I share your very high regard for this actor. No matter the film, he never disappoints and a measure of his genius is that when he is on screen you can’t take your eyes off of him and when he’s absent from a scene you count the seconds until he’s back
As a very passionate and always eager connoisseur of all things film, I really don't think that I could give any numbered list of artists given by ten or even the twenty best throughout the last ten to twelve decades. But my number one would always be uncontested. Unquestionably, it may well be Charles Laughton for the 'next' ten to twelve centuries were I so blessed. 'Uncanny' isn't the right word; Watching him through ten different films, - all showing Mr. Laughton as ten altogether different people is an experience of 'awe', - I am never definitely not watching the same artist 'playing' ten different roles. I am a fly on the wall, entirely unnoticed, watching the goings-on wherever I am, - secretly watching something very private. Mr. Laughton's re-birth from one person and place some time later into an altogether different person, place, and thing is nothing short of truly phenomenal. He does not act, or preform, play, or depict a character. Charles Laughton simply IS NOT some cast member reading a script - 'acting' a role. Truly an amazing man.
Beautiful said. I completely agree! I think the biggest tragedy of modern day film is that legends like him are simply not talked about. Glad you found your way to this video and shared. What are some of your favorites from him?
Charles is one of my favorite actors of any time. He was so bold and fearless and no matter the role his intelligence was so obvious. He magically became any personality and was so convincing. A complete joy to observe. I've never been interested in the stage but would have went just to witness his craft.❤🤌🏻👍🏻👍🏻 🌬💀🏴☠️
@@maplestreetmovies Todd Slaughter was another one, but Charles always had the most beautiful ladies of the big screen. Jamaica Inn was my first but second was my favorite Captain Kidd and now I have a couple more to catch up on that you have mentioned. Great coverage 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤌🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤
As a young child there was no tv. My parents enjoyed going to the movies and I remember my father telling me that Charles Laughton was one of the greatest actors ever. I love Hobson choice and will enjoy watching these. Thank you so much for posting.
At ten years old I walked into our living room where my dad was watching Witness For The Prosecution and just a quick glance at Laughton pulling off the monocle test had me in awe. Last Laughton feature I've watched was Vessel Of Wrath with Elsa Lanchester. Very African Queenesque. You got to give it to performers who put the work in despite its overall quality and Laughton proved himself to be just that many a times over.
I don't think Laughton ever gave a bad performance (though he is over the top at times in Jamaica Inn.) So glad that Tales of Manhattan made it on the list! Such an underrated film.
Hobson, and Hunchback are great. I've also think Witness for the Prosecution was a gut wrencher. I've watched Hobson about 10 times. His portrayal of a drunk is extraordinary. Thank you. 😊
I highly recommend The Barretts of Wimpole Street, where Charles Laughton plays Norma Shearer's domineering father. I was really surprised how disturbing his character is, especially for a movie made in 1934.
Hopson's Choice is a true comedy classic. Anyone who hasn't seen this movie....drop everything, see it now. What a shame he didn't make 10 more of these.
Great overview Nathan. I was introduced to the redoubtable Charles Laughton by my grandmother and mother who were both huge fans and considered him the greatest screen actor of their time. Like yourself, it is easy to get 'hooked' on Charles!! I have seen almost all of his films, and have many on DVD and old VHS(!!). Around 15-16 of his movies are available in full on YT. To get an idea of his amazing versatility all you need to do is watch the 8 movies he made in 1932 & 1933, culminating, of course, with 'The Private Life of Henry VIII' - the diversity is truly amazing. I can't think of any other major star who had so many memorable and unique characterizations in their first 12-18 months as a screen actor - from Nero in 'The Sign of the Cross'; Dr Moreau in 'Island of Lost Souls'; the River King in 'White Woman'; the submarine commander in "Devil and the Deep'
The only film I've seen of Charles is Hobsons Choice, I'm 57 now and I think I saw it for the first time somewhere in my 20s - wow. Thank you for bringing this absolutely superb actor more to my attention. I'll be using your review to further look into this very worthy actor. I know of his personal ... diversities ... somehow, and perhaps thankfully ... in this day and age such things are taken to be the salt and pepper but not the actual substance of the main dish ... a sentiment I would like to think Mr Laughton might appreciate?
