Godfrey Tearle

Acting

Godfrey Tearle

Born October 12, 1884 · New York City, New York, USA

Died June 8, 1953 · aged 68

Sir Godfrey Tearle was an American-born actor who portrayed the quintessential Englishman on stage and in films in both England and the United States.

Known For

The 39 StepsThe 39 Steps · 1935
The 39 Steps
7.31935
MovieMysteryThriller
Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.
The Titfield ThunderboltThe Titfield Thunderbolt · 1953
The Titfield Thunderbolt
7.01953
MovieComedy
When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.
UndercoverUndercover · 1943
Undercover
6.11943
MovieDramaWar
Occupied Yugoslavia. With organised resistance shattered by the Nazi onslaught it is only the activity of small guerrilla bands that bring fresh hope to the people. But quislings and infiltrators are everywhere – and trusting the wrong person could easily get you killed...
One of Our Aircraft Is MissingOne of Our Aircraft Is Missing · 1942
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
6.61942
MovieWarDrama
During a raid on Germany, a British bomber crew is forced to bail out after their plane is damaged. They land in Holland, where they're aided by Dutch civilians.
MandyMandy · 1952
Mandy
7.11952
MovieDrama
London, the early 1950s. Born deaf, Mandy is mute for most of her childhood. As she reaches school age her family itself is in danger of breaking up. Christine, Mandy's mother, has heard of a residential school for the oral education of the deaf.
A Sinless SinnerA Sinless Sinner · 1919
A Sinless Sinner
8.01919
MovieDrama
A forger's arrest shocks his pregnant wife, causing their daughter to suffer strange trances.
The Lamp Still BurnsThe Lamp Still Burns · 1943
The Lamp Still Burns
5.81943
MovieDramaRomance
A tribute to the important work of female nurses during World War II.
The Beginning or the EndThe Beginning or the End · 1947
The Beginning or the End
6.41947
MovieDramaDocumentary
The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima, are detailed in this docudrama.

Filmography

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White CorridorsWhite Corridors · 1951
White Corridors
6.81951
MovieDrama
White Corridors was based on Yeoman Hospital, a novel by Helen Ashton. Told episodically, the story concentrates on the day-to-day activities in a busy hospital, where research pathologist Neil Marriner (James Donald) conducts experiments in the hopes of curing diseases impervious to penicillin. Marriner is aided in this endeavor by lady surgeon Dr. Sophie Dean (Googie Withers), who happens to be in love with him. After a tragedy occurs for which Marriner holds himself responsible, the film builds steadily to an exciting climax involving a untested -- and potentially dangerous -- serum. The top-rank British supporting cast includes Barry Jones, Moira Lister, Petula Clark, Basil Radford, Dagmar (later Dana) Wynter, Bernard Lee, and, in a minor role, future "Dr. Who" Patrick Troughton.

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