
Acting
Nov 20, 1869
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
A.E. Matthews
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A.E. Matthews OBE (22 November 1869 – 25 July 1960) was an English actor who played numerous character roles on the stage and in film for eight decades. Description above from the Wikipedia article A. E. Matthews,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Feature Films (49)

A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. Unfortunately the horse is useless on the flat, so they try entering him as a jumper.
The Galloping Major

The Duke of Wellington’s attempt to restore peace to France is threatened by a French Duchess.
The Iron Duke

Old man of class and character living in a London square after both have suffered from time. Before his house is pulled down the residents surprise him with a party.
The Square

Story about a group of young cyclist track riders and their effort to retain their track against long odds.
Skid Kids

When Miles Cornwall returns suddenly to the home he shares with his father and sister in a grace-and-favour house at St. James's Palace, he's amazed to find a pretty Irish girl in his favorite armchair. Intrigued, he turns on the charm but, as she explains her situation, he finds himself unaccountably falling in love with this pretty interloper.
Who Goes There!

Two friends get drunk and decide to switch identities. One is a Parliamentary Secretary, and the other is the captain of a ship. The former's lack of sea knowledge causes several catastrophes, including torpedoing the First Lord of The Admiralty. The grass is always greener.... In this British comedy, two drunken comrades find out the truth of that saying when they decide to trade places for a while. One of the boozers is a public relations man who knows nothing about sailing, while the other is a captain for the Royal Navy. Comic mayhem ensues as the hapless "captain" tries to run his ship and follow orders.
Carry On Admiral

An out of work show girl poses as a nurse and undertakes the job of looking after Clinton Clay, a composer and playboy, jilted by his Russian wife. She stands up to his tantrums and supersedes his wife in his affections.
Flight from Folly

Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
Around the World in 80 Days

A young couple become engaged, but enjoy a number of comedic aventures before their wedding day.
Quiet Wedding

During the Second World War a British schoolteacher working in Denmark is caught up when the Germans invade.


