Stewart Rome (born Septimus William Ryott; 30 January 1886 – 26 February 1965) was an English actor who appeared in more than 150 films between 1913 and 1950. He was born in Newbury,

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in 1886 and took the stage name of Stewart Rome, which was later unsuccessfully contested by

Cecil Hepworth Cecil Milton Hepworth (19 March 1874 – 9 February 1953) was a British film director, producer and screenwriter. He was among the founders of the British film industry and continued making films into the 1920s at his Hepworth Studios. In ...

, who also used the name. He became a major star in the

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Partial filmography

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'' (1914) * '' The Nightbirds of London'' (1915) * ''

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'' (1915) * '' The Baby on the Barge'' (1915) * '' Her Boy'' (1915) * ''

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The Golden Pavement ''The Golden Pavement'' is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Cecil M. Hepworth and starring Alma Taylor, Stewart Rome and Lionelle Howard.Palmer p.790 Cast * Alma Taylor as Brenda Crayle * Stewart Rome as Dennis * Lionelle ...

'' (1915) * '' Molly Bawn'' (1916) * '' Sowing the Wind'' (1916) * ''

Trelawny of the Wells ''Trelawny of the "Wells"'' is an 1898 comic play by Arthur Wing Pinero. It tells the story of a theatre star who attempts to give up the stage for love, but is unable to fit into conventional society. Synopsis ''Trelawny of the "Wells"'' te ...

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'' (1916) * '' The House of Fortescue'' (1916) * '' The White Boys'' (1916) * ''

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The Grand Babylon Hotel ''The Grand Babylon Hotel'' is a novel by Arnold Bennett, published in January 1902, about the mysterious disappearance of a German prince. It originally appeared as a serial in the ''Golden Penny''. The titular Grand Babylon was modelled on the ...

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The Man Behind 'The Times' ''The Man Behind 'The Times is a 1917 British silent crime film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Stewart Rome, Chrissie White and Lionelle Howard.Palmer p.884 Cast * Stewart Rome as Aaron Moss * Chrissie White as Jet Overbury * L ...

'' (1917) * ''

The American Heiress ''The American Heiress'' is a 1917 British silent crime film directed by Cecil M. Hepworth and starring Alma Taylor, Violet Hopson and Stewart Rome.Wintour p.173 Cast * Alma Taylor as Bessie * Violet Hopson Violet Hopson (16 December ...

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Her Marriage Lines ''Her Marriage Lines'' is a 1917 British silent crime film directed by Frank Wilson and starring Stewart Rome, Chrissie White and Violet Hopson.Palmer p.884 Cast * Stewart Rome as Godfrey * Chrissie White as Jean Neville * Violet Hopson ...

'' (1917) * '' The Cobweb'' (1917) * ''

A Great Coup ''A Great Coup'' is a 1919 British silent sports film directed by George Dewhurst and Walter West and starring Stewart Rome, Poppy Wyndham and Gregory Scott. It was based on a novel by Nat Gould Nathaniel Gould (21 December 1857 – 25 ...

'' (1919) * ''

A Daughter of Eve ''A Daughter of Eve'' is a 1919 British silent crime film directed by Walter West and starring Violet Hopson, Stewart Rome and Cameron Carr. Ronald Colman made an early screen appearance. The film is now considered a lost film. Cast * Vio ...

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Snow in the Desert ''Snow in the Desert'' is a 1919 British silent drama film directed by Walter West and starring Violet Hopson, Stewart Rome and Poppy Wyndham. The film featured an early performance from Ronald Colman before he went to Hollywood. It was ba ...

'' (1919) * '' The Gentleman Rider'' (1919) * '' Her Son'' (1920) * '' The Case of Lady Camber'' (1920) * ''

The Imperfect Lover ''The Imperfect Lover'' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by Walter West and starring Violet Hopson, Stewart Rome and Cameron Carr. Cast * Violet Hopson - Noreen Grene * Stewart Rome - Robert Lawne * Cameron Carr - Captain St ...

