Agostino Borgato

Agostino Borgato

Born: June 30, 1871
Died: March 14, 1939
in Venice, Italy
Italian born Agostino Borgato was first a Silent film actor and director in Italy, also a stage actor in his homeland and England, then, from 1925, a Hollywood film actor.

Movies for Agostino Borgato...

Hotel Imperial
Title: Hotel Imperial
Character: Old Actor (uncredited)
Released: May 11, 1939
Type: Movie
It is the fate of a small frontier town, adjoining the no-man's-land where the Russians and Austrians are fighting out one of the final campaigns of World War I, to be occupied one day by the Russians, the next by the Austrians, and the inhabitants soon acquire a complacent view of the changing allegiances. To the town comes Ann Warschaska, intent on avenging the suicide of her sister, who has killed herself after being betrayed by an Austrian officer. She knows no more about his identity than the number of his room at the "Hotel Imperial".
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The Three Musketeers
Title: The Three Musketeers
Character: Grandfather (uncredited)
Released: February 17, 1939
Type: Movie
A parodic remake of the story of the young Gascon D'Artagnan, who arrives in Paris, his heart set on joining the king's Musketeers. He is taken under the wings of three of the most respected and feared Musketeers, Porthos, Aramis, and Athos. Together they fight to save France and the honor of a lady from the machinations of the powerful Cardinal Richelieu.
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The Bride Wore Red
Title: The Bride Wore Red
Character: Cordellera Bar Waiter (uncredited)
Released: October 8, 1937
Type: Movie
A poor singer in a bar masquerades as a rich society woman thanks to a rich benefactor.
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Man Of The People
Title: Man Of The People
Character: Italian Man (uncredited)
Released: January 27, 1937
Type: Movie
An Italian immigrant studying the law gets mixed up with crooks.
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Lloyd's of London
Title: Lloyd's of London
Character: French Miller (uncredited)
Released: November 25, 1936
Type: Movie
Norfolk, England, 1770. The nephew of an innkeeper and the son of a reverend maintain a very close friendship until, after living a great adventure, they must separate their paths. The former will head his footsteps to London and bound his destiny to Lloyd's, a thriving insurance company; the latter will eventually become one of the greatest heroes in the history of the British Empire.
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One Rainy Afternoon
Title: One Rainy Afternoon
Character: Court Clerk (Uncredited)
Released: May 13, 1936
Type: Movie
Suave French actor Philippe Martin provokes a scandal when, in a darkened theater, he mistakes young Monique for his mistress, Yvonne, and tries to kiss her. Charged with assault, the quick-thinking Philippe claims it's French tradition to do as he did, and is let go. To his surprise, Philippe learns that Monique has paid his fine. As the tabloids exploit the situation, Monique dates Philippe, until a photo appears of him kissing Yvonne.
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The Gay Deception
Title: The Gay Deception
Character: Pastroni (uncredited)
Released: September 13, 1935
Type: Movie
A wide-eyed working girl wins a $5,000 sweepstakes and plunges into the lush life of New York City, where she meets a bellboy who is more than he seems.
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Mad Love
Title: Mad Love
Character: Stage Doorman (Uncredited)
Released: July 12, 1935
Type: Movie
An insane surgeon's obsession with an actress leads him to replace her wounded pianist husband's hands with the hands of a knife murderer--hands which still have the urge to throw knives.
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Marie Galante
Title: Marie Galante
Character: Frenchman (uncredited)
Released: October 25, 1934
Type: Movie
On the French coast, unlucky Marie Galante is abducted and forced to board an American cargo ship bound for the Panama Canal. When an escape attempt leaves Marie high and dry in the Yucatan, she takes work as a nightclub singer to earn her safe passage to the Canal region. But Marie faces bigger problems when she gets mixed up in a destructive plot against the U.S. Naval fleet, and so she accepts the kindly assistance of secret agent Dr. Crawbett.
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Christopher Strong
Title: Christopher Strong
Character: Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Released: March 9, 1933
Type: Movie
A romance develops between a happily married middle-aged British politician and an adventurous young aviatrix.
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A Farewell to Arms
Title: A Farewell to Arms
Character: Hospital Porter Giulio (uncredited)
Released: December 8, 1932
Type: Movie
A tale of the World War I love affair, begun in Italy, between American ambulance driver Lt. Frederic Henry and British nurse Catherine Barkley. Eventually separated by Frederic's transfer, tremendous challenges and difficult decisions face each as the war rages on.
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Bird of Paradise
Title: Bird of Paradise
Character: Medicine Man
Released: August 12, 1932
Type: Movie
When a young South Seas sailor falls overboard, the beautiful daughter of a Polynesian king dives in and saves his life. Thus begins the romance of Johnny and Luana. Though Luana is promised to another man, Johnny whisks her away, and for a brief time the lovers live very happily together. But, when a local volcano threatens their lives, Luana knows that she must sacrifice herself to the volcanic gods in order to save her island.
