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Leyland Hodgson

Leyland Hodgson

Leyland Hodgson (5 October 1892 – 16 March 1949), also known as Leland Hodgson, was an English-born American character actor of the 1930s and 1940s. Born in London on 5 October 1892, Hodgson entered the theatre in 1898. In his early 20s Hodgson was part of a touring theatre company, spending his time in the British areas of the Far East, before entering the stage in Australia. In 1930 moved to the United States, where he made his film debut in the Oscar-nominated film, The Case of Sergeant Grischa in 1930.

Known for

Kiss the Blood Off My Hands
Kiss the Blood Off My Hands
1948 • Tipster
The Challenge
The Challenge
1948 • Sergeant Shubeck
The Black Arrow
The Black Arrow
1948 • Guard (uncredited)
A Woman's Vengeance
A Woman's Vengeance
1948 • First Warder
Singapore
Singapore
1947 • British Officer (uncredited)
Repeat Performance
Repeat Performance
1947 • Ship Steward
The Two Mrs. Carrolls
The Two Mrs. Carrolls
1947 • Inspector (uncredited)
The Secret Heart
The Secret Heart
1946 • Purser

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The Challenge
The Challenge
1948 • Sergeant Shubeck
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The Black Arrow
The Black Arrow
1948 • Guard (uncredited)
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A Woman's Vengeance
A Woman's Vengeance
1948 • First Warder
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Singapore
Singapore
1947 • British Officer (uncredited)
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Repeat Performance
Repeat Performance
1947 • Ship Steward
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The Two Mrs. Carrolls
The Two Mrs. Carrolls
1947 • Inspector (uncredited)
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Calcutta
Calcutta
1946 • Police Officer (uncredited)
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Black Beauty
Black Beauty
1946 • Auctioneer
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Dressed to Kill
Dressed to Kill
1946 • Tour Guide
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Bedlam
Bedlam
1946 • 'That Devil' Wilkes
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Terror by Night
Terror by Night
1946 • Senior Conductor (uncredited)
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Three Strangers
Three Strangers
1946 • Police Inspector in Pub (uncredited)
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My Name Is Julia Ross
My Name Is Julia Ross
1945 • Policeman (uncredited)
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Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel
1945 • Paul Jewell (uncredited)
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Kitty
Kitty
1945 • Passerby (uncredited)
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The Frozen Ghost
The Frozen Ghost
1945 • Doctor in audience (uncredited)
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Hangover Square
Hangover Square
1945 • Det. Sgt. Lewis (uncredited)
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The Man in Half Moon Street
The Man in Half Moon Street
1945 • Dr. G.B. Albertson
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Enter Arsène Lupin
Enter Arsène Lupin
1944 • Constable Ryder
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Frenchman's Creek
Frenchman's Creek
1944 • Guest (uncredited)
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The Pearl of Death
The Pearl of Death
1944 • Customs Officer (uncredited)
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The Invisible Man's Revenge
The Invisible Man's Revenge
1944 • Sir Frederick Travers, chief constable
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Follow the Boys
Follow the Boys
1944 • Australian Reporter (uncredited)
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The Gang's All Here
The Gang's All Here
1943 • Butler (uncredited)
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Around the World
Around the World
1943 • British Major
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Sahara
Sahara
1943 • British Officer (uncredited)
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Two Tickets to London
Two Tickets to London
1943 • Ives (uncredited)
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Assignment in Brittany
Assignment in Brittany
1943 • Commando (uncredited)
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Journey for Margaret
Journey for Margaret
1942 • The Censor (uncredited)
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Escape from Hong Kong
Escape from Hong Kong
1942 • Major Reeves
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This Above All
This Above All
1942 • Policeman
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The Strange Case of Doctor Rx
The Strange Case of Doctor Rx
1942 • Thomas, the butler
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The Ghost of Frankenstein
The Ghost of Frankenstein
1942 • Chief Constable
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To Be or Not to Be
To Be or Not to Be
1942 • Second Reporter (uncredited)
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The Wolf Man
The Wolf Man
1941 • Kendall the Butler (uncredited)
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International Lady
International Lady
1941 • Sergeant Moulton
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They Met in Bombay
They Met in Bombay
1941 • Car Driver (uncredited)
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Singapore Woman
Singapore Woman
1941 • Sullivan, Mine Foreman (uncredited)
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Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard
1941 • Henderson
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Murder Over New York
Murder Over New York
1940 • Robert Boggs
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The Son of Monte Cristo
The Son of Monte Cristo
1940 • Wedding Guard (Uncredited)
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Arise, My Love
