Arthur Donaldson
Actor
Biography
Swedish born classical stage star Arthur Donaldson born in Norsholm, Sweden in 1869. A well-known stage actor and a light opera baritone singer. Moved to the United States in 1883 and began his stage career in the 1890's, he originated the role of 'The Prince of Pilsen' in 1903. Handsome performer who often played high class gentlemen in more than 80 movies, making his film debut in 'A Lad from Old Ireland' for the Kalem Film Co in 1910. During the early 1910's he returned to Sweden, appearing in operettas at Oscarsteatern and also made two Swedish films (one as director) before going back to America. He became one of the best regarded character actors of the World War I era including as a German General in 'For France' at Vitagraph Film Co in 1917, one of his most memorable roles was that of George III in D.W. Griffith's 'America' in 1920. In 1925 he produced and directed 'Retribution' an experimental sound film intended for a Swedish-speaking audience, ironically, sound ultimately put an end to his screen career, he returned to the stage permanently in 1927, making his Broadway directorial debut in 1934 with 'The Green Stick'. He died in Long Island, New York in 1955 age 86.
As Director
Filmography
The Lad from Old Ireland
as Parish Priest 1910
America
as King George III 1924
When Knighthood Was in Flower
as Sir Henry Brandon 1922
The ABC of Love
as Prof. George Collins 1919
Love 'Em and Leave 'Em
as Mr. McGonigle 1926
The Colleen Bawn
as Father Tom 1911
Mothers of Men
as Gen. De La Motte 1920
Rory O'More
as Father O'Brien 1911
The Swan
as Franz, the Court Chamberlain 1925
Enlighten Thy Daughter
as Richard Stevens 1917
The Moth and the Flame
as Mr. Walton 1915
Yolanda
as Lord Bishop 1924
His Mother
as The Priest 1912
For Woman's Favor
as The Brother 1924
The Land of the Lost
as Baron de Coverly 1914
Find the Woman
as Morris Beiner 1922
Danger Trail
as Pierre Thoreau 1917