Cast: Ronald Colman

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Ronald Colman. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Lost Horizon

1937 · Movie · 132 min. · United States

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Ronald Colman · Jane Wyatt · John Howard · Edward Everett Horton

Synopsis Lost Horizon (1937) begins in 1935, as the pacifist British diplomat Robert Conway, destined to become Foreign Secretary, aids a group of ninety Westerners in fleeing the Chinese city of Baskul amidst a revolution. Conway, along with his brother George,...

7.5

3K votes

7.5

3K votes

Random Harvest

1942 · Movie · 125 min. · United States

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Ronald Colman · Greer Garson · Philip Dorn · Susan Peters

Synopsis Random Harvest (1942) follows the journey of a soldier who, at the conclusion of the First World War, emerges from a Midlands asylum with no recollection of his past. Known as Smithy, he was discovered in the trenches with a...

7.4

933 votes

7.4

933 votes

7.2

30 votes

The Prisoner of Zenda

1937 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Ronald Colman · Madeleine Carroll · C. Aubrey Smith · Raymond Massey

Synopsis The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) presents a thrilling tale based on Anthony Hope's classic adventure novel. A humble Englishman is compelled to impersonate his royal cousin, who has been abducted, to secure the throne of a small European nation. As...

7.2

930 votes

7.2

930 votes

Lady Windermere's Fan

1925 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Ronald Colman · Irene Rich · May McAvoy · Bert Lytell

Synopsis Lady Windermere's Fan (1925) centers around a scandalous secret that threatens to upend the lives of the Windermere family. Mrs. Erlynne, a woman with a questionable past, resurfaces in London and reveals to Lord Windermere that she is his wife's...

7.2

488 votes

7.2

488 votes

The Talk of the Town

1942 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction George Stevens

Cast Cary Grant · Jean Arthur · Ronald Colman · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis The Talk of the Town (1942) follows the story of Leopold Dilg, an accused arsonist who escapes from jail and seeks refuge in the home of his old friend and sweetheart, Nora. Nora, who is renting a farmhouse to Supreme...

7.1

1K votes

7.1

1K votes

A Tale of Two Cities

1935 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Direction Jack Conway

Cast Ronald Colman · Elizabeth Allan · Edna May Oliver · Reginald Owen

Synopsis A Tale of Two Cities (1935) is a meticulously crafted film adaptation of Charles Dickens' renowned novel set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. The story revolves around Sydney Carton, a once-promising lawyer whose life has spiraled into dissipation....

7.1

630 votes

7.1

630 votes

A Double Life

1947 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction George Cukor

Cast Ronald Colman · Signe Hasso · Edmond O'Brien · Shelley Winters

Synopsis A Double Life (1947) follows the story of a renowned middle-aged Broadway actor, Anthony "Tony" John, who is deeply devoted to his craft but struggles with loneliness and unresolved feelings for his ex-wife, Brita. The film delves into Tony's psychological...

6.9

685 votes

6.9

685 votes

Direction Gene Kelly

Cast Fred Astaire · Gene Kelly · Judy Garland · Mickey Rooney

Synopsis That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) showcases a delightful compilation of unforgettable scenes curated by Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. This sequel to the original "That's Entertainment" goes beyond the typical musical numbers, delving into a rich tapestry of comedy and...

6.8

165 votes

6.8

165 votes

6.7

23 votes

The Light That Failed

1939 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Ronald Colman · Walter Huston · Muriel Angelus · Ida Lupino

Synopsis The Light That Failed (1939) follows the journey of Dick Heldar, a talented artist residing in London, who is slowly losing his vision. As his sight deteriorates, he is driven to finish his magnum opus—a portrait of Bessie Broke, a...

6.6

53 votes

6.6

53 votes

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast David Niven · Mario Moreno "Cantinflas" · Charles Boyer · Robert Newton

Synopsis Around the World in 80 Days (1956) follows the journey of the stoic English gentleman Phileas Fogg, who accepts a wager at his club to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Accompanied by his newly hired French valet, Passepartout,...

6.5

8K votes

6.5

8K votes

Cynara

1932 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction King Vidor

Cast Ronald Colman · Kay Francis · Phyllis Barry · Henry Stephenson

Synopsis Cynara (1932) follows the story of Jim Warlock, a prosperous British attorney known for his steadfast and conservative approach in both his professional and personal life. His marriage to Clemency has been content and stable for seven years, but when...

6.4

50 votes

6.4

50 votes

If I Were King

1938 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Frank Lloyd

Cast Ronald Colman · Basil Rathbone · Frances Dee · Ellen Drew

Synopsis If I Were King (1938) is set in 1463, where Paris is under siege by the Duke of Burgundy, a formidable adversary of the king who remains indifferent to the suffering of his people. The city is riddled with betrayal,...

6.4

110 votes

6.4

110 votes

The Devil To Pay

1930 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction George Fitzmaurice

Cast Ronald Colman · Frederick Kerr · Loretta Young · David Torrence

Synopsis The Devil To Pay (1930) follows the story of Willie Leyland, a man known for his extravagant spending, who finds himself back in his family's London residence, once again without a penny to his name. His father, understandably displeased, is...

6.2

26 votes

6.2

26 votes

Under Two Flags

1936 · Movie · 112 min. · United States

Direction Frank Lloyd

Cast Ronald Colman · Claudette Colbert · Victor McLaglen · Rosalind Russell

Synopsis Under Two Flags (1936) follows the journey of Sergeant Victor, who joins the French Foreign Legion after accepting responsibility for his sibling's transgression. Cigarette, a woman with a mysterious past, develops feelings for Victor, while Major Doyle, who is also...

6.1

91 votes

6.1

91 votes

Arrowsmith

1931 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction John Ford

Cast Ronald Colman · Helen Hayes · Richard Bennett · DeWitt Jennings

Synopsis Arrowsmith (1931) follows the journey of a dedicated medical researcher who is dispatched to a region ravaged by a plague outbreak. Faced with the grim reality of the epidemic, the protagonist must navigate the complexities of his mission and make...

6.1

478 votes

6.1

478 votes

Champagne for Caesar

1950 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Richard Whorf

Cast Ronald Colman · Celeste Holm · Vincent Price · Barbara Britton

Synopsis Champagne for Caesar (1950) follows the story of Beauregard Bottomley, an eccentric yet unemployed intellectual who is convinced of his vast knowledge. After being turned down for a job by the arrogant Burnbridge Waters, the president of a soap company,...

6.0

26 votes

6.0

26 votes