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Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester appeared in films from the 1930s into the 1950s, mainly in supporting roles. He was born Bruce Lister in Johannesburg, South Africa and later resided in England. After studying at Brighton College, he began his career on the London Stage and made his big screen debut in 1934. Lester's co-stars included Ronald Colman, Boris Karloff, James Cagney, Ray Milland and Joan Crawford. His film credits include, "To Be a Lady" (1934), "The Third Clue" (1934), "Boy Meets Girl" (1938), "The Witness Vanishes" (1939), "British Intelligence" (1940), "Pride and Prejudice" (1940), "The Letter" (1940, "Above Suspicion" (1943), "Golden Earrings" (1947), "The Fool and the Princess" (1948) and "Tarzan and the Trappers" (1958).

Tarzan and the Trappers

1958

as Commissioner Brandini

The Scarlet Coat

1955

as Col. Simcoe

King Richard and the Crusaders

1954

as Castelaine

Charade

1953

as Capt. van Buren

The Pathfinder

1952

as Capt. Clint Bradford

Four Star Playhouse

1952

as 1st Club Member

Dangerous Assignment

1952

Tales of Robin Hood

1951

as Allan-a-Dale

The Son of Dr. Jekyll

1951

as Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

1951

as Ray

Secrets of Monte Carlo

1951

as British Inspector

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

1949

as Larry Peters

I Walk Alone

1947

as Charles (uncredited)

Golden Earrings

1947

as Richard Byrd

Strange Journey

1946

as Roger Blythe

Without Reservations

1946

as Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

Above Suspicion

1943

as Thornley

The Mysterious Doctor

1943

as Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

Eagle Squadron

1942

as King

A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941

as Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

Man Hunt

1941

Shining Victory

1941

as Dr. Bentley

Singapore Woman

1941

as Clyde

Shadows on the Stairs

1941

as Hugh Bromilow

The Letter

1940

as John Withers

Pride and Prejudice

1940

as Mr. Bingley

My Son, My Son!

1940

as Rory O'Riorden

The Invisible Man Returns

1940

as Chaplain (uncredited)

British Intelligence

1939

as Frank Bennett

The Witness Vanishes

1939

as Lord Noel Stratton

If I Were King

1938

as Noel de Jolys

Boy Meets Girl

1938

as Rodney Bowman

Quiet, Please

1938

as Dr. Faversham

Thistledown

1938

as Lord James Dunfoyle

The Windmill

1937

as Officer

Mayfair Melody

1937

as Dickie

Crime Over London

1936

as Ronald Martin

Hail and Farewell

1936

as Peter Dove

The Tenth Man

1936

as Edward O'Donnell

A Star Fell from Heaven

1936

as Winkler

Ourselves Alone

1936

as 2nd Lieut. Lingard

To Be a Lady

1935

as Jerry Dean

Old Roses

1935

as Chris Morgan

Death at Broadcasting House

1934

as Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

Badger’s Green

1934

as Dickie Wetherby

All That Is England

1932