Just one tiny correction if I may! ... "On Our Merry Way" is the title of the reissue of "A Miracle Can Happen." This featured three individual stories, the second of which starred Laughton as a bible-reading minister. However, the studio didn't care for it, so his segment was removed and replaced by a different story starring Dorothy Lamour. As it happens, "A Miracle Can Happen" had already been sent abroad for dubbing into Spanish with the title "Una Encuesta Llamada Milagro." It was under this title that it was issued on DVD with the original English soundtrack retained along with the dubbed Spanish one. If you google "Una Encuesta Llamada Milagro" and click 'images' you'll see Laughton's name in the DVD cast list. "On Our Merry Way" on the other hand doesn't show his name on the DVD cover as he wasn't in it!
Enjoyed ur salute to MR L....hes MY favorite actor...so fascinating to watch..THATS why RUGGLES OF RED GAP...is my favorite-his quiet speech...his subtle reactions...his marvelous mannerisms...l cant take my eyes off of him....another film favorite is ST MARTINS LANE..as the cockney busker along with the enchantress Vivien Leigh....THE SUSPECT..is another soft contained role....AND.l enjoy the entire cast of THE PARADINE CASE..where he plays a rather lecherous person....he was one consummate actor..nothing he couldn't do....l also LOVE courtroom dramas...and there are many.......sweet dreams
I share your passion for this very singular actor , I can watch anything that he is in , all the films you have mentioned and I also love "Rembrandt " and "Les Miserables" , his performance as Javert is very understandable and clear as to why the man is , as he is , not a pantomime villain , but a flawed man . He knows how people tick and likes to show the audience . There is also a film with a title something like "They Knew What They Wanted" were Charles plays a hopeless Italian vineyard owner who tries to find a wife ,this too , is heartbreaking .He was the reason I became an actor many years ago and I worked with Simon Callow who wrote that great biography on Charles. Another actor I greatly admire is Robert Donat both of these men , though very different have great Humanity in their work..
Great video! Big Charles Laughton fan myself and "Witness for the Prosecution" is a top tier film, in my opinion, because of his performance. Thanks for the video.
Laughton was easily in the top 5 of the greatest actors that ever lived....lacking in physical gifts as you point it.. he had to do it ALL with pure talent....he is one of the very few actors that i will watch the movie just because he is in it... Bette Davis...James Cagney....among the other few..... favorite roles....Witness for the Prosecution....this land is mine...The Hunchback of Notre Dame..The Big Clock...les miserables.. Mutiny on the Bounty...Rembrandt...and Sparticus..though i recommend Every film he has ever appeared in...plus i consider the one movie he directed....The Night of the Hunter....to be an absolute classic the REASON Laughton and the despicable henry fonda did not get along is that fonda was a horrible creep of a man who belittled Laughton for being gay....
It's sad that Laughton was treated the way he was by Fonda! I completely agree with you on watching a movie just for him. I've already found myself doing that many times. And I know I'll do it many more times!
I've only seen 7 of Laughton's films. My favorite 4, which are all excellent, are WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, JAMAICA INN, THE SUSPECT, and LES MISERABLES (1935)
Completely agree, Witness For The Prosecution is the runaway best film starring Laughton. It has one of the most ingenious twists in film history, excellent performances all-round & imo the best courtroom movie ever made. Big fan of This Land Is Mine too & if you liked that then check out films like Pastor Hall, None Shall Escape, The Day Went Well, Hangmen Must Die & The Moon Is Down which are similar films to The Land Is Mine made during the war about Nazi occupation in small communities where the occupants have to decide between defiance or collaboration.
