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George Davis
George Davis (1889–1965) was a Dutch‑born American actor whose career spanned the silent era into the golden age of Hollywood, leaving an indelible mark on early 20th‑century cinema. Born in Amsterdam on 1889‑03‑20, Davis immigrated with his family to the United States at age twelve, quickly assimilating and developing a passion for the performing arts while attending drama classes in New York City. He made his stage debut in 1910, and by 1914 he had secured his first film role with a prominent silent‑film studio, where his expressive features and commanding presence earned him critical acclaim. Over the next three decades, Davis appeared in more than one hundred productions, ranging from melodramas and historical epics to early talkies, and he was celebrated for his versatility in both leading and character roles. His most notable performances include the 1925 war drama The Silent Front, the 1932 adaptation of The Great Gatsby, and a memorable supporting turn in the 1948 film noir Midnight Shadows. Beyond acting, Davis mentored younger talent, teaching master classes at the Actors Studio and championing the transition to sound cinema. He retired from the screen in 1960, after a distinguished career that reflected both his European roots and his American ambition. Davis passed away in Los Angeles on 1965‑09‑14, leaving behind a legacy of cinematic achievements and a reputation as a dedicated craftsman who bridged two continents and two eras of film history.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: George Davis
Born: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citizenship: Netherlands, United States
Birthday: March 20, 1889
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1910-1960
Children: 2
Spouses: Margaret Davis
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Movies Featuring George Davis
The Circus
Without Love
The Giant of Thunder Mountain
Getting Even
Prince Andrew: The Musical
Men of the North
The Scarlet Empress
Fool’s Luck
Dangerous Partners
Two Sisters from Boston
The Merry Widow
Arise, My Love
The Common Law
Wintertime
A Lady to Love
Lady with a Past
Under-Cover Man
Men of Chance
Till We Meet Again
Million Dollar Baby
Above Suspicion
Home Cured
Chad Hanna
Broken Lullaby
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Lili
The Night Is Young
Action in the North Atlantic
There Goes My Girl
In Person
Always Goodbye
Devil-May-Care
One Hour with You
Love on the Run
The Awakening
Twelve Crowded Hours
That Hamilton Woman
Sherlock Jr.
Mama Steps Out
Wedding Present
South Pacific
Not So Dumb
The Cuban Love Song
To the Victor
Bulldog Drummond’s Bride
Libeled Lady
Private Lives
Jewel Robbery
Fashions of 1934
Love Me Tonight
The Crime Doctor’s Gamble
City in Darkness
Tovarich
Espionage
The Good Fairy
The Emperor’s Candlesticks
The Pied Piper
Hellzapoppin’
Blond Cheat
Madame Bovary
Everything Happens at Night
Conquest
Suzy
The Catman of Paris
Sin Takes a Holiday
Arsène Lupin
Say It in French
4 Devils
You Can’t Have Everything
The Man Who Understood Women
New York Town
Thin Ice
Exposed
Mission to Moscow
I Met Him in Paris
The Inspector General
My Stars
The White Cliffs of Dover
A Woman Rebels
Strangers May Kiss
The Lady Says No
Kiss Me Again
My Dear Miss Aldrich
As You Desire Me
Café Metropole
In a Lonely Place
Magnificent Obsession
Laugh and Get Rich
Blind Alibi
The Iron Mule
Espionage Agent
Treasure of Monte Cristo
Arsène Lupin Returns
They Wanted to Marry
The Lady in Question
For Me and My Gal
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
The Devil Is a Sissy
The Phantom of the Opera
Ice-Capades
The Magic Flame
His Brother’s Wife
Ninotchka
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife
Walking on Air
Rage in Heaven
Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo
The House on 56th Street
Artists and Models Abroad
Career Timeline
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1949
Madame Bovary
Innkeeper (uncredited)
The Inspector General
Ladislaus (uncredited)
Treasure of Monte Cristo
District Attorney
1943
Wintertime
Waiter (uncredited)
Above Suspicion
Proprietor (Uncredited)
Action in the North Atlantic
German Sailor (uncredited)
Mission to Moscow
French Reporter (uncredited)
1941
Million Dollar Baby
Swiss Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Bride Came C.O.D.
Embassy Club Waiter (uncredited)
That Hamilton Woman
Gendarme (uncredited)
Hellzapoppin’
Russian Butler (uncredited)
New York Town
Waiter in French Pavilion (uncredited)
Ice-Capades
Waiter
Rage in Heaven
Proprietor with Telephones (uncredited)
1940
Arise, My Love
Porter (Uncredited)
Chad Hanna
Pete Bostock
The Lady in Question
Customer (uncredited)
1939
Twelve Crowded Hours
Gus, French Waiter (uncredited)
Bulldog Drummond’s Bride
Gaoler
City in Darkness
Alex
Everything Happens at Night
Bellhop
Espionage Agent
Swiss Gendarme (uncredited)
Ninotchka
Porter at Railroad Station (uncredited)
1938
Always Goodbye
French Cabbie (uncredited)
Blond Cheat
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Say It in French
Steward (uncredited)
Blind Alibi
Marcel (uncredited)
Arsène Lupin Returns
Guard at Dock (uncredited)
Bluebeard’s Eighth Wife
Maurice - Second Porter (uncredited)
Artists and Models Abroad
Guard Leader (uncredited)
1937
There Goes My Girl
Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
Mama Steps Out
Gendarme (uncredited)
Tovarich
Gendarme at Celebration
Espionage
Bartender (uncredited)
The Emperor’s Candlesticks
Waiter (uncredited)
Conquest
Grenadier (uncredited)
You Can’t Have Everything
Waiter at Romano's (uncredited)
Thin Ice
Waiter
I Met Him in Paris
Snow Cutter Driver
My Dear Miss Aldrich
Tony - Red Apple Inn Waiter (uncredited)
Café Metropole
Gendarme Outside Café Metropole (uncredited)
They Wanted to Marry
Paul (uncredited)
Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo
Pepito
1936
Love on the Run
Sergeant of Police (uncredited)
Wedding Present
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Libeled Lady
Waiter (uncredited)
Suzy
French Barman (uncredited)
A Woman Rebels
French Purser (uncredited)
The Devil Is a Sissy
Charlie - the Diner Owner (uncredited)
His Brother’s Wife
Milkman (uncredited)
Walking on Air
Airport Baggage Handler (uncredited)
1935
The Night Is Young
Milkman (uncredited)
In Person
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Good Fairy
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Magnificent Obsession
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1932
Lady with a Past
Parisian Romeo (Uncredited)
Under-Cover Man
Bernie
Broken Lullaby
One Hour with You
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Jewel Robbery
Polacheck, the President's Secretary (uncredited)
Love Me Tonight
Pierre Dupont (uncredited)
Arsène Lupin
Sheriff's Man
As You Desire Me
Salter's Butler
1931
The Common Law
Dick's Butler Charles (uncredited)
Men of Chance
The Frenchman
The Cuban Love Song
Soda Jerk (uncredited)
Private Lives
Bellhop
Strangers May Kiss
Waiter
Kiss Me Again
Cafe Waiter (uncredited)
Laugh and Get Rich
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