Robert Greig
Acting
Biography
Robert Greig (December 27, 1879 – June 27, 1958) was an Australian-American actor who appeared in more than 100 films between 1930 and 1949, usually as the dutiful butler.
Born: December 26, 1879
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Known For
You Can't Take It with You
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Born Ruby Stevens, she was orphaned when she was four. A chance audition led to a chorus job. By 17 she was a Ziegfeld Girl. At 20 she earned excellent reviews for a bit part in a Broadway play — and she had a new name: Barbara Stanwyck.
Sullivan's Travels
Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.
Trouble in Paradise
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.
The Lady Eve
It's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matters complicate when Jean starts falling for her mark. When Charles suspects Jean is a gold digger, he dumps her. Jean, fixated on revenge and still pining for the millionaire, devises a plan to get back in Charles' life. With love and payback on her mind, she re-introduces herself to Charles, this time as an aristocrat named Lady Eve Sidwich.
Lloyd's of London
Norfolk, England, 1770. The nephew of an innkeeper and the son of a reverend maintain a very close friendship until, after living a great adventure, they must separate their paths. The former will head his footsteps to London and bound his destiny to Lloyd's, a thriving insurance company; the latter will eventually become one of the greatest heroes in the history of the British Empire.
Unfaithfully Yours
Before he left for a brief European visit, symphony conductor Sir Alfred De Carter casually asked his staid brother-in-law August to look out for his young wife, Daphne, during his absence. August has hired a private detective to keep tabs on her. But when the private eye's report suggests Daphne might have been canoodling with his secretary, Sir Alfred begins to imagine how he might take his revenge.
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.
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.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Councillor
as Jules
as Algernon McNiff
as Charles, the Butler
as MacFarland
as Jenkins
as Vonce the Butler
as Sir Thomas
as Mr. Orlando (uncredited)
as Gregory
as Spevin
as Cairns, Anton's Butler (uncredited)
as Eunuch
as Wilfred
as Town Crier (uncredited)
as Fields
as Third Member Ale and Quail Club
as Wallace Butler
as Burroughs
as Brearley, Boulton's Butler
as Burrows
as Sir Robert
as Robert
as Man of Basra (uncredited)
as 2nd Buther
as Friar Cautioning John Wyatt (uncredited)
as Friar Cautioning John Wyatt
as Mr. Borst
as Judge Ravenal
as Lord Melville (uncredited)
as Chamberlain
as Willetts
as Giraux
as Alfred
as The Major Domo
as Butler
as Craig, the Butler
as Captain
as Lord Drayton
as Uncle John
as Judd
as Émile Coulvet
as Fat Man
as Henderson
as Childers, Dakin's Butler
as Ziegfeld's Butler (uncredited)
as Hotel Manager
as John Ferguson, Brockton's Butler
as Nightclub patron
as Adolph
as Rosalind
as Peedles
as Fat Man (uncredited)
as Prison Governor at Jean's Release (uncredited)
as Prison Governor at Jean's Release
as Henri
as Mr. Pemberton
as Blore
as The Duke
as The Innkeeper
as Marc Caldwell
as Andrews
as James, Alison's Main Butler (Uncredited)
as Explorer (uncredited)
as 'Diamond Jim' Brady
as Perkins
as Tom's Butler Potter (uncredited)
as Jarvis (butler)
as Swami (uncredited)
as Crum
as White
as Albert
as Radcliff
as Self
as Tulliver the Butler
as Jacques (the Butler)
as Biology Professor (uncredited)
as Major Domo Flammand
as Man Reading 'Wiener Journal' (uncredited)
as Baritone Bartender (uncredited)
as Mack
as Chappel
as Chesterfield
as Hansom Cabby (uncredited)
as Conrad
as Hives
as (uncredited)