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David Manners

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David Manners

Born April 29, 1900 · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died December 23, 1998 · aged 98

David Joseph Manners (born Rauff de Ryther Duan Acklom, April 30, 1900 – December 23, 1998) was a Canadian-American actor who played John Harker in Todd Browning's 1931 horror classic Dracula. The following year he portrayed the archaeologist Frank Whemple in another pre-Code thriller by Universal Pictures, The Mummy. Manners abandoned his film career in 1936, and his theatrical career seventeen y…

Known For

DraculaDracula · 1931
Dracula
★ 7.21931
MovieHorror
A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet with the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves and drives the agent to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.
The MummyThe Mummy · 1932
The Mummy
★ 6.71932
MovieHorror
An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when a British archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the researchers accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.
The Black CatThe Black Cat · 1934
The Black Cat
★ 6.71934
MovieHorrorThriller
After a road accident in Hungary, the American honeymooners Joan and Peter and the enigmatic Dr. Werdegast find refuge in the house of the famed architect Hjalmar Poelzig, who shares a dark past with the doctor.
From Hell to HeavenFrom Hell to Heaven · 1933
From Hell to Heaven
★ 7.81933
MovieDrama
The various residents and occupants of a resort hotel await the outcome of a horse race at a nearby track, as it will affect each of their lives in different ways.
Roman ScandalsRoman Scandals · 1933
Roman Scandals
★ 5.81933
MovieMusicComedy
A kind-hearted young man is thrown out of his corrupt home town of West Rome, Oklahoma. He falls asleep and dreams that he is back in the days of olden Rome, where he gets mixed up with court intrigue and a murder plot against the Emperor.
The Devil's in LoveThe Devil's in Love · 1933
The Devil's in Love
★ 6.01933
MovieDramaRomance
When military doctor Andre Morand is wrongfully convicted of murder, he escapes the firing squad with the help of his friend, Jean. Taking refuge in a mission run by the uncle of the beautiful Margot, Andre agrees to care for the sick. After professing his love for Margot, he learns that she is engaged to Jean, who is now sick. Vowing to return to aid Jean and others, Andre prepares to face death, but a series of events may turn things in his favor.
The Miracle WomanThe Miracle Woman · 1931
The Miracle Woman
★ 6.71931
MovieDrama
After an unappreciated minister dies, his daughter loses her faith in God, prompting her to open a phony temple with a con man. Can the love of a blind former aviator restore her faith and happiness?
Lady with a PastLady with a Past · 1932
Lady with a Past
★ 6.21932
MovieComedyDrama
A wealthy girl hires a male escort to make one of her male friends jealous. She spreads rumours about her character that makes her popular amongst all bachelors in the city including her friend.

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