Ferdinand Gottschalk
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ferdinand Gottschalk (28 February 1858 – 10 November 1944) was an English theatre and film actor. He appeared in 76 films between 1917 and 1938. He was born and died in London, England. He made his first appearance on the stage in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1887 and worked continuously after that date including prominent parts on the New York stage as well as in films. He also wrote and produced plays.
Born: February 24, 1858
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Known For
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.
Les Misérables
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Gold Diggers of 1933
When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.
Café Metropole
An American posing as a Russian prince woos a visiting Ohio heiress.
Grand Hotel
Guests at a posh Berlin hotel struggle through worry, scandal, and heartache.
Dancing Lady
Janie lives to dance and will dance anywhere, even stripping in a burlesque house. Tod Newton, the rich playboy, discovers her there and helps her get a job in a real Broadway musical being directed by Patch. Tod thinks he can get what he wants from Janie, Patch thinks Janie is using her charms rather than talent to get to the top, and Janie thinks Patch is the greatest. Steve, the stage manager, has the Three Stooges helping him manage all the show girls. Fred Astaire and Nelson Eddy make appearances as famous Broadway personalities.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A doctor's research into the roots of evil turns him into a hideous depraved fiend.
Josette
Two young men try to wrest their father from the clutches of a gold digger but by mistake think the woman is a young nightclub singer with whom they both fall in love.
That Girl from Paris
Nikki Martin, a beautiful French opera star, stows away on an ocean liner in hopes of escaping her jealous fiancee. Once aboard, she joins an American swing band and falls in love with its leader, who, after hearing her sing, eventually comes to reciprocate her feelings.
The Gay Deception
A wide-eyed working girl wins a $5,000 sweepstakes and plunges into the lush life of New York City, where she meets a bellboy who is more than he seems.
Filmography
as Actor in 'Hollywood Party' (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Papa Le Blanc
as Persian Ambassador
as Monsieur Ginard
as Chief Councilor
as Monsieur Leon Monnet
as John Atherton
as Nikki's Uncle (uncredited)
as Mr. Vincent
as Dr. Meyerhauser
as Snobbish Critic (uncredited)
as Office Man
as Dr. Flesig
as Mr. Squires
as League Speaker
as Armand de Valerie
as Da Vigna
as Enrico Pazzini
as Perichot
as Mr. Higginbotham
as Thenardier
as Perishot
as Old Member
as Prof. Varney
as Chief Inspector Marotte
as M. Alexander Cassiet
as Barouche
as Lebel
as Glabrio (scenes deleted)
as King Maxmilian of Belgardia
as Jeweler
as Augustus Telfen
as Scientific Pedant (uncredited)
as Party Guest (uncredited)
as Marcus
as Dr. von Strohn
as Musician
as Cornelius - Lawyer
as Finot
as Mr. Stewart, the Lawyer
as Governor Sir Anthony Daniels
as Judge (uncredited)
as Pettigrew
as Mr. Throstle
as George Rubens
as Sol Glass
as Oswald
as Complaining Club Member (uncredited)
as Mr. Herbert Smith
as Sapiens Sr.
as Brooks' Lawyer
as Taylor
as Alvin Bradford
as Cedric Van Dorn
as Glabrio
as Pimenov
as Rudig
as Duke de Brissac
as Old Man at Table in Music Hall (uncredited)
as Biggy Gore
as Herbert Threadgold