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John Barrymore Filmography

ActorBORN 1882PHILADELPHIA85 FILMS IN DB

JohnBarrymore

Known for Acting · Going Hollywood: The '30s, The Horror of It All, Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio

85
FILMS IN DB
$873
TOTAL VALUE
24
PRICED
$36
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
State's Attorney
~$100 · DVD · 1932
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Going Hollywood: The '30s
$15 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

John Barrymore, a name synonymous with stage and screen aristocracy, remains a cornerstone for any serious film collector. Known as "The Great Profile," his career spanned the transition from silent to sound cinema, offering a trove of captivating performances ripe for home video rediscovery. Collectors particularly hunt for his early, iconic work, like the mesmerizing dual role in the 1920 silent horror classic *Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde*, a film often found in restored DVD or Blu-ray editions highlighting the artistry of the era. His transition to talkies was equally impactful, solidifying his legacy in films that grace many collector's shelves. *Grand Hotel* (1932), a star-studded pre-Code masterpiece, offers Barrymore at his most debonair, while his comedic brilliance shines through in *Twentieth Century* (1934), a screwball comedy essential for its sharp wit and rapid-fire dialogue. The historical significance of *Don Juan* (1926) also appeals to collectors, as it was a pioneering feature film to utilize the Vitaphone sound-on-disc system. These releases, often meticulously restored, showcase not just Barrymore's undeniable talent, but also key moments in cinematic history.

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