Arthur Byron
Arthur Byron is known for The Mummy (1932), The Whole Town's Talking (1935), The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936).
Biography
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Arthur William Byron (April 3, 1872 – July 16, 1943) was an American actor, the son of actors Kate Crehan and Oliver Doud Byron. He played a mixture of British and American roles in films. He was a nephew of the stage actress Ada Rehan, his maternal aunt.
Byron started his theatrical career at the age of 17 with his father's dramatic company. In 1939 he celebrated his 50 years in show business.
He appeared in more than 300 plays and played with stars like Maxine Elliott, Ethel Barrymore, John Gielgud, Katherine Cornell, Maude Adams and Minnie Maddern Fiske.
He was the founder and one-time president of The Actor Equity Association and he also served as an officer of The Lambs and the Actor's fund of America.
Byron appeared many times at the Lakewood Playhouse in Maine.
Arthur Byron died of a heart ailment, from which he suffered for some years, in Hollywood in 1943. He was cremated and his ashes were sent to the Byron summer home in Maine.
Questions about Arthur Byron
How many Arthur Byron films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 24 films with Arthur Byron, from 1932 to 1936.
What is the best rated Arthur Byron film?
The best rated Arthur Byron film in the catalogue is The Mummy (1932), rated 6.7.
What was the first Arthur Byron film?
The first Arthur Byron film in the catalogue is The Mummy, from 1932.
Who has Arthur Byron worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Arthur Byron shares the most credits with John Ford (2 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
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6.7 The Mummy
1932
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6.9 The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936
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5.3 Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
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6.9 The Whole Town's Talking
1935
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6.4 20,000 Years in Sing Sing
1932
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6.2 The House of Rothschild
1934
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6.4 Fog Over Frisco
1934
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6.2 The Secret Bride
1934
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7.0 The Mayor of Hell
1933
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4.9 Marie Galante
1934
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6.9 Gabriel Over the White House
1933
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7.3 Two Alone
1934
Full filmography
25 films — 24 in the catalogue
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6.9
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936 · Mr. Erickson
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7.2 Oil for the Lamps of China
1935 · No. 1 Boss
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6.6 Murder in the Fleet
1935 · Captain John Winslow
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6.8 The Casino Murder Case
1935 · Richard Kinkaid
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6.9
The Whole Town's Talking
1935 · Spencer
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6.7 Shadow of Doubt
1935 · Bellwood
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6.2
The Secret Bride
1934 · Governor W.H. Vincent
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6.0 The President Vanishes
1934 · President Stanley Craig
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4.9
Marie Galante
1934 · General Gerald Phillips
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8.0 That's Gratitude
1934 · Thomas Maxwell
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6.8 The Man with Two Faces
1934 · Dr. Kendall
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6.7 The Notorious Sophie Lang
1934 · Inspector Stone
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6.4
Fog Over Frisco
1934 · Everett Bradford
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5.3
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934 · John Harly
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6.2
The House of Rothschild
1934 · Baring
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7.3
Two Alone
1934 · Slag
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4.6 College Coach
1933 · Phillip Sargent
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7.0
The Mayor of Hell
1933 · Judge H.J. Gilbert
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6.2 Private Detective 62
1933 · Tracey (Uncredited)
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5.0 The Silk Express
1933 · Conductor Clark
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6.9
Gabriel Over the White House
1933 · Jasper Brooks - Secretary of State
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10.0 Tonight Is Ours
1933 · General Krish
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6.4
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
1932 · Warden Paul Long
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6.7
The Mummy
1932 · Sir Joseph Whemple
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8.5 Fast Life
1932 · Jameson
People data: TMDb.
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