@@maplestreetmovies Yes, I love The Mortal Storm, one of my favourite Stewart movies & probably his darkest movie too. I have the Warner Archive BluRay, looks great. 👍
Speaking of Henry Fonda you ought to do a Top 10 Henry Fonda Films at some point, he really was one of the greatest actors of all time, though I also love Charles Laughton.
Funny you mention that. I had it on the release calendar for his birthday this year (this past May) and got super sick days before. I had been watching up on his filmography too in preparation. But next May, absolutely! It’ll give me more time to watch his movies.
I ❤ you for bringing C. Laughton back into the peoples' minds. So I hope this great actor will not be forgotten. The first film with him that I saw as a child was ,Jamaika Inn' (1939) It is really not his best and in Hitchcocks filmografy for me it is one of the weakest. But Laughtons Performance was great and a little bit over the top. As we say in german: "Er gibt dem Affen Zucker" Unforgettable for me! So I began to discover his work. What a great actor and convincing personality. And by the way, I agree with your no.1😉
@@maplestreetmovies By the way: just last weekend I watched an Interview with Billy Wilder where he tells that he wanted Laughton for the Part of,moustache' in ,Irma la douce'. But unfortunately he was no more able to do this and died of cancher just a few weeks after Wilderoffered him this part. So he past away to soon in 1962. And did you ever watch 'the night of the hunter'? It is the only Film he directed. Also an exciting experience with Bob Mitchum!
Great list, I had to go through his list of performances not better pictures for you to watch Big Clock Beachcomber Rembrandt Sign of the Cross I have never watched Advise and Consent. Soon!
Laughton was considered to be the greatest actor of all time but today self appointed "MOvie experts' on you tube that rarely watch black and white films don't even include him in their top ten or even top 50. This has nothing to do with his acting ability but more to do with their limited range of knowledge. The ability of Laughton to play such diverse characters as the Comedic Ruggles of Red Gap and the vilianous Captain Bligh with equal credibility makes his case that he is exceptional.
In yr 2024 (70 yrs later I am obsessed watching HOBSON'S CHOICE (1954), Disagree w/you, MAGGIE (Brenda DeBanzie) stole the pix & Laughton knew it. I do NOT see it as a "comedy" but rather a tragedy -- with a GREAT/POSITIVE ending !
If you haven't seen "Rembrandt" (1936) or "The Suspect" (1946) yet, please do so as soon as you can. I think you'll love both films. My top five Charles Laughton films: 5. Rembrandt 4. Spartacus 3. Witness for the Prosecution 2. The Suspect 1. Mutiny on the Bounty
Thank you! I've seen the Suspect, it barely missed the top 10! I have not seen Remembrandt though but it is on the watchlist and I look forward to seeing it some day!
@@maplestreetmovies Never mind. I was thinking of Edward G Robinson, although Laughton was caricatured a few times as well with Henry VIII and Captain Bligh.
Hobson's Choice, 😢😢the 1954 B+W David Lean Comedy from England is an unknown Gem. I disagree about his old maid daughter being a bore. I thought her romance and marriage with Will ,the boot hand ,was very touching.
My family is related to him in some way. So I was curious and looking him up. We even share his name. I'm a Laughton and so is my brother. Not saying everyone who shares the name are related. But he is also on our family tree. I just didn't know who he was.
You need to watch "O'Henry's Full House" where he plays a down on his luck HoBo who can't even get himself elected. It is Marilyn Monroe's first small part with big name co stars.
I am into my politics in a big way , there is a scene in the film spartacus, where charles laughton character, says "I'll take a little republican corruption along with a little republican freedom but I won't take the dictatorship of Crassus and no freedom at all!" And that quote has stuck.
I share your very high regard for this actor. No matter the film, he never disappoints and a measure of his genius is that when he is on screen you can’t take your eyes off of him and when he’s absent from a scene you count the seconds until he’s back
Wow that is such a great way of describing him and I 100% agree!
@@maplestreetmovies Me too!
As a very passionate and always eager connoisseur of all things film, I really don't think that I could give any numbered list of artists given by ten or even the twenty best throughout the last ten to twelve decades. But my number one would always be uncontested. Unquestionably, it may well be Charles Laughton for the 'next' ten to twelve centuries were I so blessed.