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Her Penalty ''Her Penalty'' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by Einar Bruun and starring Stewart Rome, Pauline Peters and Clive Brook.Low p.380 Cast * Stewart Rome as James Fenwick * Pauline Peters as Vera Trenchard * Clive Brook as Robe ...

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The Penniless Millionaire ''The Penniless Millionaire'' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by Einar Bruun and starring Stewart Rome, Fabienne Fabrèges and Gregory Scott.Low p.427 Cast * Stewart Rome as Bernard Jarrold * Fabienne Fabrèges as Angela Jarrold ...

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Son of Kissing Cup ''Son of Kissing Cup'' is a 1922 British silent sports film directed by Walter West and starring Violet Hopson, Stewart Rome and Cameron Carr.Low p.454 Like many of West's films it is set in the world of horseracing. Cast * Violet Hopson ...

'' (1922) * '' When Greek Meets Greek'' (1922) * '' The Prodigal Son'' (1923) * '' The Uninvited Guest'' (1923) * ''

The Woman Who Obeyed ''The Woman Who Obeyed'' is a 1923 British silent film directed by Sidney Morgan and starring Stewart Rome, Hilda Bayley, and Peter Dear. Premise An overbearing husband separates his wife from her children but is reconciled to her after he has ...

'' (1923) * '' Fires of Fate'' (1923) * '' The Shadow of the Mosque'' (1923) * ''

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'' (1924) * ''

The Desert Sheik ''The Desert Sheik'' is a 1924 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Tom Terriss and starring Wanda Hawley, Nigel Barrie and Pedro de Cordoba.Munden p.180 British star Stewart Rome also appears in a supporting role. The story is ins ...

'' (1924) * '' The Stirrup Cup Sensation '' (1924) * ''

Father Voss ''Father Voss'' (German:''Vater Voss'') is a 1925 German silent comedy film directed by Max Mack and starring Stewart Rome, Mary Odette and Lotte Stein. It was one of a number of popular comedies released by UFA alongside its more prestigiou ...

'' (1925) * ''

The Silver Treasure ''The Silver Treasure'' is a 1926 American silent film, silent action drama film directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring George O'Brien (actor), George O'Brien. It is based on the 1904 novel ''Nostromo'' by Joseph Conrad. It was produced and dist ...

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Thou Fool ''Thou Fool'' is a 1928 British silent drama film directed by Fred Paul and starring Stewart Rome, Marjorie Hume and Mary Rorke. Anthony Asquith worked on the film as an assistant director. Cast * Stewart Rome as Robert Barker * Marjorie Hume ...

'' (1926) * '' Nameless Woman'' (1927) * '' Intoxicated Love'' (1927) * ''

The Island of Forbidden Kisses ''The Island of Forbidden Kisses'' (German: ''Die Insel der verbotenen Küsse'') is a 1927 German silent adventure film directed by Georg Jacoby and starring Stewart Rome, Marietta Millner and Elga Brink. The interiors were shot at the EFA St ...

'' (1927) * '' The Hunt for the Bride'' (1927) * ''

The Passing of Mr. Quinn ''The Passing of Mr. Quin'' is a 1928 British mystery film which was co-directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and Julius Hagen, starring Clifford Heatherley, Mary Brough and Ursula Jeans. The film was based on the short story ''The Coming of Mr. Quin'', ...

'' (1928) * '' The Man Who Changed His Name'' (1928) * '' The Crimson Circle'' (1929) * ''

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'' (1929) * '' The Last Hour'' (1930) * '' Kissing Cup's Race'' (1930) * '' Other People's Sins'' (1931) * '' The Great Gay Road'' (1931) * ''

Rynox ''Rynox'' is a 1932 British crime film directed by Michael Powell and starring Stewart Rome, John Longden and Dorothy Boyd. ''Rynox'' was adapted from a 1930 novel by popular thriller writer of the day Philip MacDonald. It was made at Walton S ...

'' (1932) * ''

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'' (1932) * '' The Marriage Bond'' (1932) * ''

Song of the Plough ''Song of the Plough'', later re-released with the alternative title ''Country Fair'', is a 1933 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Stewart Rome, Rosalinde Fuller and Allan Jeayes. The screenplay concerns an English farmer ...

