Arthur Donaldson

Biography

Swedish born classical stage star Arthur Donaldson born in Norsholm, Sweden in 1869. A well-known stage actor and a light opera baritone singer. Moved to the United States in 1883 and began his stage career in the 1890's, he originated the role of 'The Prince of Pilsen' in 1903. Handsome performer who often played high class gentlemen in more than 80 movies, making his film debut in 'A Lad from Old Ireland' for the Kalem Film Co in 1910. During the early 1910's he returned to Sweden, appearing in operettas at Oscarsteatern and also made two Swedish films (one as director) before going back to America. He became one of the best regarded character actors of the World War I era including as a German General in 'For France' at Vitagraph Film Co in 1917, one of his most memorable roles was that of George III in D.W. Griffith's 'America' in 1920. In 1925 he produced and directed 'Retribution' an experimental sound film intended for a Swedish-speaking audience, ironically, sound ultimately put an end to his screen career, he returned to the stage permanently in 1927, making his Broadway directorial debut in 1934 with 'The Green Stick'. He died in Long Island, New York in 1955 age 86.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Lad from Old Ireland (1910) — Parish Priest
2. When Knighthood Was in Flower (1922) — Sir Henry Brandon
3. America (1924) — King George III
4. The ABC of Love (1919) — Prof. George Collins
5. Love 'Em and Leave 'Em (1926) — Mr. McGonigle
6. The Colleen Bawn (1911) — Father Tom
7. Mothers of Men (1920) — Gen. De La Motte
8. Rory O'More (1911) — Father O'Brien
9. The Swan (1925) — Franz, the Court Chamberlain
10. Yolanda (1924) — Lord Bishop
11. His Mother (1912) — The Priest
12. For Woman's Favor (1924) — The Brother
13. Find the Woman (1922) — Morris Beiner
14. The Blind Basket Weaver (1913) — Dr. Arnold
15. Old Lace (1931)
16. Babbling Tongues (1917) — Joseph Moreau
17. Miss Dulcie from Dixie (1919) — Uncle John
18. The Broadway Drifter (1927) — Frank Harmon
19. Enlighten Thy Daughter (1917) — Richard Stevens
20. School for Wives (1925) — Jordan B. Lynch
21. The Bandolero (1924) — Juan
22. The Moth and the Flame (1915) — Mr. Walton
23. Fifty-Fifty (1925) — Grand Duke Popovitch
24. The Passionate Pilgrim (1921) — O'Rell
25. The Ghost of Twisted Oaks (1915)
26. The Faded Flower (1916) — Wilbur Mason
27. The Winning Oar (1927) — Robert Brooks
28. Should a Baby Die? (1916) — Jacob Cohen
29. Me and Captain Kidd (1919) — Randolph Hamilton
30. A Modern Salome (1921) — Walter Greene
31. The Undercurrent (1919) — Malin
32. Is Life Worth Living? (1921) — Isaac - Pawnbroker
33. Down Upon the Suwanee River (1925) — Dais Norwood
34. The Silver Lining (1921) — Friend of the Baxters
35. Daring Hearts (1919) — Burgomaster
36. Luring Shadows (1921)
37. Finger Prints (1922)
38. The Hidden Light (1920) — Detective Hayden
39. The Rider of the King Log (1921) — Stephen Marthorn
40. A Woman's Honor (1916) — Tochetti

Directed

1. The Salamander (1916) — Director
2. Story of a Girl from the Archipelago (1913) — Director