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Murders in the Rue Morgue
Title: Murders in the Rue Morgue
Character: Alberto Montani (uncredited)
Released: January 27, 1932
Type: Movie
In 19th Century Paris, a maniac abducts young women and injects them with ape blood in an attempt to prove ape-human kinship but constantly meets failure as the abducted women die.
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The Cuban Love Song
Title: The Cuban Love Song
Character: Man Telling Terry Nenita Was Gone (uncredited)
Released: November 18, 1931
Type: Movie
A guilt-ridden U.S. Marine returns to Cuba to try to find the woman he promised to marry.
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The Maltese Falcon
Title: The Maltese Falcon
Character: Capt. John Jacobi (uncredited)
Released: May 23, 1931
Type: Movie
A lovely dame with dangerous lies employs the services of a private detective, who is quickly caught up in the mystery and intrigue of a statuette known as the Maltese Falcon.
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Romance
Title: Romance
Character: Organ Grinder (uncredited)
Released: August 20, 1930
Type: Movie
A beautiful opera star kept by a rich older man falls in love with a young clergyman.
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The Girl Said No
Title: The Girl Said No
Character: Emile - Grove Cafe Headwaiter (uncredited)
Released: March 15, 1930
Type: Movie
A comedy romance in which breezy Haines, as a young lady killer, tries to capture the heart of Hyams who has turned him down for Bushman. Haines plots dozens of extreme measures to win her over, and finally goes so far as to drag her from the altar, bound and gagged.
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Behind the Make-Up
Title: Behind the Make-Up
Character: Pierre
Released: January 18, 1930
Type: Movie
Gardoni, a down-on-his-luck vaudeville performer, is taken in by a fellow performer, a clown who has a bicycle riding act. Gardoni shows his appreciation by stealing the clown's act and his girlfriend, whom he marries.
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Romance of the Rio Grande
Title: Romance of the Rio Grande
Character: Vincente
Released: November 17, 1929
Type: Movie
Fox's immediate follow-up to its successful early-talkie western In Old Arizona was 1929's Romance of the Rio Grande. The story focuses on the Alvarez family of Mexico, specifically fabulously wealthy Don Fernando. Intending to bequeath his vast fortune and estate to his long-estranged grandson Pancho, Don Fernando must contend with his ne'er-do-well nephew Juan.
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Madame X
Title: Madame X
Character: Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Released: August 17, 1929
Type: Movie
A young, unfaithful wife and mother is thrown out by her cold, unforgiving husband, the Attorney General of France. She is barred from ever seeing her three year old son again despite her earnest attempts to make amends. For many years the mother seeks refuge overseas and in Absinthe. In the end, her son, a young and promising lawyer unknowingly defends her in court. Ruth Chatterton gives a marvelous performance in this early talkie in her portrayal of Madame X.
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She Goes to War
Title: She Goes to War
Character: Major
Released: June 7, 1929
Type: Movie
A young woman disguises herself as a man and follows her fiancéé into the trenches during World War I to find out what war is really like.
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A Woman of Affairs
Title: A Woman of Affairs
Character: French Police Inspector (uncredited)
Released: December 15, 1928
Type: Movie
Childhood friends Diana, Neville and David are caught in a love triangle as adults. Diana and Neville have long been smitten with each other, but her father disapproves of the relationship, resulting in her eventual marriage to David. It's not long after their wedding, however, that tragedy strikes, sending Diana on a downward spiral. When Neville reappears in her life, will he be able to save her from her own misery?
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A Perfect Gentleman
Title: A Perfect Gentleman
Character: Barco
Released: January 15, 1928
Type: Movie
Monty Banks gets involved in tracking down a stolen fortune, his adventures culminating in a whirlwind, gag-filled climax at sea.
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The Magic Flame
Title: The Magic Flame
Character: The Ringmaster
Released: September 17, 1927
Type: Movie
The Magic Flame (1927) is a feature film directed by Henry King, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, and based on the play Konig Harlekin by Rudolph Lothar. George Barnes was nominated at the 1st Academy Awards for Best Cinematography. The film promoted itself as the Romeo and Juliet of the circus upon its release.
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Hula
Title: Hula
Character: Uncle Edwin
Released: August 28, 1927
Type: Movie
The daughter of a pineapple plantation owner in Hawaii sets her sights on a married English engineer.
