Arthur Margetson

Acting

Arthur Margetson

Born — Died

1887-04-26 — 1951-08-13

Place of birth

Marylebone, London, England, UK

Known for

Acting

Credits

23 titles

Known for

Film credits

1940s · 5 titles

1930s · 18 titles

Broken Blossoms poster
6.1

A Chinese missionary comes to England and helps a young girl ill-treated by her father. A remake of D. W. Griffith's masterpiece.

Broken Blossoms

1936

Little Friend poster
5.0

A girl becomes an unwilling witness in her parents' scandalous divorce case.

Little Friend

1934

The Mystery of the Mary Celeste poster
5.6

During a horrific storm at sea, the crew realizes that there is a murderer among them who is killing them off one by one.

The Mystery of the Mary Celeste

1935

No artwork available
9.0

A comedy film directed by Frank Richardson

Flat No. 9

1932

Action for Slander poster
7.0

A bankrupt officer, accused of cheating at cards, defends his honour with a writ.

Action for Slander

1937

Juggernaut poster
4.5

An evil doctor and the greedy wife of a rich man plot to poison him so they can get their hands on his money.

Juggernaut

1936

No artwork available
9.0

'Butler inherits title but keeps it secret to woo employer's daughter.' (British Film Catalogue)

His Grace Gives Notice

1933

No artwork available
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

The Return of Carol Deane

1938

Smash and Grab poster
6.4

John Forrest, an insurance investigator with a weakness for model railways, is on the trail of a gang of smash-and-grab thieves targeting Europe's most prestigious jewellers. As the chase leads him to Ireland, Forrest finds he needs help and who better to call upon than his impossibly elegant, highly capable wife, Alice?

Smash and Grab

1937

I Give My Heart poster
7.0

The Loves of Madame du Barry was the American title of the 1935 British operetta I Give My Heart, based on the stage musical The Du Barry. German actress Gitta Alpar stars as Jeanne, the young 18th century Parisian milliner who sleeps her way to the uppermost rungs of French aristocracy, emerging at last as the glamorous Madame du Barry, mistress of Louis XV (Owen Nares). Refusing to gloss over du Barry's sexual peccadilloes (as previous films with Norma Talmadge and Dolores del Rio had done), the film presents the "heroine" as a whore, pure and simple-or, on second thought, not so pure and simple! Particularly troublesome for American censors was a scene in which du Barry is depicted as a resident of a bawdy house. Otherwise, The Loves of Madame du Barry is standard historical-drama fare, allowing dozens of top European actors to play "dress-up" for 90 minutes.

I Give My Heart

1935

Many Waters poster
8.0

An elderly couple reminisce about the romantic adventures of their youth.

Many Waters

1931

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10.0

An overheard conversation leads to clues that a kidnapping plot is afoot.

The Nursemaid Who Disappeared

1939

No artwork available
8.0

Recounting the life and romantic struggles of the celebrated Italian opera composer Vincenzo Bellini. Set in 19th-century Naples, the story follows the young and ambitious Bellini as he struggles to establish himself in the world of classical music. Bellini falls deeply in love with Maddalena Fumaroli, the daughter of a high-ranking official. Her devotion and faith in his talent serve as the "divine spark" that drives him to compose his most famous works, including the opera Norma. Their romance faces stiff opposition from Maddalena’s father, who views a struggling musician as an unsuitable match for his daughter. To ensure Bellini’s success, Maddalena makes significant personal sacrifices, eventually leading to a poignant and tragic conclusion.

The Divine Spark

1935

The Great Defender poster
4.6

Sir Douglas Rolls is a highly respected defence lawyer of many years experience. Now in rapidly failing health, he is advised to retreat from the courtroom and pursue more pleasurable activities. But it is just at this point in his life that his great lost love a woman his own strong sense of duty led him to give up twenty years ago, and whom he still loves deeply walks into his chambers to ask that he defend her adulterous husband, now to stand trial for murder. Reluctantly agreeing to take on the case, Sir Douglas soon finds there is more to the story than meets the eye.

The Great Defender

1934

Other People's Sins poster
10.0

A father takes the blame for a crime committed by his daughter.

Other People's Sins

1931

Wolves poster
8.0

An outlaw leader fakes a draw for a sick girl so he can help her escape

Wolves

1930

Pagliacci poster
9.0

Canio and his Comedia dell'Arte troupe tour Italy. His wife Nedda meets a young cadet and they plan to elope. He tries to leave her when he finds how important she is for his husband, but a rejected trouper interferes. As jealous Canio suspects the truth the tragedy approaches. The film was partly made in Ufacolor.

Pagliacci

1936

Music Hath Charms poster
9.0

This cheerful maze of melody, song, comedy and drama showcases the talents of Henry Hall and His Dance Band.

Music Hath Charms

1936