Summary Born in England the son of a clergyman, Victor McLaglen traveled the world as a young man, serving in the military, sailing the south seas, boxing, and serving as a physical instructor to a rajah. When he returned to England following WWI a twice decorated soldier, he was noticed by a director who cast him in the lead of The Call of the Road (1920). Within a few short years, he was a top box office draw in his homeland. Working on an American produced British movie was his stepping stone to Hollywood. His ruggedness was different than the typical Hollywood leading man, which made him stand out and had him cast usually as the tough guy. This on-screen persona was in contrast to his true warm nature with his commitment to family, and his love of rose horticulture. The movie What Price Glory (1926) began his long time on-screen pairing with actor Edmund Lowe. Arguably his greatest role was his Oscar winning one in The Informer (1935). His was a long career which spanned into the television era until his death in 1959.
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Genres : Biography Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Jayark Films Corporation Julieart
Summary Born in England the son of a clergyman, Victor McLaglen traveled the world as a young man, serving in the military, sailing the south seas, boxing, and serving as a physical instructor to a rajah. When he returned to England following WWI a twice decorated soldier, he was noticed by a director who cast him in the lead of The Call of the Road (1920). Within a few short years, he was a top box office draw in his homeland. Working on an American produced British movie was his stepping stone to Hollywood. His ruggedness was different than the typical Hollywood leading man, which made him stand out and had him cast usually as the tough guy. This on-screen persona was in contrast to his true warm nature with his commitment to family, and his love of rose horticulture. The movie What Price Glory (1926) began his long time on-screen pairing with actor Edmund Lowe. Arguably his greatest role was his Oscar winning one in The Informer (1935). His was a long career which spanned into the television era until his death in 1959.
Genres : Biography Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Production companies : Jayark Films Corporation Julieart
