John Barrymore

It's a Lemon, Terry Watson (105 person items)

"Born: 15 February 1882 Died: 29 May 1942Moriarty(1922) USAAppearances as Sherlock Holmes since 1922: 1 Feature Film - 0 Short Films - 0 TV Episodes"

The Making Of Drew Barrymore (20 person items)

"GRANDFATHER February 15 1882 - May 29 1942 Also married to: "

Acting Dynasties: Generations of Performers (52 person items)

"John Barrymore's parents were both successful stage actors. John tried his hand at being a professional artist, but eventually began acting in musicals and plays. He did great dramatic works, playing the title character in Hamlet. Moving to film, John Barrymore gained widespread fame. His excellent portrayal of character in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) and Sherlock Holmes (1922) are amazing to watch. Unfortunately for John Barrymore, he became an alcoholic later in his career. Substance abus"

Premature Deaths (Actors) (124 person items)

"Died: May 29, 1942 (aged 60) Cause of death: Cirrosis "

The Last Words of Classic Stars (19 person items)

"Die? I should say not, dear fellow. No Barrymore would allow such a conventional thing to happen to him. ~~ John Barrymore, actor, d. May 29, 1942 "

Leading Men: The 50 Most Unforgettable Actors (50 person items)

""The Great Profile" brought his pedigree as the most acclaimed member of a great theater dynasty to both straightforward romantic leads and offbeat character parts. Essential Films Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1920, Famous Players-Lasky Don Juan 1926, Warner Bros. Grand Hotel 1932, MGM Dinner at Eight 1933, MGM Twentieth Century 1934, Columbia"

Best Male Performances - 1930s (26 person items)

"#41as The Baron Felix von Gaigern in "Grand Hotel" (1932)"

Best Male Performances (1900-1929) (23 person items)

"#2as Don Juan de Marana in "Don Juan" (1926) #29as Captain Ahab Ceeley in "The Sea Beast" (1926)"