Acting
Lester Dorr
Born May 7, 1893 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died August 25, 1980 · aged 87
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Dorr (born Harry Lester Dorr; May 8, 1893 - August 25, 1980) was an American actor who between 1917 and 1975 appeared in well over 500 productions on stage, in feature films and shorts, and in televised plays and weekly series. His extensive filmography attests to his versatility as a supporting actor and reliability as a bit player. Although Dorr's sc…
Known For
Gone with the Wind · 1939Gone with the Wind
★ 7.91939
MovieDramaWar
The spoiled daughter of a Georgia plantation owner conducts a tumultuous romance with a cynical profiteer during the American Civil War and Reconstruction Era.
East of Eden · 1955East of Eden
★ 7.51955
MovieDrama
In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington · 1939Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
★ 7.81939
MovieComedyDrama
After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.
The Best Years of Our Lives · 1946The Best Years of Our Lives
★ 7.71946
MovieDramaRomance
It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
You Can't Take It with You · 1938You Can't Take It with You
★ 7.51938
MovieComedyRomance
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
Hello, Dolly! · 1969Hello, Dolly!
★ 7.01969
MovieComedyRomance
Dolly Levi is a strong-willed matchmaker who travels to Yonkers, New York in order to see the miserly "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. In doing so, she convinces his niece, his niece's intended, and Horace's two clerks to travel to New York City.
Ace in the Hole · 1951Ace in the Hole
★ 7.81951
MovieDrama
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
The Reluctant Dragon · 1941The Reluctant Dragon
★ 6.61941
MovieAnimationFamily
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
Filmography
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Ace in the Hole · 1951Ace in the Hole
★ 7.81951
MovieDrama
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Father Diego (uncredited)
On the Town · 1949On the Town
★ 7.01949
MovieComedyRomance
Three sailors wreak havoc as they search for love during a whirlwind 24-hour leave in New York City.
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Anchors Aweigh · 1945Anchors Aweigh
★ 6.81945
MovieMusicComedy
Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
Assistant Director (uncredited)
The Return of Frank James · 1940The Return of Frank James
★ 6.31940
MovieWestern
Farmer Frank and his ward hunt brother Jesse's killers, the back-shooting Fords.
Reporter (uncredited)
Stella Dallas · 1937Stella Dallas
★ 6.81937
MovieDramaRomance
A working-class woman is willing to do whatever it takes to give her daughter a socially promising future.
Man on Train (uncredited)
Vice Raid · 1959Vice Raid
★ 6.21959
MovieCrimeDrama
A prostitute sets out to frame a cop.
Malone's Secretary
Father Knows Best · 1954Father Knows Best
★ 6.61954
SeriesComedyFamily
Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
Poker player (uncredited)

