'Uncanny' isn't the right word; Watching him through ten different films, - all showing Mr. Laughton as ten altogether different people is an experience of 'awe', - I am never definitely not watching the same artist 'playing' ten different roles.
I am a fly on the wall, entirely unnoticed, watching the goings-on wherever I am, - secretly watching something very private.
Mr. Laughton's re-birth from one person and place some time later into an altogether different person, place, and thing is nothing short of truly phenomenal.
He does not act, or preform, play, or depict a character. Charles Laughton simply IS NOT some cast member reading a script - 'acting' a role. Truly an amazing man.
Beautiful said. I completely agree! I think the biggest tragedy of modern day film is that legends like him are simply not talked about. Glad you found your way to this video and shared. What are some of your favorites from him?
Charles Laughton video biography was well done.I loved most of his performance and was saddened by his premature death. Great actor.
Charles is one of my favorite actors of any time. He was so bold and fearless and no matter the role his intelligence was so obvious. He magically became any personality and was so convincing. A complete joy to observe. I've never been interested in the stage but would have went just to witness his craft.❤🤌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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I completely agree! It's a shame he's not better known!
@@maplestreetmovies Todd Slaughter was another one, but Charles always had the most beautiful ladies of the big screen. Jamaica Inn was my first but second was my favorite Captain Kidd and now I have a couple more to catch up on that you have mentioned. Great coverage 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤌🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤
@@johnshifflette1218 Thank you! :)
He was such an amazing actor.
As a young child there was no tv. My parents enjoyed going to the movies and I remember my father telling me that Charles Laughton was one of the greatest actors ever. I love Hobson choice and will enjoy watching these. Thank you so much for posting.
My pleasure!! Glad to find another fan of Laughton!
I too, as I mentioned in my comment, loved watching Hobson's Choice. In fact I watched it several times for the romantic story it portrays.
@@MartinSage it's such a great movie!
At ten years old I walked into our living room where my dad was watching Witness For The Prosecution and just a quick glance at Laughton pulling off the monocle test had me in awe. Last Laughton feature I've watched was Vessel Of Wrath with Elsa Lanchester. Very African Queenesque. You got to give it to performers who put the work in despite its overall quality and Laughton proved himself to be just that many a times over.
That’s an amazing experience. I’ll have to check out Vessel of Wrath.
I don't think Laughton ever gave a bad performance (though he is over the top at times in Jamaica Inn.) So glad that Tales of Manhattan made it on the list! Such an underrated film.
Hobson, and Hunchback are great. I've also think Witness for the Prosecution was a gut wrencher. I've watched Hobson about 10 times. His portrayal of a drunk is extraordinary. Thank you. 😊
I’ve been wanting to rewatch Hobson just for that drunk scene! Thanks for watching!
I highly recommend The Barretts of Wimpole Street, where Charles Laughton plays Norma Shearer's domineering father. I was really surprised how disturbing his character is, especially for a movie made in 1934.
Thank you!!
Great video! Recently saw The night of the hunter and who knew he could not only be a masterpiece himself but also create one.
RIGHT?! I wish so badly he knew how amazing the movie is today! Breaks my heart knowing he thought of it as a failure.
Thanks for mentioning This Land is Mine it is one of the most underrated classic films!!
Hopson's Choice is a true comedy classic. Anyone who hasn't seen this movie....drop everything, see it now. What a shame he didn't make 10 more of these.
Have always adored this man.
Great overview Nathan. I was introduced to the redoubtable Charles Laughton by my grandmother and mother who were both huge fans and considered him the greatest screen actor of their time. Like yourself, it is easy to get 'hooked' on Charles!! I have seen almost all of his films, and have many on DVD and old VHS(!!). Around 15-16 of his movies are available in full on YT. To get an idea of his amazing versatility all you need to do is watch the 8 movies he made in 1932 & 1933, culminating, of course, with 'The Private Life of Henry VIII' - the diversity is truly amazing. I can't think of any other major star who had so many memorable and unique characterizations in their first 12-18 months as a screen actor - from Nero in 'The Sign of the Cross'; Dr Moreau in 'Island of Lost Souls'; the River King in 'White Woman'; the submarine commander in "Devil and the Deep'
He never ceases to amaze me!
