Eric Mayne
Acting
Biography
Eric Mayne (April 28, 1865 – February 10, 1947) was an Irish born American actor. Mayne was born in Dublin and was a star on stage in London in the early 20th century, at the London Lyceum and at Drury Lane. In 1908 and 1910 he played Prince Hildred in The Prince and the Beggar Maid at the Lyceum Theatre in London. He appeared in the films The New York Peacock, Wife Number Two, Her Hour, Help! Help! Police!, Marooned Hearts, The Conquering Power, Turn to the Right, The Prisoner of Zenda, Pawned, Dr. Jack, My American Wife, The Christian, Suzanna, Prodigal Daughters, Human Wreckage, Her Reputation, Cameo Kirby, The Drums of Jeopardy, Black Oxen, The Yankee Consul, Gerald Cranston's Lady, Her Night of Romance, The Scarlet Honeymoon, Cyclone Cavalier, East Lynne, Hearts and Spangles, Folly of Youth, Money to Burn, Married Alive, The Canyon of Adventure, Rackety Rax, Night of Terror, The Drunkard and Ticket to Paradise, among others. Mayne died in his sleep in Hollywood, California, on February 10, 1947.
Born: April 27, 1865
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland, UK [now Republic of Ireland]
Known For
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
The Philadelphia Story
When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.
Duck Soup
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Holiday
Johnny Case, a freethinking financier, has finally found the girl of his dreams — Julia Seton, the spoiled daughter of a socially prominent millionaire — and she's agreed to marry him. But when Johnny plans a holiday for the two to enjoy life while they are still young, his fiancée has other plans & that is for Johnny to work in her father's bank!
All This, and Heaven Too
When lovely and virtuous governess Henriette Deluzy comes to educate the children of the debonair Duc de Praslin, a royal subject to King Louis-Philippe and the husband of the volatile and obsessive Duchesse de Praslin, she instantly incurs the wrath of her mistress, who is insanely jealous of anyone who comes near her estranged husband. Though she saves the duchess's little son from a near-death illness and warms herself to all the children, she is nevertheless dismissed by the vengeful duchess. Meanwhile, the attraction between the duke and Henriette continues to grow, eventually leading to tragedy.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - a good and an evil side. He believes that by separating the two, man can become liberated. He succeeds in his experiments with chemicals to accomplish this and transforms into Hyde to commit horrendous crimes. When he discontinues use of the drug, it is already too late.
Vagabond Lady
Josephine Spiggins is thinking of marrying John Spear, the stuffed-shirt son of a department store owner. When John's free-spirit brother Tony returns from touring the South Seas in his boat, the "Vagabond Lady," Jo is attracted to him instead.
Gentleman Jim
As bare-knuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top of the boxing world.
Give Us This Night
After being introduced to the world of opera, a fisherman (Jan Kiepura) falls for a woman (Swarthout) whose guardian is a noted composer (Philip Merivale). They met when the fisherman evaded the police by seeking refuge in the village church. While there, they are each captivated by hearing the other singing Mass. The beautiful woman falls in love with the fisherman with the wonderful voice.
David Harum
Rogers plays a small town banker in the 1890s whose chief rival is the deacon (Middleton) with whom he has traded horse flesh. Taylor is a bank teller who places a winning $4,500 bet on a 10-1 harness racing horse, making him Rogers' bank partner.
Filmography
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Singing Teacher
as Man in Library (uncredited)
as Banker (uncredited)
as Cafe Patron (uncredited)
as Chess Match Spectator (uncredited)
as Member of Mesmer Club (uncredited)
as Nightclub Guest (uncredited)
as Audience Member (Uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Investor (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as General Saunders
as Singing Man on Apartment Stairway (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Curious Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as Olympic Club Member (uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
as Townsman
as Football Game Spectator (uncredited)
as Congressman (uncredited)
as Restaurant Patron
as Alienist (Uncredited)
as Cafe Patron
as Train Passenger (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (Uncredited)
as Cafe Patron (uncredited)
as Nobleman
as Concert Spectator (uncredited)
as Luncheon Guest (uncredited)
as Saloon Patron (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Member of the Court (uncredited)
as Court Magistrate
as Party Guest
as Man in Senate Building (uncredited)
as Man in Concert Audience
as Restaurant Patron
as Museum Exhibit Attendee (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
as Court Member (uncredited)
as Theatregoer
as Churchgoer (uncredited)
as Minor Role
as Cosmos Club Patron (uncredited)
as Train Passenger
as Man at Auction (uncredited)
as Dignitary
as Judge (Uncredited)
as Operagoer
as Court-Martial Participant (uncredited)
as Army Officer
as Man at Opera Recital (uncredited)
as Doctor at Conference
as Artie Rencelaw
as Bidder at Auction (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Professor at Service (Uncredited)
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
as One of Lally's Escorts
as Man receiving electric permanent / Fainting Dinner Guest (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Third Judge (uncredited)
as Foreign Diplomat (uncredited)
as Doctor on Street (uncredited)
as Bedford College Dignitary (uncredited)
as Aristocrat at Ball (uncredited)
as Doctor (Uncredited)
as Dr. Vanderveer
as Musician in Speakeasy (uncredited)
as Gambler (uncredited)
as Lanyon's Associate at Lecture (uncredited)
as Dignitary at Luncheon (uncredited)
as Dignitary at Court
as Theatregoer (uncredited)
as Board Member (uncredited)
as Gambler
as Doctor
as Don Emilio
as Colonel of Legionnaires
as Don Miguel Castanares
as The Dean
as Dr. McMaster
as Don Diego Valdez
as Dr. Carris
as Doctor
as Member of Bertie's Slumming Party (uncredited)
as Dr. Voija Pourtalis
as Dr. Harrington
as Cyrus Braidwood
as Official Asking for Signature (uncredited)
as President Gonzales
as George Crandall
as Mark Randolph
as Dr. Scott
as Sir James Guthrie
as Prof. Gregorius
as French Major
as The Prince
as Admiral Rutledge
as Party Host
as Banker Burrows
as Lion Film Director
as Colonel Randall
as King Lorenzo
as Dr. Blake
as Dr. Marco Strong
as General De Rannier
as Don Diego Rodriguez
as Gov. Logan
as Carlos DeGrossa
as Dr. Ludwig von Saulsbourg
as Rudolf's Brother Lord Burlesdon (uncredited)
as Mr. Morgan
as Dr. Mills
as Victor Grandet
as Count Michael Temesvar
as Cyrus Carter
as Wayne Cottrell
as John Carroll
as John Prim
as James Darwin
as Edward P. Welston
as Duke of Northland
as Phidias Trent
as Henry Bruce
as Dr. Charles Bovar
as Dr. Atwell
as Earl of Linwood
as Mr. Martin
as Errol Manning
as Richard Stockley