Defends humanity before the celestial tribunal, traveling through historical eras to present evidence of human potential and goodness to prevent the detonation of the Super H-bomb.
An English gentleman who bears a striking resemblance to King Rudolph V. He impersonates the drugged king for his coronation, falls in love with Princess Flavia, and later storms Zenda castle to rescue the real king after dueling Rupert of Hentzau. He ultimately departs to uphold Flavia's royal duties.
A celebrated stage actor whose complete immersion in the role of Othello blurs the line between theater and reality. His psychological unraveling leads to delirium, the fatal murder of a waitress, and his eventual suicide on stage during the play's climax.
A flirtatious London gentleman who pursues Lady Windermere despite her resistance. When she becomes distressed by her husband's actions, she flees to Lord Darlington's house and leaves a note for Lord Windermere, making Darlington an important presence in the marital crisis.
A diplomat and writer who survives a plane hijacking and crash in the Himalayas. Rescued to Shangri-La, he becomes enchanted by the valley and named High Lama's successor. After his brother George's death, he loses his memory but eventually recovers it, jumps ship in Singapore, and returns to find Shangri-La.
Beauregard Bottomley is a brilliant polymath who cannot keep a job and lives with his piano-instructor sister, Gwenn. He enters the quiz show to revenge himself on Waters, becomes a sensation by answering questions across every subject, and ultimately makes a deal with Waters while testing whether Flame truly loves him.
Willie Hale is Lord Leland's financially unreliable son, returning from Kenya and repeatedly failing in business. He becomes engaged to Dorothy Hope after winning money at the Derby, but remains tied to Mary Crayle. He ultimately gives Dorothy's payment to Grand Duke Paul and leaves for New Zealand to start a sheep farm.
A British officer gassed in WWI who loses his memory and becomes John Smith. After a happy life with Paula, a taxi accident restores his true identity as a wealthy heir. He rebuilds his family business, enters politics, and eventually marries Margaret (Paula) before his past memories are finally unlocked by familiar surroundings.
A poet and daring rogue raised by Father Villon, François is arrested after robbing a royal storehouse and later kills the treacherous Grand Constable in a brawl. King Louis XI appoints him the new Constable, then sentences him to death. With Katherine's idea, he feeds the starving people and rallies them against the Burgundians, earning the King's pardon and exile.
Distinguished law professor renting the cottage to write a book. Initially clashes with Dilg over legal philosophy but becomes friends and romantic rivals. Investigates Dilg's case, uncovers the truth through a romantic ruse with Bush, stops a mob lynching with a moral speech, and is appointed to the Supreme Court.
A brilliant but cynical and alcoholic barrister who secretly loves Lucie. He ultimately sacrifices his life by swapping places with Darnay at the guillotine.
Chief engineer of the Colorado River diversion project; deeply in love with Barbara; demonstrates exceptional heroism during the catastrophic flood; promises to return and marry her after successfully completing the irrigation work.
Ronald Colman has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1919. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Bulldog Drummond (Ronald Colman) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Story of Mankind, The Prisoner of Zenda, Champagne for Caesar. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
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