Melvyn Douglas

Actor

About

Also Known As

Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg

Birth Place

Macon, Georgia, USA

Born

April 05, 1901

Died

August 04, 1981

Biography

Broadway star, in Hollywood from 1931. Often played the suave sophisticate in pursuit of a beautiful woman, as in Ernst Lubitsch's classic "Ninotchka" (1939) opposite Greta Garbo. Douglas began appearing in supporting roles in the early 1960s and turned in an award-winning performance in "Hud" (1963)....

Filmography

Hot Touch (1982)

Ghost Story (1981)

Tell Me a Riddle (1980)

David

The Changeling (1979)

Senator Joseph Carmichael

Being There (1979)

The Seduction Of Joe Tynan (1979)

Photos & Videos

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Woman's Face, A (1941) -- (Movie Clip) This Lady Is Interested In Love

Arsene Lupin Returns (1938) -- (Movie Clip) I'm Out Of Circulation

Family & Companions

Rosalind Hightower

Wife

Actor. Divorced.

Helen Gahagan

Wife

Actor. Married April 1931 until her death in 1980.

Biography

Filmography

Life Events

1919

First role on Chicago stage

1929

Broadway debut in "A Free Soul"

1931

Screen acting debut in "Tonight or Never"

1942

Made director Arts Council of the Office of Civilian Defense

Photo Collections

The Gorgeous Hussy - Publicity Stills

Billy Budd - Movie Poster

Here is the American one-sheet movie poster for Billy Budd (1962), starring Robert Ryan, Peter Ustinov, Melvyn Douglas and Terence Stamp. One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House - Lobby Card

Here is a Lobby Card from Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy. 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 Great Sinner - Movie Poster

There's Always a Woman - Movie Poster

They All Kissed the Bride - Movie Poster

Too Many Husbands - Movie Poster

Here is the American one-sheet movie poster for Columbia's Too Many Husbands (1940), starring Jean Arthur, Fred MacMurray, and Melvyn Douglas. One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.

The Americanization of Emily - Publicity Art

Here are a few specialty drawings created by MGM for newspaper and magazine reproduction to publicize The Americanization of Emily (1964), starring James Garner and Julie Andrews.

That Certain Age - Scene Stills

Here are several scene stills from Universal Pictures' That Certain Age (1938), starring Deanna Durbin, Jackie Cooper, and Melvyn Douglas.

That Certain Age - Behind-the-Scenes Photos

Here are a few photos taken behind-the-scenes during production of Universal Pictures' That Certain Age (1938), starring Deanna Durbin, Jackie Cooper, and Melvyn Douglas.

That Certain Age - Movie Posters

Here are a few movie posters from Universal Pictures' That Certain Age (1938), starring Deanna Durbin, Jackie Cooper, and Melvyn Douglas.

A Woman's Secret - Publicity Stills

Here are a few Publicity Stills from A Woman's Secret (1949), starring Gloria Grahame and Melvyn Douglas. Publicity stills were specially-posed photos, usually taken off the set, for purposes of publicity or reference for promotional artwork.

Alexander the Great - Movie Poster

Here is a half-sheet movie poster for Alexander the Great (1956), starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, and Fredric March.

The Old Dark House - Lobby Cards

Here are a few Lobby Cards from the Universal horror film The Old Dark House (1932), directed by James Whale. 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.

Two-Faced Woman - Kapralik Trade Ad

Here is a trade ad for MGM's Two-Faced Woman (1941), starring Greta Garbo and Melvyn Douglas. The art is by mixed-media caricaturist Jaques Kapralik. Trade Ads were placed by studios in industry magazines like Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

Hud - Movie Poster

Here is the American One-Sheet Movie Poster for Hud (1963). One-sheets measured 27x41 inches, and were the poster style most commonly used in theaters.