Acting
Lester Matthews
Born June 5, 1900 · Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Died June 6, 1975 · aged 75
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Matthews (June 6, 1900 - June 5, 1975) was an English actor born in Nottingham, England, UK. In his career, he made more than 180 appearances in film and on television. He was on occasion erroneously credited as Lester Mathews and especially in later years was sometimes known as Les Matthews. He died on the 6 June 1975 in Los Angeles, California. He w…
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The Adventures of Robin Hood · 1938The Adventures of Robin Hood
★ 7.51938
MovieAdventureRomance
Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel · 1951The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
★ 6.71951
MovieActionDrama
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Niagara · 1953Niagara
★ 6.81953
MovieCrimeThriller
Rose Loomis and her older, gloomier husband, George, are vacationing at a cabin in Niagara Falls. The couple befriend Polly and Ray Cutler, who are honeymooning in the area. Polly begins to suspect that something is amiss between Rose and George, and her suspicions grow when she sees Rose in the arms of another man. While Ray initially thinks Polly is overreacting, things between George and Rose soon take a shockingly dark turn.
The Sea Hawk · 1940The Sea Hawk
★ 7.21940
MovieAdventureHistory
Dashing pirate Geoffrey Thorpe plunders Spanish ships for Queen Elizabeth I and falls in love with Dona Maria, a beautiful Spanish royal he captures.
5 Fingers · 19525 Fingers
★ 7.51952
MovieThrillerDrama
During WWII, the valet to the British Ambassador to Ankara sells British secrets to the Germans while trying to romance a refugee Polish countess.
Monsieur Verdoux · 1947Monsieur Verdoux
★ 7.71947
MovieComedyCrime
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
Désirée · 1954Désirée
★ 6.61954
MovieDramaRomance
In Marseilles, France in 1794, Desiree Clary, a young millinery clerk, becomes infatuated with Napoleon Bonaparte, but winds up wedding General Jean-Baptiste Berandotte, an aid to Napoleon who later joins the forces that bring about the Emperor's downfall. Josephine Beauharnais, a worldly courtesan marries Napoleon and becomes Empress of France, but is then cast aside by her spouse when she proves unable to produce an heir to the throne.
Against All Flags · 1952Against All Flags
★ 6.01952
MovieDramaAdventure
In the 18th century, the pirates of Madagascar, lords of the Republic of Libertatia and masters of the Indian Ocean, live in an impregnable natural fortress, killing, robbing and plundering with impunity, so the British Navy hatches a daring plan to destroy them.
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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel · 1951The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
★ 6.71951
MovieActionDrama
The life and career of Erwin Rommel and his involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
British Officer (uncredited)
Lorna Doone · 1951Lorna Doone
★ 4.71951
MovieDramaRomance
An English farmer leads a village uprising against their corrupt landlords.
King Charles II
Ministry of Fear · 1944Ministry of Fear
★ 6.91944
MovieCrimeMystery
Stephen Neale is released into WWII England after two years in an asylum, but it doesn't seem so sane outside either. On his way back to London to rejoin civilization, he stumbles across a murderous spy ring and doesn't quite know to whom to turn.
Dr. Norton at Lembridge Asylum (uncredited)





































