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Frederick Kerr is a Actor British born on 11 october 1858 at London (United-kingdom)

Frederick Kerr

Frederick Kerr
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Birth name Frederick Grinham Keen
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 11 october 1858 at London (United-kingdom)
Death 3 may 1933 (at 74 years) at London (United-kingdom)

Frederick Kerr (born Frederick Grinham Keen, 11 October 1858 – 3 May 1933) was an English actor who appeared on stage in both London and New York and in British and American films; he also worked as a major theatrical manager in London.

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Gregg Toland
Gregg Toland
(2 films)
George Barnes
George Barnes
(2 films)
Oliver T. Marsh
Oliver T. Marsh
(2 films)
Adrian
Adrian
(3 films)
James Whale
James Whale
(2 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Frederick Kerr (16 films)

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Actor

Frankenstein
Frankenstein (1931)
, 1h11
Directed by James Whale
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Fantastic, Horror
Themes Films about computing, Théâtre, Films based on science fiction novels, Frankenstein films, Films based on plays, Cyberpunk films
Actors Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff, Edward Van Sloan, Dwight Frye
Roles Baron Frankenstein
Rating77% 3.8969653.8969653.8969653.8969653.896965
In a European village Henry Frankenstein, a young scientist, and his assistant Fritz, a hunchback, piece together a human body, the parts of which have been collected from various sources. Frankenstein desires to create human life through electrical devices which he has perfected.
Waterloo Bridge
Waterloo Bridge (1931)
, 1h21
Directed by James Whale
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Films about prostitution, Films based on plays
Actors Mae Clarke, Douglass Montgomery, Doris Lloyd, Bette Davis, Frederick Kerr, Enid Bennett
Roles Major Fred Wetherby
Rating73% 3.694323.694323.694323.694323.69432
Unable to find work in London at the height of World War I, American chorus girl Myra Deauville resorts to prostitution to support herself. She meets her clients on Waterloo Bridge, the primary entry point into the city for soldiers on leave. During an air raid, she meets fellow American Roy Cronin, a member of the Canadian Army, and he joins Myra in her apartment.
Friends and Lovers
Friends and Lovers (1931)
, 1h8
Directed by Victor Schertzinger
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Adolphe Menjou, Lili Damita, Laurence Olivier, Erich von Stroheim, Hugh Herbert, Frederick Kerr
Roles General Thomas Armstrong
Rating54% 2.7092052.7092052.7092052.7092052.709205
British Army captain Geoff Roberts (Adolphe Menjou) carries on an affair with Alva (Lili Damita), the wife of the cruel Victor Sangrito (Erich Von Stroheim). Sangrito, however, is well aware of the affair, as he uses his beautiful wife to lure men into romance with her, then blackmailing them to save their careers.
Born to Love
Born to Love (1931)

Directed by Paul L. Stein
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War
Actors Constance Bennett, Joel McCrea, Paul Cavanagh, Anthony Bushell, Eddy Chandler, Louise Closser Hale
Roles Lord Ponsonby
Rating58% 2.903222.903222.903222.903222.90322
Doris Kendall (Constance Bennett) is an American nurse working in London during World War I. During an air raid, she meets a young American Aviator, Major Barry Craig, who is enjoying a brief leave from his duties. The two hit it off and fall in love. They plan to marry after the war, but for the moment, they simply enjoy each others' company. After a short while, Craig has to return to the front. It is not long before Doris receives notice that her lover has been shot done behind enemy lines and is presumed dead.
Raffles
Raffles (1930)
, 1h12
Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, George Fitzmaurice, Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Adventure, Historical, Crime, Romance
Themes Heist films, Gangster films, Escroquerie
Actors Ronald Colman, Kay Francis, Bramwell Fletcher, Virginia Bruce, David Torrence, Alison Skipworth
Roles Lord Harry Melrose
Rating63% 3.1960853.1960853.1960853.1960853.196085
Gentleman jewel thief Raffles (Ronald Colman) decides to give up his criminal ways as the notorious "Amateur Cracksman" after falling in love with Lady Gwen (Kay Francis). However, when his friend Bunny Manders (Bramwell Fletcher) tries to commit suicide because of a gambling debt he cannot repay, Raffles decides to take on one more job for Bunny's sake. He joins Bunny and Gwen as guests of Lord and Lady Melrose, with an eye toward acquiring the Melrose necklace, once the property of Empress Joséphine.
The Devil to Pay!
The Devil to Pay! (1930)
, 1h37
Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, George Fitzmaurice
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Ronald Colman, Loretta Young, Frederick Kerr, Myrna Loy, David Torrence, Gus Leonard
Roles Lord Leland Hale
Rating65% 3.2908253.2908253.2908253.2908253.290825
After selling his house and belongings in East Africa, upper-class black sheep Willie Hale (Colman) returns home to England, where he buys a dog with most of his remaining money. Lord Leeland (Kerr), his wealthy father, is furious and insists to Susan and Arthur, his other adult offspring, that he will kick his wayward son out if he dares show his face, seeing as he has given Willie ten starts in life already. However, when Willie does show up, the old man gives him £100 spending money instead.