Laughton, Charles 1899-1962
Overview
| Works: | 657 works in 2,425 publications in 8 languages and 32,651 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations History Juvenile works Children's films Animated films Action and adventure films Historical films Detective and mystery films Horror films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Author, Director, Translator, Editor, Narrator, Singer, Restager , Producer, Costume designer, Speaker, Other, Film editor, Librettist, Host, Contributor, Honoree |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Charles Laughton
- Charles Laughton, a difficult actor by Simon Callow( Book )
- Charles Laughton : an intimate biography by Charles Higham( Book )
- Charles Laughton and I by Elsa Lanchester( Book )
- Charles Laughton by William Brown( Book )
- Brecht, Aufbau einer Rolle, Galilei by Bertolt Brecht( Book )
- Great romances of the 20th century( Visual )
- The Charles Laughton story by Kurt D Singer( Book )
- Charles Laughton and Fredric March by Michael Burrows( Book )
- Aufbau einer Rolle : Laughtons Galilei by Bertolt Brecht( Book )
- Charles Laughton : Hollywood's magic people by William Brown( Book )
- The Charles Laughton-Elsa Lanchester collection of paintings and drawings by Morris Graves by Parke-Bernet Galleries( Book )
- The first day in an actor's life : a comedy based on the life of Charles Laughton by Bruce Zortman( Book )
- Focus on Charles Laughton : a legendary British actor recreates memorable moments by Charles Laughton( Recording )
- The hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo( Book )
- Charlʹz Lauton by Vladimir Aleksandrovich Utilov( Book )
- Leben des Galilei by Bertolt Brecht( Book )
- Academy awards collector's edition by Architectural digest( Book )
- Have you got any castles?( Visual )
- La nuit du chasseur (1955), Charles Laughton( )
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Most widely held works by
Charles Laughton
Spartacus by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
96 editions published between 1959 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom
96 editions published between 1959 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom
The Night of the Hunter by
Charles Laughton(
Visual
)
145 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 2,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A psychotic self-styled preacher marries and murders a young widow for her money. He then pursues her children to get his hands on it, only to meet his match in the form of a saintly farm woman
145 editions published between 1955 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 2,447 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A psychotic self-styled preacher marries and murders a young widow for her money. He then pursues her children to get his hands on it, only to meet his match in the form of a saintly farm woman
Mutiny on the Bounty by
Frank Lloyd(
Visual
)
61 editions published between 1935 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1789, the English ship H.M.S. Bounty begins a two-year mission. The ship travels to Tahiti to obtain breadfruit plants that will provide cheap food for slaves in the West Indies, the Bounty's final destination. The captain is William Bligh, a vicious taskmaster who doesn't flinch at giving two dozen lashes to any malcontent on board, for the most minor of infractions. The first mate is Lt. Fletcher Christian, who despises Bligh but has somehow earned the captain's respect. Bligh makes life miserable for the crew, and after the Bounty leaves Tahiti for the West Indies, Bligh orders the ship's doctor, a dying man, to stand on deck despite his illness. The doctor dies, which begins a chain reaction of anger leading to Christian leading a mutiny against Bligh
61 editions published between 1935 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 2,186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1789, the English ship H.M.S. Bounty begins a two-year mission. The ship travels to Tahiti to obtain breadfruit plants that will provide cheap food for slaves in the West Indies, the Bounty's final destination. The captain is William Bligh, a vicious taskmaster who doesn't flinch at giving two dozen lashes to any malcontent on board, for the most minor of infractions. The first mate is Lt. Fletcher Christian, who despises Bligh but has somehow earned the captain's respect. Bligh makes life miserable for the crew, and after the Bounty leaves Tahiti for the West Indies, Bligh orders the ship's doctor, a dying man, to stand on deck despite his illness. The doctor dies, which begins a chain reaction of anger leading to Christian leading a mutiny against Bligh
Witness for the prosecution by
Billy Wilder(
Visual
)
67 editions published between 1957 and 2015 in English and German and held by 1,782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure his inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unwoven in a shocking, chilling conclusion
67 editions published between 1957 and 2015 in English and German and held by 1,782 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure his inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unwoven in a shocking, chilling conclusion
The hunchback of Notre Dame by
Victor Hugo(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1939 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Academy award winner Charles Laughton stars as Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame and Maureen O'Hara is Esmeralda, the beautiful gypsy he adores
62 editions published between 1939 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Academy award winner Charles Laughton stars as Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame and Maureen O'Hara is Esmeralda, the beautiful gypsy he adores