Nice job. Thank you for remembering.
This video has made me very interested in looking into Charles Laughton's filmography
So happy to hear that!!
Thank you for your love of these great actors. You are a kindly and perceptive storyteller.
I appreciate it!! Thanks for watching.
The only film I've seen of Charles is Hobsons Choice, I'm 57 now and I think I saw it for the first time somewhere in my 20s - wow. Thank you for bringing this absolutely superb actor more to my attention. I'll be using your review to further look into this very worthy actor. I know of his personal ... diversities ... somehow, and perhaps thankfully ... in this day and age such things are taken to be the salt and pepper but not the actual substance of the main dish ... a sentiment I would like to think Mr Laughton might appreciate?
Totally agree. Thanks for watching, glad you can use this as a resource! Have a blast watching his filmography!
FANTASTIC ,, LIKE TO SEE ALL IN THEIR ENTIREITY
He was amazing!!! Witness for the Prosecution... Is perfection!
I completely agree!!
Agree 100%
Just one tiny correction if I may! ... "On Our Merry Way" is the title of the reissue of "A Miracle Can Happen." This featured three individual stories, the second of which starred Laughton as a bible-reading minister. However, the studio didn't care for it, so his segment was removed and replaced by a different story starring Dorothy Lamour. As it happens, "A Miracle Can Happen" had already been sent abroad for dubbing into Spanish with the title "Una Encuesta Llamada Milagro." It was under this title that it was issued on DVD with the original English soundtrack retained along with the dubbed Spanish one. If you google "Una Encuesta Llamada Milagro" and click 'images' you'll see Laughton's name in the DVD cast list. "On Our Merry Way" on the other hand doesn't show his name on the DVD cover as he wasn't in it!
"Witness for the Prosecution." is truly a brilliant film which has a wonderful twist at the end.
Love Laughton. I think he's awesome in Island of Lost Souls.
Enjoyed ur salute to MR L....hes MY favorite actor...so fascinating to watch..THATS why RUGGLES OF RED GAP...is my favorite-his quiet speech...his subtle reactions...his marvelous mannerisms...l cant take my eyes off of him....another film favorite is ST MARTINS LANE..as the cockney busker along with the enchantress Vivien Leigh....THE SUSPECT..is another soft contained role....AND.l enjoy the entire cast of THE PARADINE CASE..where he plays a rather lecherous person....he was one consummate actor..nothing he couldn't do....l also LOVE courtroom dramas...and there are many.......sweet dreams
Thank you for your comment and for watching! I’m adding St Martins Lane to my watchlist! And you’ve made me want to rewatch Ruggles!! He’s so amazing!
I share your passion for this very singular actor , I can watch anything that he is in , all the films you have mentioned and I also love "Rembrandt " and "Les Miserables" , his performance as Javert is very understandable and clear as to why the man is , as he is , not a pantomime villain , but a flawed man . He knows how people tick and likes to show the audience . There is also a film with a title something like "They Knew What They Wanted" were Charles plays a hopeless Italian vineyard owner who tries to find a wife ,this too , is heartbreaking .He was the reason I became an actor many years ago and I worked with Simon Callow who wrote that great biography on Charles. Another actor I greatly admire is Robert Donat both of these men , though very different have great Humanity in their work..
Thank you for the suggestions! I’m glad to find another Laughton fan, he truly is one of the greatest to ever do it!
Great video! Big Charles Laughton fan myself and "Witness for the Prosecution" is a top tier film, in my opinion, because of his performance. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching! Glad to find another fan!!
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Well he directed probably the best movie ever made Night of the Hunter. I thought that was going to be your surprise #1.
