George Grossmith

Acting

George Grossmith

Born May 11, 1874 · London, England, UK

Died June 6, 1935 · aged 61

George Grossmith Jr. (11 May 1874 – 6 June 1935) was a British actor, theatre producer and manager, director, playwright and songwriter, best remembered for his work in and with Edwardian musical comedies. Grossmith was also an important innovator in bringing "cabaret" and "revues" to the London stage. Born in London, he took his first role on the musical stage at the age of 18 in Haste to the Wed…

Known For

The Girl from Maxim'sThe Girl from Maxim's · 1933
The Girl from Maxim's
★ 8.01933
MovieComedyMusic
A Doctor tries to pass off a singer as his wife in Paris in 1904.
Those Three French GirlsThose Three French Girls · 1930
Those Three French Girls
★ 4.71930
MovieComedy
An addled Englishman's efforts to save three young women from eviction land them all in jail and leads to other adventures and mischief.
The Man with the HispanoThe Man with the Hispano · 1933
The Man with the Hispano
★ 7.01933
MovieDrama
The almost financially ruined French gentleman Gaston Dewalter spends several days in Biarritz before going off in the Hispano-Suiza, a luxe car which was a present from his friends. George becomes the lover of Lady Stéphane Oswill pretending he is wealthy. Then Stéphane spends the remaining funds with which the now desperate George hoped to rebuild his fortune in Senegal.
Wedding RehearsalWedding Rehearsal · 1932
Wedding Rehearsal
★ 5.51932
MovieComedyDrama
The grandmother of a British nobleman, reluctant to marry, plays matchmaker. He outmaneuvers her by getting all of the matches married off.
The Lady of LebanonThe Lady of Lebanon · 1934
The Lady of Lebanon
★ 8.01934
MovieDrama
The French and the English spy on each other, in this adventure set in post World War I colonial Syria.
Princess CharmingPrincess Charming · 1934
Princess Charming
★ 6.81934
MovieRomanceComedy
Revolution breaks out in a small European kingdom, and a young princess is forced to flee for her life. She heads for the neighboring country, which just happens to be ruled by the king she is betrothed to. Unfortunately, the new revolutionary government won't let citizens leave, which she actually doesn't mind all that much because she's not particularly jazzed about marrying the elderly king. He sends a young naval officer to bring her across the border, but in order to do so they are forced into a marriage of convenience. Complications ensue.
Are You There?Are You There? · 1930
Are You There?
★ 7.01930
MovieActionComedy
Beatrice Lillie shines in disguise as a private detective.
The HawkThe Hawk · 1933
The Hawk
★ 10.01933
MovieDrama
The wife of a Hungarian gentleman tires of helping him cheat and becomes the mistress of a diplomat.When she re-encounters her husband he is enfeebled and ill, so she takes pity on him.

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