Jamaica Inn by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
111 editions published between 1939 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maureen O'Hara's first film is the brooding story of a nobleman who leads a cutthroat ship-looting band of men. Charles Laughton is a magnificent villain and Hitchcock glories in the moody atmosphere
111 editions published between 1939 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,327 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maureen O'Hara's first film is the brooding story of a nobleman who leads a cutthroat ship-looting band of men. Charles Laughton is a magnificent villain and Hitchcock glories in the moody atmosphere
Advise & consent by
Otto Preminger(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1962 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Senate investigation into the President's newly nominated Secretary of State, gives light to a secret from the past, which may not only ruin the candidate, but the President's character as well
28 editions published between 1962 and 2014 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Senate investigation into the President's newly nominated Secretary of State, gives light to a secret from the past, which may not only ruin the candidate, but the President's character as well
Hobson's choice by
Tom Gutteridge(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1953 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An owner of a Victorian-era boot shop finds himself in a battle of wills with his headstrong eldest daughter, who wants to make her own professional and personal decisions in her life
42 editions published between 1953 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 814 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An owner of a Victorian-era boot shop finds himself in a battle of wills with his headstrong eldest daughter, who wants to make her own professional and personal decisions in her life
The private life of Henry VIII by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
73 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Alexander Korda's first major international success is a raucous, entertaining, even poignant glimpse into the bedrooms of the infamous king and his six wives."--Container
73 editions published between 1933 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 783 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Alexander Korda's first major international success is a raucous, entertaining, even poignant glimpse into the bedrooms of the infamous king and his six wives."--Container
Island of lost souls by
Erle C Kenton(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1932 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mad doctor conducts ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there
23 editions published between 1932 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mad doctor conducts ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there
Tell me a story : an anthology by
Charles Laughton(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1957 in English and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Laughton is a master storyteller, and here he has compiled the stories he has read aloud with greatest success-- sixty tales from Biblical passages and Aesop fables, to Kipling and Thurber
3 editions published in 1957 in English and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Laughton is a master storyteller, and here he has compiled the stories he has read aloud with greatest success-- sixty tales from Biblical passages and Aesop fables, to Kipling and Thurber
The Paradine case by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
47 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a suspenseful courtroom drama, a beautiful woman is accused of having murdered her husband
47 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 673 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a suspenseful courtroom drama, a beautiful woman is accused of having murdered her husband
The big clock by
John Farrow(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1948 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hotshot crime magazine editor George Stroud inadvertently becomes the subject of a murder investigation after spending an evening with his boss' mistress"--Container
15 editions published between 1948 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 555 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hotshot crime magazine editor George Stroud inadvertently becomes the subject of a murder investigation after spending an evening with his boss' mistress"--Container
Rembrandt by
Alexander Korda(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 1936 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Beginning with Rembrandt in his prime, the film tracks his quiet descent into loneliness and isolated self-expression following the death of his wife."--Container
59 editions published between 1936 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Beginning with Rembrandt in his prime, the film tracks his quiet descent into loneliness and isolated self-expression following the death of his wife."--Container
Galileo by
Bertolt Brecht(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1974 and 2008 in English and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Screen version of Bertolt Brecht's play about Galileo, the 17th century Italian who laid the foundations of modern science. Galileo made himself one of the world's first telescopes and discovered the moons of Jupiter. He supported Copernicus' theory that the Earth revolved around the Sun. This brought him into conflict with the Catholic Church. By threatening him with torture, the Church forced him to recant his views in front of a tribunal, and sentenced him to house arrest. However, Galileo's trials and theories inspired others like Newton and Kepler to prove that the Earth was not the center of the Universe
