Acting
Fred Malatesta
Born April 17, 1889 · Naples, Italy
Died April 8, 1952 · aged 62
Fred Malatesta (April 18, 1889 – April 8, 1952) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1915 and 1941. He was born in Naples, Italy, and died in Burbank, California.
Known For
Modern Times · 1936Modern Times
★ 8.31936
MovieComedyDrama
A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time...
The Thin Man · 1934The Thin Man
★ 7.51934
MovieComedyMystery
Former detective Nick Charles has retired from police work, preferring a life of cocktails, parties, and relaxation with his wealthy wife, Nora. Their holiday is interrupted when the daughter of Nick’s former client asks for help finding her missing father, eccentric inventor Clyde Wynant. When Wynant’s body is discovered, Nick is drawn back into the investigation, with Nora eagerly joining him. As the couple questions Wynant’s family, friends, and business associates, a tangled web of greed, deception, and murder begins to unravel.
The Mark of Zorro · 1940The Mark of Zorro
★ 7.21940
MovieAdventureRomance
Returning from Spain, the son of a California nobleman comes home to find his native land under a villainous dictatorship. On one hand, he plays the useless fop, while on the other, he is the masked avenger Zorro.
Blood and Sand · 1941Blood and Sand
★ 6.51941
MovieDramaRomance
Bullfighter Juan Gallardo falls for socialite Dona Sol, turning from the faithful Carmen who nevertheless stands by her man as he continues to face real danger in the bullring.
Dodsworth · 1936Dodsworth
★ 7.11936
MovieDramaRomance
A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
Juarez · 1939Juarez
★ 6.51939
MovieDramaHistory
The newly-named emperor Maximilian and his wife Carlota arrive in Mexico to face popular sentiment favoring Benito Juárez and democracy.
North West Mounted Police · 1940North West Mounted Police
★ 6.41940
MovieActionWestern
Texas Ranger Dusty Rivers ("Isn't that a contradiction in terms?", another character asks him) travels to Canada in the 1880s in search of Jacques Corbeau, who is wanted for murder. He wanders into the midst of the Riel Rebellion, in which Métis (people of French and Native heritage) and Natives want a separate nation. Dusty falls for nurse April Logan, who is also loved by Mountie Jim Brett. April's brother is involved with Courbeau's daughter Louvette, which leads to trouble during the battles between the rebels and the Mounties. Through it all Dusty is determined to bring Corbeau back to Texas (and April, too, if he can manage it.)
Anthony Adverse · 1936Anthony Adverse
★ 5.71936
MovieDramaHistory
Based on the novel by Hervey Allen, this expansive drama follows the many adventures of the eponymous hero, Anthony Adverse. Abandoned at a convent by his heartless nobleman father, Don Luis, Anthony is later mentored by his kind grandfather, John Bonnyfeather, and falls for the beautiful Angela Giuseppe. When circumstances separate Anthony and Angela and he embarks on a long journey, he must find his way back to her, no matter what the cost.
Filmography
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Juarez · 1939Juarez
★ 6.51939
MovieDramaHistory
The newly-named emperor Maximilian and his wife Carlota arrive in Mexico to face popular sentiment favoring Benito Juárez and democracy.
Señor Salas (uncredited)
The Gay Bride · 1934The Gay Bride
★ 6.01934
MovieCrimeComedy
Mary wants to marry a gangster because that is where the money is. Unfortunately, the life expectancy and finances of a gangster are unstable.
French Officer (uncredited)
The Crusades · 1935The Crusades
★ 6.41935
MovieDramaHistory
King Richard the Lionhearted launches a crusade to preserve Christianity in Jerusalem.
William, King of Sicily
Road to Singapore · 1940Road to Singapore
★ 6.41940
MovieComedyMusic
Two playboys try to forget previous romances in Singapore – until they meet a beautiful dancer.
Native Policeman (uncredited)
The Bride Wore Red · 1937The Bride Wore Red
★ 6.71937
MovieRomanceComedy
A poor singer in a bar masquerades as a rich society woman thanks to a rich benefactor.
Rudi's Waiter (uncredited)
Love Affair · 1939Love Affair
★ 7.01939
MovieDramaRomance
A French playboy and an American former nightclub singer fall in love aboard a ship. They arrange to reunite six months later, if neither has changed their mind.
Shipboard Photographer (uncredited)
Arise, My Love · 1940Arise, My Love
★ 6.51940
MovieComedyRomance
A dashing pilot and a vivacious reporter have romantic and dramatic adventures in Europe as World War II begins.
Spanish Mechanic (uncredited)









