques Desmond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Supreme Sacrifice | Reverend Philip Morton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Her Great Match | Prince Adolph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | The Vampire | Robert Sterling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1915 | Hearts in Exile | - | Flop | Similar → |
Vernon Steele - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vernon Steele?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vernon Steele is "Captain Blood" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Vernon Steele acted in?
Vernon Steele has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vernon Steele?
Other notable films include "Lloyd's of London", "Mrs. Miniver", and "Design for Living".