10 editions published between 1974 and 2008 in English and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Screen version of Bertolt Brecht's play about Galileo, the 17th century Italian who laid the foundations of modern science. Galileo made himself one of the world's first telescopes and discovered the moons of Jupiter. He supported Copernicus' theory that the Earth revolved around the Sun. This brought him into conflict with the Catholic Church. By threatening him with torture, the Church forced him to recant his views in front of a tribunal, and sentenced him to house arrest. However, Galileo's trials and theories inspired others like Newton and Kepler to prove that the Earth was not the center of the Universe
Captain Kidd(
Visual
)
64 editions published between 1945 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pirate Captain Kidd tricks King William III into giving him royal orders, but enemies (whom he believes to be dead) return to see him hanged
64 editions published between 1945 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pirate Captain Kidd tricks King William III into giving him royal orders, but enemies (whom he believes to be dead) return to see him hanged
Les misérables by
Lewis Milestone(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1935 and 2013 in English and held by 451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jean Valjean is a young man accused of stealing. He escapes prison and spends the rest of his life miserable and being chased by one man: a policeman named Valert
12 editions published between 1935 and 2013 in English and held by 451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jean Valjean is a young man accused of stealing. He escapes prison and spends the rest of his life miserable and being chased by one man: a policeman named Valert
The old dark house by
James Whale(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1993 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of travelers on a mountain road, overtaken by a thunderstorm and torrential rains, seek shelter in a mysterious old mansion. It is full of eerie characters and uncanny happenings
10 editions published between 1993 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A group of travelers on a mountain road, overtaken by a thunderstorm and torrential rains, seek shelter in a mysterious old mansion. It is full of eerie characters and uncanny happenings
The fabulous country, an anthology by
Charles Laughton(
Book
)
9 editions published in 1962 in English and held by 373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published in 1962 in English and held by 373 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Man on the Eiffel Tower(
Visual
)
32 editions published between 1950 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This adaptation of the novel A Battle of Nerves by the great Belgian crime writer Georges Simenon stars Charles Laughton as the famous Detective Maigret. The film, set in Paris, climaxes in a spectular scene atop the Eiffel Tower
32 editions published between 1950 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This adaptation of the novel A Battle of Nerves by the great Belgian crime writer Georges Simenon stars Charles Laughton as the famous Detective Maigret. The film, set in Paris, climaxes in a spectular scene atop the Eiffel Tower
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Related Identities
- Criterion Collection (Firm) Distributor
- Simmons, Jean 1929-2010 Performer Actor
- Curtis, Tony 1925-2010 Performer Actor
- Kubrick, Stanley Restager Film editor Director Author
- Bryna Productions, Inc Producer
- Douglas, Kirk 1916- Producer Performer Actor
- Trumbo, Dalton 1905-1976 Scenarist Author of screenplay
- O'Hara, Maureen 1920-2015 Other Interviewee Costume designer Performer Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
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Associated Subjects
Actors Animal experimentation Bligh, William, Bounty (Ship) Bounty Mutiny (1789) Brothers and sisters Cabinet officers Christian, Fletcher, Christie, Agatha, Drury, Allen England--Cornwall (County) Esmeralda (Fictitious character) Ex-convicts Fast, Howard, Film adaptations France France--Paris French Polynesia--Tahiti (Island) Galilei, Galileo, Gladiators Great Britain Grubb, Davis, Hall, James Norman, Henry--VIII,--King of England, Historic ships Hugo, Victor, Impostors and imposture Laughton, Charles, Man-woman relationships Murder Murder--Investigation Mutiny Nordhoff, Charles, Notre-Dame de Paris (Cathedral) Pitcairn Islands Politics and government Quasimodo--(Fictitious character) Revolutionaries Rome (Empire) Servile Wars (Rome : 135-71 B.C.) Ship captains Slave insurrections Smugglers Spartacus, Stalkers Toleration Trials (Murder) United States Voyages and travels Widows
Alternative Names
Čārlzs Lotons
Carolus Laughton
Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton acteur et réalisateur britannique
Charles Laughton actor y director de cine y teatro
Charles Laughton Aktor dan Sutradara Amerika
Charles Laughton attore e regista britannico
Charles Laughton britischer, ab 1950 US-amerikanischer Schauspieler und Regisseur
Charles Laughton Brits filmregisseur
Charles Laughton britský herec a režisér
Charles Laughton Ingles-Amerikano nga aktor
Laughton, Charles
Lauton, Charl'z 1899-1962
Τσαρλς Λότον
Лоутон, Чарльз
Чарлз Лоутон
Чарлс Лотон
Чарлс Лотън
צ'ארלס לוטון
צ'ארלס לוטון סופר בריטי
تشارلز لوتن
تشارلز لوتون
چارلز لوتن
چارلز لۆتن
চার্লস লটন
ชาลส์ ลาฟตัน
ჩარლზ ლოტონი
찰스 로턴
チャールズ・ロートン
查尔斯·劳顿
查尔斯·劳顿 美国演员
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