Frank Cellier
Frank Cellier (23 February 1884 – 27 September 1948) was an English actor. Early in his career, he toured in Britain, Germany, the West Indies, America and South Africa. In the 1920s, he became known in the West End for Shakespearean character roles, among others, and also directed some plays in which he acted. Later, during the 1930s and 1940s, he also appeared in films. Beginning in the 1930s, Cellier played roles in films, including Sheriff Watson in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps (1935). He was also Monsieur Barsac in the comedy film The Guv'nor (1935). Cellier died in London in 1948 aged 64.
The 39 Steps
(1935)
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 ... (more)
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 ... (more)
The Clairvoyant
(1935)
A fake psychic suddenly turns into the real thing when he meets a young beauty. (TCM) (more)
A fake psychic suddenly turns into the real thing when he meets a young beauty. (TCM) (more)
Tudor Rose (1936)
The tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, the young queen who reigned in England for nine days before she was executed. (more)
The tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, the young queen who reigned in England for nine days before she was executed. (more)
The Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942)
A professor teaching at a correspondence school discovers that a Nazi agent is trying to prevent a trade treaty being signed between England and South America. (more)
A professor teaching at a correspondence school discovers that a Nazi agent is trying to prevent a trade treaty being signed between England and South America. (more)
Sixty Glorious Years (1938)
Continuing the story of 'Victoria the Great'. (more)
Continuing the story of 'Victoria the Great'. (more)
The Fire Raisers (1934)
Jim Bronton is an insurance investigator, but he's unhappy with his work and gets involved with a gang of arsonists. His conscience is troubling him ... (more)
Jim Bronton is an insurance investigator, but he's unhappy with his work and gets involved with a gang of arsonists. His conscience is troubling him ... (more)
The Blind Goddess (1948)
Justice, the poets have it, is a blind goddess. Eric Portman stars as the lawyer defending a lord, Hugh Williams, accused by his secretary Michael Dennison of having diverted public funds for his own use. (more)
Justice, the poets have it, is a blind goddess. Eric Portman stars as the lawyer defending a lord, Hugh Williams, accused by his secretary Michael Dennison of having diverted public funds for his own use. (more)
Ships with Wings (1941)
Before the war, a Fleet Air Arm pilot is dismissed for causing the death of a colleague. Working for a small Greek airline when the Germans invade Greece, he gets a chance to redeem himself and rejoin his old unit on a British carrier. This is regarded the last of ... (more)
Before the war, a Fleet Air Arm pilot is dismissed for causing the death of a colleague. Working for a small Greek airline when the Germans invade Greece, he gets a chance to redeem himself and rejoin his old unit on a British carrier. This is regarded the last of ... (more)
Her Reputation (1931)
A woman plans to boost her public profile by getting a divorce. She enlists the help of a male friend to act as co-respondent leading to a series of mix-ups and her eventual decision not to get divorced. (more)
A woman plans to boost her public profile by getting a divorce. She enlists the help of a male friend to act as co-respondent leading to a series of mix-ups and her eventual decision not to get divorced. (more)
O.H.M.S. (1937)
American racketeer Jimmie Dean travels to England, where he assumes the identity of a Canadian whom he has been falsely accused of murdering. Jimmie is then forced to join the British army in the dead man's place. He falls in love with the Canadian's childhood ... (more)
American racketeer Jimmie Dean travels to England, where he assumes the identity of a Canadian whom he has been falsely accused of murdering. Jimmie is then forced to join the British army in the dead man's place. He falls in love with the Canadian's childhood ... (more)
The Man Who Changed His Mind
(1936)
Dr. Laurence, a once-respectable scientist, begins to research the origin of the mind and the soul. The science community rejects him, and he risks losing everything for which he has worked. He begins to use his discoveries to save his research and further his own ... (more)
Dr. Laurence, a once-respectable scientist, begins to research the origin of the mind and the soul. The science community rejects him, and he risks losing everything for which he has worked. He begins to use his discoveries to save his research and further his own ... (more)
The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1935)
The tenants of an old London boarding house spend their time in petty bickering and sniping until a mysterious stranger arrives at their door. (more)
The tenants of an old London boarding house spend their time in petty bickering and sniping until a mysterious stranger arrives at their door. (more)
The Ware Case (1938)
An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of the aristocrat's house (more)
An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of the aristocrat's house (more)
Non-Stop New York
(1937)
A young woman finds herself as the intended victim of a murder plot on a transatlantic flight from London to New York. (more)
A young woman finds herself as the intended victim of a murder plot on a transatlantic flight from London to New York. (more)
Lorna Doone (1934)
High drama, set in the English moorland of the 1600s. John Ridd wants revenge on the criminal Doone family, but falls in love with the daughter of the family, Lorna. (more)
High drama, set in the English moorland of the 1600s. John Ridd wants revenge on the criminal Doone family, but falls in love with the daughter of the family, Lorna. (more)
Kate Plus Ten (1938)
Kate is secretary to Lord Flamborough. But she is also leader of a criminal gang. Can Mike Pemberton catch her red-handed? (more)
Kate is secretary to Lord Flamborough. But she is also leader of a criminal gang. Can Mike Pemberton catch her red-handed? (more)
The Dictator (1935)
The film depicts a dramatic episode in Danish history: the tumultous relationship between King Christian VII of Denmark and his English consort Caroline Matilda in Eighteenth century Copenhagen and the Queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal ... (more)
The film depicts a dramatic episode in Danish history: the tumultous relationship between King Christian VII of Denmark and his English consort Caroline Matilda in Eighteenth century Copenhagen and the Queen's tragic affair with the royal physician and liberal ... (more)
A Film Directed by David MacDonald .... (more)
Quiet Wedding (1941)
A young couple become engaged, but enjoy a number of comedic aventures before their wedding day. (more)
A young couple become engaged, but enjoy a number of comedic aventures before their wedding day. (more)
Rhodes of Africa (1936)
Rhodes of Africa is a 1936 British biographical film charting the life of Cecil Rhodes. It was directed by Berthold Viertel and starred Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney and Bernard Lee. (more)
Rhodes of Africa is a 1936 British biographical film charting the life of Cecil Rhodes. It was directed by Berthold Viertel and starred Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney and Bernard Lee. (more)