Nope, he doesn’t act in it :)
This land is mine is my favorite movie...I just love Charles Laughton!
Cool to find a fan for it, it’s so underrated!
Of course I love youR commentary and your knowledge
Laughton was easily in the top 5 of the greatest actors that ever lived....lacking in physical gifts as you point it.. he had to do it ALL with pure talent....he is one of the very few actors that i will watch the movie just because he is in it... Bette Davis...James Cagney....among the other few.....
favorite roles....Witness for the Prosecution....this land is mine...The Hunchback of Notre Dame..The Big Clock...les miserables.. Mutiny on the Bounty...Rembrandt...and Sparticus..though i recommend Every film he has ever appeared in...plus i consider the one movie he directed....The Night of the Hunter....to be an absolute classic
the REASON Laughton and the despicable henry fonda did not get along is that fonda was a horrible creep of a man who belittled Laughton for being gay....
It's sad that Laughton was treated the way he was by Fonda! I completely agree with you on watching a movie just for him. I've already found myself doing that many times. And I know I'll do it many more times!
I've only seen 7 of Laughton's films. My favorite 4, which are all excellent, are WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, JAMAICA INN, THE SUSPECT, and LES MISERABLES (1935)
I’ve seen all but Les Miserables and I really need to watch it!
Completely agree, Witness For The Prosecution is the runaway best film starring Laughton. It has one of the most ingenious twists in film history, excellent performances all-round & imo the best courtroom movie ever made. Big fan of This Land Is Mine too & if you liked that then check out films like Pastor Hall, None Shall Escape, The Day Went Well, Hangmen Must Die & The Moon Is Down which are similar films to The Land Is Mine made during the war about Nazi occupation in small communities where the occupants have to decide between defiance or collaboration.
Thank you!! Have you seen The Mortal Storm? That’s another movie I’d add to that sub-genre.
@@maplestreetmovies Yes, I love The Mortal Storm, one of my favourite Stewart movies & probably his darkest movie too. I have the Warner Archive BluRay, looks great. 👍
@@NoirFan84 I do too lol! Hope it can find its way to the Criterion Collection someday. But at least we have a blu-ray!
Hobson's Choice, a great favourite of mine.
Oh, to be made of stone like thee. His heart broken.
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Speaking of Henry Fonda you ought to do a Top 10 Henry Fonda Films at some point, he really was one of the greatest actors of all time, though I also love Charles Laughton.
Funny you mention that. I had it on the release calendar for his birthday this year (this past May) and got super sick days before. I had been watching up on his filmography too in preparation. But next May, absolutely! It’ll give me more time to watch his movies.
I ❤ you for bringing C. Laughton back into the peoples' minds.
So I hope this great actor will not be forgotten.
The first film with him that I saw as a child was ,Jamaika Inn' (1939)
It is really not his best and in Hitchcocks filmografy for me it is one of the weakest.
But Laughtons Performance was great and a little bit over the top.
As we say in german:
"Er gibt dem Affen Zucker"
Unforgettable for me!
So I began to discover his work. What a great actor and convincing personality.
And by the way, I agree with your no.1😉
Thanks Thomas!! So glad to be honoring him, he was truly a star!!
@@maplestreetmovies
By the way: just last weekend I watched an Interview with Billy Wilder where he tells that he wanted Laughton for the Part of,moustache' in ,Irma la douce'.
But unfortunately he was no more able to do this and died of cancher just a few weeks after Wilderoffered him this part. So he past away to soon in 1962.
And did you ever watch 'the night of the hunter'? It is the only Film he directed.
Also an exciting experience with Bob Mitchum!
@@thomaskummer9968 I would’ve loved him for that movie!! And I love night of the Hunter!!
Great actor!
Great list, I had to go through his list of performances not better pictures for you to watch
Big Clock
Beachcomber
Rembrandt
Sign of the Cross
I have never watched Advise and Consent. Soon!
@@kenanderson9673 thank you for the recs! I’ve seen Big Clock but all others are on the watchlist.
