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Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester

Born on June 6th, 1912

Johannesburg, South Africa

Died on June 13th, 2008

Biography

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).

Filmography

Tarzan and the Trappers

1958

Commissioner Brandini

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The Scarlet Coat

1955

Col. Simcoe

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King Richard and the Crusaders

1954

Castelaine

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Charade

1953

Capt. van Buren

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The Pathfinder

1952

Capt. Clint Bradford

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Tales of Robin Hood

1951

Allan-a-Dale

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The Son of Dr. Jekyll

1951

Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)

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Secrets of Monte Carlo

1951

British Inspector

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Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

1949

Larry Peters

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I Walk Alone

1947

Charles (uncredited)

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Golden Earrings

1947

Richard Byrd

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Strange Journey

1946

Roger Blythe

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Without Reservations

1946

Army Lieutenant (uncredited)

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Above Suspicion

1943

Thornley

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The Mysterious Doctor

1943

Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton

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Eagle Squadron

1942

King

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A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941

Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson

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Man Hunt

1941

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Shining Victory

1941

Dr. Bentley

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Singapore Woman

1941

Clyde

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Shadows on the Stairs

1941

Hugh Bromilow

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The Letter

1940

John Withers

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Pride and Prejudice

1940

Mr. Bingley

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My Son, My Son!

1940

Rory O'Riorden

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The Invisible Man Returns

1940

Chaplain (uncredited)

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British Intelligence

1939

Frank Bennett

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The Witness Vanishes

1939

Lord Noel Stratton

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If I Were King

1938

Noel de Jolys

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Boy Meets Girl

1938

Rodney Bowman

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Quiet, Please

1938

Dr. Faversham

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Thistledown

1938

Lord James Dunfoyle

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The Windmill

1937

Officer

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Change for a Sovereign

1937

Prince William

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Mayfair Melody

1937

Dickie

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Crime Over London

1936

Ronald Martin

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Hail and Farewell

1936

Peter Dove

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The Tenth Man

1936

Edward O'Donnell

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A Star Fell from Heaven

1936

Winkler

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Ourselves Alone

1936

2nd Lieut. Lingard

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To Be a Lady

1935

Jerry Dean

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Old Roses

1935

Chris Morgan

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Death at Broadcasting House

1934

Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)

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Badger’s Green

1934

Dickie Wetherby

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All That Is England

1932

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