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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).

Known for

Tarzan and the Trappers
Tarzan and the Trappers
1958 • Commissioner Brandini
The Scarlet Coat
The Scarlet Coat
1955 • Col. Simcoe
King Richard and the Crusaders
King Richard and the Crusaders
1954 • Castelaine
Charade
Charade
1953 • Capt. van Buren
The Pathfinder
The Pathfinder
1952 • Capt. Clint Bradford
Tales of Robin Hood
Tales of Robin Hood
1951 • Allan-a-Dale
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951 • Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
Secrets of Monte Carlo
Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951 • British Inspector

Full filmography

Tarzan and the Trappers
Tarzan and the Trappers
1958 • Commissioner Brandini
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The Scarlet Coat
The Scarlet Coat
1955 • Col. Simcoe
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Charade
Charade
1953 • Capt. van Buren
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The Pathfinder
The Pathfinder
1952 • Capt. Clint Bradford
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Tales of Robin Hood
Tales of Robin Hood
1951 • Allan-a-Dale
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The Son of Dr. Jekyll
The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951 • Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
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Secrets of Monte Carlo
Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951 • British Inspector
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I Walk Alone
I Walk Alone
1947 • Charles (uncredited)
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Golden Earrings
Golden Earrings
1947 • Richard Byrd
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Strange Journey
Strange Journey
1946 • Roger Blythe
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Without Reservations
Without Reservations
1946 • Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
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Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion
1943 • Thornley
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The Mysterious Doctor
The Mysterious Doctor
1943 • Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
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A Yank in the R.A.F.
A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941 • Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
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Shining Victory
Shining Victory
1941 • Dr. Bentley
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Shadows on the Stairs
Shadows on the Stairs
1941 • Hugh Bromilow
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The Letter
The Letter
1940 • John Withers
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Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
1940 • Mr. Bingley
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My Son, My Son!
My Son, My Son!
1940 • Rory O'Riorden
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The Invisible Man Returns
The Invisible Man Returns
1940 • Chaplain (uncredited)
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British Intelligence
British Intelligence
1939 • Frank Bennett
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The Witness Vanishes
The Witness Vanishes
1939 • Lord Noel Stratton
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If I Were King
If I Were King
1938 • Noel de Jolys
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Boy Meets Girl
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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Crime Over London
Crime Over London
1936 • Ronald Martin
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Hail and Farewell
1936 • Peter Dove
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The Tenth Man
The Tenth Man
1936 • Edward O'Donnell
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Ourselves Alone
Ourselves Alone
1936 • 2nd Lieut. Lingard
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To Be a Lady
To Be a Lady
1935 • Jerry Dean
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Old Roses
1935 • Chris Morgan
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Death at Broadcasting House
Death at Broadcasting House
1934 • Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
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Badger’s Green
1934 • Dickie Wetherby
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