The Letter
1940
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A tall, often mustachioed character actor with clipped phrasing and a dignified, intelligent manner, James Stephenson was a typically crisp British type and had acted onstage in his native land for a number of years before being signed by Warner Bros. in Hollywood. He had played in films in...
Detective as Challon. British stage actor James Stephenson made his film debut quite late in life, at the age of 49, in 1937, making four pictures that year. Warner Bros. got a glimpse of this distinguished gent and signed him to a contract where he indulged himself in urbane villainy.
British stage actor James Stephenson made his film debut quite late in life, at the age of 49, in 1937, making four pictures that year. Warner Bros. got a glimpse of this distinguished gent and signed
Calling Philo Vance: Directed by William Clemens. With James Stephenson, Margot Stevenson, Henry O'Neill, Edward Brophy. Despite an exclusive contract with the U.S. government, designer Archer Coe's design is being bid on by German, Japanese, and Italian agents - until he's murdered.
Highest Rated: 100% The Letter (1940) Lowest Rated: 42% When Were You Born? (1938) Birthday: Apr 14, 1889. Birthplace: Selby, Yorkshire, England, UK. A tall, often mustachioed character actor with...
James Albert Stephenson (14 April 1889 – 29 July 1941) was a British stage and film actor. He took up film acting at 49 and after a typically slow start delivered an Academy Award -nominated performance in the William Wyler -directed melodrama, The Letter in 1940.
Active - 1937 - 1941 | Born - Apr 14, 1888 | Died - Jul 29, 1941 | Genres - Drama, Mystery, Action. Overview. Filmography. Other Appearances. Awards. Share on. facebook. twitter. Biography by AllMovie [+] A stage actor of many years' standing, James Stephenson made his British film debut in 1937.