'' (1933) * ''

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'' (1934) * ''

The Girl in the Flat ''The Girl in the Flat'' is a 1934 British crime film directed by Redd Davis and starring Stewart Rome, Belle Chrystall, Vera Bogetti and Noel Shannon. Its plot concerns a barrister's fiancée who is blackmailed over an alleged murder. Cast * ...

'' (1934) * '' Lest We Forget'' (1934) * '' Important People'' (1934) * ''

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Debt of Honour ''Debt of Honour'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by Norman Walker and starring Leslie Banks, Will Fyffe, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Garry Marsh. Based on a story by Sapper, and scripted by Tom Geraghty and Cyril Campion, the film is al ...

'' (1936) * ''

Men of Yesterday ''Men of Yesterday'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Stewart Rome, Sam Livesey and Hay Petrie.Shafer p.173 It was made at Shepperton Studios with sets designed by John Bryan. The screenplay concerns an ex-arm ...

'' (1936) * '' Wings of the Morning'' (1937) * ''

Dinner at the Ritz ''Dinner at the Ritz'' is a 1937 British mystery romance film directed by Harold D. Schuster and starring David Niven, Annabella, and Paul Lukas. It was produced by the British branch of 20th Century Fox, and shot at Denham Studios. Synopsis T ...

'' (1937) * '' The Squeaker'' (1937) * ''

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'' (1938) * ''

Confidential Lady ''Confidential Lady'' is a 1939 British comedy drama film, directed by Arthur B. Woods and starring Ben Lyon and Jane Baxter. It is now classed as a lost film.

'' (1940) * ''

Shadowed Eyes ''Shadowed Eyes'' is a 1940 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Basil Sydney, Patricia Hilliard (actress), Patricia Hilliard and Stewart Rome. It was produced at Isleworth Studios in London as a quota quickie for distribu ...

'' (1940) * '' Banana Ridge'' (1942) * ''

One of Our Aircraft Is Missing ''One of Our Aircraft Is Missing'' (stylized onscreen as ''......one of our aircraft is missing'') is a 1942 British black-and-white war film, mainly set in the German-occupied Netherlands. It was the fourth collaboration between the British writ ...

'' (1942) * ''

Salute John Citizen ''Salute John Citizen'' is a 1942 black and white British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Edward Rigby, Mabel Constanduros and Jimmy Hanley. The Bunting family face up to the fortunes of war during the Second World War. Plot ...

'' (1942) * ''

The New Lot ''The New Lot'' is a 1943 British drama film directed by Carol Reed and starring Eric Ambler, Robert Donat, Kathleen Harrison, Bernard Lee, Raymond Huntley, John Laurie, Peter Ustinov and Austin Trevor, with music by Richard Addinsell. It is a ...

'' (1943) * ''

The World Owes Me a Living ''The World Owes Me a Living'' is a 1945 British Second World War drama film directed by Vernon Sewell and starring David Farrar and Judy Campbell. The film is based on a novel by John Llewellyn Rhys, a young author who was killed in action in 1 ...

'' (1945) * ''

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'' (1947) * '' Jassy'' (1947) * ''

The White Unicorn ''The White Unicorn'' is a 1947 British drama film directed by Bernard Knowles and starring Margaret Lockwood, Joan Greenwood, Ian Hunter and Dennis Price. Kyra Vayne appeared as the singer. It was made at Walton Studios by the independent p ...

'' (1947) * '' My Sister and I'' (1948) * '' Woman Hater'' (1948) * ''

Let's Have a Murder ''Let's Have a Murder'' is a 1950 British comedy crime film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Jimmy Jewel, Ben Warriss and Lesley Osmond.British Comedy Cinema p.61 It was made by Mancunian Films at their studios in Manchester. Two priv ...

'' (1950)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rome, Stewart 1886 births 1965 deaths English male film actors English male silent film actors People from Newbury, Berkshire 20th-century English male actors