Arise, My Love
1940 • Uniformed English Correspondent (uncredited)
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The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator
1940 • Big Bertha Gunnery Officer (uncredited)
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The Howards of Virginia
The Howards of Virginia
1940 • British Officer
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The Sea Hawk
The Sea Hawk
1940 • Officer
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Captain Caution
Captain Caution
1940 • English Ship's Brig Officer
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The Man I Married
The Man I Married
1940 • Announcer
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All This, and Heaven Too
All This, and Heaven Too
1940 • Captain (uncredited)
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Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell
1940 • Hotel Clerk
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I Was an Adventuress
I Was an Adventuress
1940 • Englishman at Exhibit (uncredited)
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Rebecca
Rebecca
1940 • Mullen (uncredited)
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The Invisible Man Returns
The Invisible Man Returns
1940 • Chauffeur (uncredited)
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We Are Not Alone
We Are Not Alone
1939 • Detective
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Raffles
Raffles
1939 • Bobby
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Allegheny Uprising
Allegheny Uprising
1939 • Trial Judge Who Protests
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British Intelligence
British Intelligence
1939 • Lord Sudbury
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Pack Up Your Troubles
Pack Up Your Troubles
1939 • British Observer
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Eternally Yours
Eternally Yours
1939 • Captain Vickers
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The Rains Came
The Rains Came
1939 • Doctor (uncredited)
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The Man in the Iron Mask
The Man in the Iron Mask
1939 • Court Announcer
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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
1939 • Ship's Waiter (uncredited)
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Daughters Courageous
Daughters Courageous
1939 • Actor in Show (uncredited)
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Dark Victory
Dark Victory
1939 • Judith's Friend (uncredited)
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Love Affair
Love Affair
1939 • Doctor (uncredited)
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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
1939 • British Sergeant (uncredited)
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You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
1939 • Butler (uncredited)
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They Made Me a Criminal
They Made Me a Criminal
1939 • Mr. Williamson (uncredited)
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Mr. Moto's Last Warning
Mr. Moto's Last Warning
1939 • Captain Bert Hawkins
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Swing, Sister, Swing
Swing, Sister, Swing
1938 • Louie - the Headwaiter
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Cowboy from Brooklyn
Cowboy from Brooklyn
1938 • Reporter at Train Station
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Kidnapped
Kidnapped
1938 • Officer
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Over the Wall
Over the Wall
1938 • Defense Counsel
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Romance Road
Romance Road
1938 • Inspector Ramsey (uncredited)
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Love Is a Headache
Love Is a Headache
1938 • George, Odell's Chauffeur (uncredited)
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The Adventurous Blonde
The Adventurous Blonde
1937 • Harvey Hammond
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Confession
Confession
1937 • Leading Man in Opera (uncredited)
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Call It a Day
Call It a Day
1937 • Sir Harold (uncredited)
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Beloved Enemy
Beloved Enemy
1936 • Hawkins
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Trouble for Two
Trouble for Two
1936 • Captain Rich (as Leland Hogdson)
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A Feather in Her Hat
A Feather in Her Hat
1935 • Leading Man (uncredited)
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One in a Million
One in a Million
1935 • Aunt Helen's Butler
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The Solitaire Man
The Solitaire Man
1933 • Co-Pilot Whittaker
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Peg o' My Heart
Peg o' My Heart
1933 • Detective #1 (uncredited)
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The Eagle and the Hawk
The Eagle and the Hawk
1933 • Lt. Kingsford
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The Mummy
The Mummy
1932 • Gentleman #2 at Party (uncredited)
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Under-Cover Man
Under-Cover Man
1932 • Gillespie
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Red-Headed Woman
Red-Headed Woman
1932 • Surprised Party Guest (uncredited)
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Ladies of the Jury
Ladies of the Jury
1932 • Chauncey Gordon (uncredited)
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House of Mystery
House of Mystery
1931 • Phil Moore
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High Stakes
High Stakes
1931 • Louis Winkler (aka Louis DeSalta)
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The Case of Sergeant Grischa
The Case of Sergeant Grischa
1930 • Lieutenant Winfried (as Layland Hodgson)
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Leyland Hodgson – Biography, Known For & Filmography