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Horse Shoes
Title: Horse Shoes
Character: Judge
Released: April 17, 1927
Type: Movie
A Monty Banks comedy that includes the 'Undressing in the Upper Berth' routine
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Fashions for Women
Title: Fashions for Women
Character: Monsieur Alard
Released: March 26, 1927
Type: Movie
Celeste de Givray is renowned throughout Europe as the most beautiful and best-dressed model in all Paris. Her press agent DuPont concocts an attention-getting publicity scheme by having Celeste undergo cosmetic surgery, then unveiling her "new" face at a posh fashion show. But thanks to a delay in the surgery, DuPont is forced to hired a substitute for Celeste, a look-alike American girl named Lulu Dooley
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A Kiss in a Taxi
Title: A Kiss in a Taxi
Character: Pierre
Released: February 22, 1927
Type: Movie
Bebe Daniels was at the peak of her silent stardom when she appeared in this comedy, which was really more slapstick than farce. Ginette (Daniels) is a waitress at Pierre's café. She is in love with Lucien (Douglas Gilmore) and hates getting attention from anyone else. Whenever another man tries to kiss her, she angrily starts throwing glassware. The restaurant's patrons find this amusing, and Leon Lambert (Henry Kolker) makes a bet that he will be able to kiss her. (Janiss Garza)
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The Show
Title: The Show
Character: Lizard Oil Salesman (uncredited)
Released: January 22, 1927
Type: Movie
Cock Robin is the swaggering ballyhoo man of a Hungarian sideshow known as the Palace of Illusions. The highlight of the show is a reenactment of Salome's dance of the seven veils, replete with the beheading of Jokanaan. The performer portraying Salome is in love with Cock Robin. Jealous, sinister The Greek is determined to eliminate that competition.
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The Love Thief
Title: The Love Thief
Character: King
Released: June 13, 1926
Type: Movie
To avert war between their countries an official marriage is arranged between Crown Prince Boris of Moraine and Princess Flavia of Norvia. Prince Karl of Norvia sees in the alliance an opportunity to gain control of both kingdoms but upon visiting Boris finds him unyielding and independent. Flavia, shedding her stately dignity in the palace garden, is accosted by the flirtatious Boris, who believes her to be the princess' cousin; and falling in love, he realizes that he cannot go through with the planned marriage.
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Kiki
Title: Kiki
Character: Doctor (uncredited)
Released: April 4, 1926
Type: Movie
Kiki, a poor young woman who sells newspapers on the street corners of Paris, is able to land a job singing and dancing at a nearby theater. While she is there, she invites herself into the life of the revue's manager, with whom she has fallen in love.
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La Bohème
Title: La Bohème
Character: Editor (uncredited)
Released: March 13, 1926
Type: Movie
It is 1830 in Paris and the rent is due, but the money is not there. An article here, a painting there and a monkey with a cup gives them enough money for the rent, but not for food. Fortunately, Musette from downstairs has enough food for everyone including Mimi - the poor little waif from next door who Rodolphe has met. But Count Paul also has his lusting eye on Mimi and uses her embroidery to get close to her. Rodolphe and Mimi fall in love and Mimi works endlessly to support Rodolphe who is writing his play with a new found passion. He does not know that he has been discharged from writing for 'Dog and Cat Fanciers'. Mimi wants to get his play produced and Count Paul offers to help, but there is a terrible fight when Rodolphe thinks that Mimi is faithless to him with Count Paul. After the fight, he seeks out a doctor as she is sick, but she has left when Rodolphe returns and will stay away until his play is finished.
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The Eagle
Title: The Eagle
Character: Priest (uncredited)
Released: November 8, 1925
Type: Movie
Vladimir Dubrouvsky, a lieutenant in the Russian army, catches the eye of Czarina Catherine II. He spurns her advances and flees, and she puts out a warrant for his arrest, dead or alive. Vladimir learns that his father's lands have been taken by the evil Kyrilla Troekouroff, and his father dies. He dons a black mask, and becomes the outlaw The Black Eagle. He enters the Troekouroff household disguised as a French instructor for Kyrilla's daughter Mascha. He is after vengeance, but instead falls in love with Mascha.
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The Street of Forgotten Men
Title: The Street of Forgotten Men
Character: Adolphe
Released: July 24, 1925
Type: Movie
Easy-Money Charley, the best fake crippled beggar in New York, loses his beloved dog and adopts a dying prostitute's daughter to fill the empty place in his heart. But his fellow crooks and dissemblers mock him for sentimentality, and he disowns the child in order to bring her up secretly in the safety of a distant suburb. He brings her up as a young lady in ignorance of her true history or of his; but when he discovers that her affections have taken an unexpected slant, it brings about an end to their tranquil life, a crisis of conscience, and an opportunity for the sinister 'White-Eye' to take a hand...
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Italia, paese di briganti?
Title: Italia, paese di briganti?
Character: Il brigante
Released: July 1, 1923
Type: Movie