Great video Nate, as always! Have you seen the Island of Lost Souls and if so what did you think of Laughton performance in it?
I have seen it! I always love him regardless of the movie quality lol. The movie is close to my top 10.
Another great performance by Laughton was in Abbott and Costello meet Captain Kidd.
Agreed! Didn’t care for the movie too much, but loved him in it!
Laughton was considered to be the greatest actor of all time but today self appointed "MOvie experts' on you tube that rarely watch black and white films don't even include him in their top ten or even top 50. This has nothing to do with his acting ability but more to do with their limited range of knowledge. The ability of Laughton to play such diverse characters as the Comedic Ruggles of Red Gap and the vilianous Captain Bligh with equal credibility makes his case that he is exceptional.
Completely agree! I wish more recognized his greatness!
In yr 2024 (70 yrs later I am obsessed watching HOBSON'S CHOICE (1954), Disagree w/you, MAGGIE (Brenda DeBanzie) stole the pix & Laughton knew it. I do NOT see it as a "comedy" but rather a tragedy -- with a GREAT/POSITIVE ending !
He and Vivien leigh!
If you haven't seen "Rembrandt" (1936) or "The Suspect" (1946) yet, please do so as soon as you can. I think you'll love both films.
My top five Charles Laughton films:
5. Rembrandt
4. Spartacus
3. Witness for the Prosecution
2. The Suspect
1. Mutiny on the Bounty
Thank you! I've seen the Suspect, it barely missed the top 10! I have not seen Remembrandt though but it is on the watchlist and I look forward to seeing it some day!
Two more I would add are man from down under, and 1935 Les Miserables.
Thank you!! I’ve been super interested in watching Les Miserables as I’m already a fan of the story!
I think you should see "Rembrandt" - you might put that in the top three.
Not to mention his scene in the unfinished "I, Claudius".
It’s been said that Rocky in the Bugs Bunny cartoons is based on Charles Laughton, but what character and in what movie?
That’s a good question! I’m actually not sure myself, I’d love to look more into it though!
@@maplestreetmovies Never mind. I was thinking of Edward G Robinson, although Laughton was caricatured a few times as well with Henry VIII and Captain Bligh.
@@SuperEgo19 I looked up Rocky after seeing this comment and Edward G. Robinson makes way more sense!
Hobson's Choice, 😢😢the 1954 B+W David Lean Comedy from England is an unknown Gem. I disagree about his old maid daughter being a bore. I thought her romance and marriage with Will ,the boot hand ,was very touching.
Glad you enjoyed her story!
My family is related to him in some way. So I was curious and looking him up. We even share his name. I'm a Laughton and so is my brother. Not saying everyone who shares the name are related. But he is also on our family tree. I just didn't know who he was.
That is seriously so neat!! Thanks for sharing :)
@@maplestreetmovies np ^^
You need to watch "O'Henry's Full House" where he plays a down on his luck HoBo who can't even get himself elected. It is Marilyn Monroe's first small part with big name co stars.
I’ve since seen that one and love his section of the film! I talk about it in my Marilyn Monroe ranking video.
WHERE IS MY ESMERILDA ?
Oh, to be made of stone like thee.
Maureen O'Hara...
Duckie
Vivien leigh.
It is not Charles Law-in it is Charles LaughTon
I hear the Hunchback of Notre Damme is retiring.
30 years back pay in a lump sum.
lol nice
@@maplestreetmovies Big fan of Charley. In an audience with Peter Ustinov , he does the most fantastic impression of Loughton.
No Island of lost souls.
Good movie! Just not in my top 10 of his.
Just like hit is pronounced with a t also
How do you say capital T ....... Do you realize what I'm saying
I am into my politics in a big way , there is a scene in the film spartacus, where charles laughton character, says
"I'll take a little republican corruption along with a little republican freedom but I won't take the dictatorship of Crassus and no freedom at all!"
And that quote has stuck.
Cool how that can be applied to any side, as long as a dictatorship isn’t the end result!
Charles Laughton pronounced with a T