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A Few Words on Robert Donat

April 26, 2015 By retromoviebuff Leave a Comment

He was one of the biggest stars in British cinema, but only made 19 films. He was celebrated for his beautiful speaking voice, but suffered from crippling asthma. He made his name playing dashing heroes, but is now best remembered for his performance as a shy schoolteacher. He might be the finest actor Britain ever […]

Filed Under: Actors and Acting Tagged With: Alfred Hitchcock, British Films, Criterion Collection, Greer Garson, Robert Donat

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