David Torrence

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David Torrence

Acting January 17, 1864

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

David Torrence (born David Tayson; 17 January 1864 – 26 December 1951) was a Scottish film actor. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1913 to 1939. He has a star on the Hollyw…

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Mutiny on the Bounty

Mutiny on the Bounty

7.4 1935 Movie
Captain Blood

Captain Blood

7.2 1935 Movie
Lost Horizon

Lost Horizon

6.9 1937 Movie
Queen Christina

Queen Christina

6.9 1934 Movie
Cavalcade

Cavalcade

5.5 1933 Movie
City Girl

City Girl

7.5 1930 Movie
The Mask of Fu Manchu

The Mask of Fu Manchu

5.4 1932 Movie
Bonnie Scotland

Bonnie Scotland

6.7 1935 Movie
Mary of Scotland

Mary of Scotland

6.2 1936 Movie
Five Star Final

Five Star Final

6.6 1931 Movie
Charlie Chan in London

Charlie Chan in London

6.9 1934 Movie
Disraeli

Disraeli

5.2 1929 Movie

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David Torrence (born David Tayson; 17 January 1864 – 26 December 1951) was a Scottish film actor. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1913 to 1939. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was the brother of actor Ernest Torrence. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and died in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1943
    The Voice That Thrilled the World

    Movie Self (segment 'Disraeli') (archive footage)

  2. 1939
    Rulers of the Sea

    Movie Donald Fenton

  3. 1939
    Stanley and Livingstone

    Movie Mr. Cranston

  4. 1939
    Bulldog Drummond's Bride

    Movie Bank Official

  5. 1937
    Ebb Tide

    Movie Tapena Tom

  6. 1937
    Lost Horizon

    Movie Prime Minister (uncredited)

  7. 1936
    Beloved Enemy

    Movie Alroyd

  8. 1936
    Annie Laurie

    Movie Sir Robert Laurie

  9. 1936
    Mary of Scotland

    Movie Lindsay

  10. 1936
    The Country Doctor

    Movie Governor General

  11. 1935
    Captain Blood

    Movie Andrew Baynes

  12. 1935
    Mutiny on the Bounty

    Movie Lord Hood

  13. 1935
    Harmony Lane

    Movie Mr. Pentland

  14. 1935
    Bonnie Scotland

    Movie Mr. Miggs the Lawyer

  15. 1935
    Black Sheep

    Movie Captain Savage

  16. 1934
    What Every Woman Knows

    Movie Alick Wylie

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  1. 1934
    Charlie Chan in London

    Movie Home Secretary

  2. 1934
    Jane Eyre

    Movie Mr. Brocklehurst

  3. 1934
    Mandalay

    Movie Capt. McAndrews

  4. 1934
    Madame Spy

    Movie Seerfeldt

  5. 1934
    Queen Christina

    Movie Archbishop

  6. 1933
    Berkeley Square

    Movie Lord Stanley

  7. 1933
    The Masquerader

    Movie Fraser

  8. 1933
    Voltaire

    Movie Dr. Tronchin

  9. 1933
    Horse Play

    Movie Uncle Percy

  10. 1933
    Cavalcade

    Movie Man at Disarmament Conference (uncredited)

  11. 1932
    The Mask of Fu Manchu

    Movie McLeod

  12. 1932
    Smilin' Through

    Movie Gardener

  13. 1932
    A Successful Calamity

    Movie Partington

  14. 1931
    Five Star Final

    Movie

  15. 1931
    How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 9: 'The Driver'

    Movie

  16. 1931
    East Lynne

    Movie Sir Richard Hare

  17. 1931
    The Bachelor Father

    Movie Frank "Mac" MacDonald

  18. 1930
    The Devil to Pay!

    Movie Mr. Hope

  19. 1930
    River's End

    Movie McDowell

  20. 1930
    Scotland Yard

    Movie Captain Graves

  21. 1930
    Raffles

    Movie Inspector McKenzie

  22. 1930
    City Girl

    Movie Lem's Father

  23. 1929
    Disraeli

    Movie Lord Michael Probert

  24. 1929
    Hearts in Exile

    Movie Governor