Ronald Colman

Actor

About

Also Known As

Ronald Charles Colman

Birth Place

Surrey, England, GB

Born

February 09, 1891

Died

May 19, 1958

Biography

After some stage and film experience in England, Colman moved to the USA in 1920. Though a formidable romantic lead in the silent era, it was with the sound film that Colman best asserted himself. His suavity and exceptional good looks coupled with his engaging, beautifully modulated, crushed velvet voice made him the perfect hero of many adventure movies, though he was also adept at com...

Filmography

American Lifestyles (1987)

The Story of Mankind (1957)

Spirit of Man

Around the World in 80 Days (1956)

Great Indian Peninsular Railway official

Champagne for Caesar (1950)

Beauregard Bottomley

A Double Life (1948)

Anthony John

The Late George Apley (1947)

George Apley

Photos & Videos

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Lost Horizon (1937) -- (Movie Clip) Restoration, Opening Credits

Lost Horizon (1937) -- (Movie Clip) If There Is A Prolonged Delay

Family & Companions

Thelma Victoria Maud

Wife

Actor. Married from 1918 to 1935.

Benita Hume

Wife

Actor. Married from September 30, 1938 until his death.

Biography

Filmography

Life Events

1916

Stage acting debut

1917

Short film acting debut in "The Live Wire"

1919

Feature film debut in "The Toilers"

1920

Moved to New York

1921

First US film, "Handcuffs or Kisses"

1929

First sound film, "Bulldog Drummond"

1957

Last film, "The Story of Mankind"

Photo Collections

Kismet (1944) - Publicity Stills

Here are a few Publicity Stills from MGM's Kismet (1944), starring Merlene Dietrich and Ronald Colman. Publicity stills were specially-posed photos, usually taken off the set, for purposes of publicity or reference for promotional artwork.

The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) - Lobby Cards

Here are a few Lobby Cards from The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), starring Ronald Colman. Lobby Cards were 11" x 14" posters that came in sets of 8. As the name implies, they were most often displayed in movie theater lobbies, to advertise current or coming attractions.

The Talk of the Town - Lobby Cards

Random Harvest - Publicity Still Series

Here is a series of publicity stills taken for MGM's Random Harvest (1942), starring Ronald Colman and Greer Garson. Publicity stills were specially-posed photos, usually taken off the set, for purposes of publicity or reference for promotional artwork.

Lost Horizon (1937) - Movie Poster

Here is the Window Card from Frank Capra's Lost Horizon (1937), starring Ronald Colman. Window Cards were 14x22 mini posters designed to be placed in store windows around town during a film's engagement. A blank space at the top of the poster featured theater and playdate infromation. (The top has been trimmed from this example).

A Tale of Two Cities (1935) - Movie Poster

Here is a Window Card from MGM's A Tale of Two Cities (1935), starring Ronald Colman. Window Cards were mini posters designed to be placed in store windows around town during a film's engagement. A blank space at the top of the poster featured theater and playdate infromation.

Arrowsmith - Movie Poster

Here is the original American one-sheet movie poster for Arrowsmith (1931), starring Ronald Colman. One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.

Random Harvest - Behind-the-Scenes Photos

Here are several behind-the-scenes photos taken during production of MGM's Random Harvest (1942), starring Ronald Colman and Greer Garson, and directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

Random Harvest - Susan Peters Behind-the-Scenes Photos

Here are several behind-the-scenes photos taken of Susan Peters during production of MGM's Random Harvest (1942), directed by Mervyn LeRoy.

Random Harvest - Movie Poster

Here is the American one-sheet movie poster for MGM's Random Harvest (1942). One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.

Ronald Colman - State Express Cigarette Card

This is a small cigarette card of actor Ronald Colman. These cards were included in Cigarette packs in the 1930s and were collectible items. Customers could even purchase books to organize and collect these cards. State Express was an active Cigarette Card producer, creating a wide range of cards featuring famous people of which film stars were an often popular draw.