Bruce Lester

Bruce Lester (96)

1912-06-06 - 2008-06-13 | Johannesburg, South Africa

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).

On Movies

  • Tarzan and the Trappers
  • The Scarlet Coat
  • King Richard and the Crusaders
  • Charade
  • The Pathfinder
  • Tales of Robin Hood
  • The Son of Dr. Jekyll
  • Secrets of Monte Carlo
  • Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
  • I Walk Alone
  • Golden Earrings
  • Strange Journey
  • Without Reservations
  • Above Suspicion
  • The Mysterious Doctor
  • Eagle Squadron
  • A Yank in the R.A.F.
  • Man Hunt
  • Shining Victory
  • Singapore Woman
  • Shadows on the Stairs
  • The Letter
  • Pride and Prejudice
  • My Son, My Son!
  • The Invisible Man Returns
  • British Intelligence
  • The Witness Vanishes
  • If I Were King
  • Boy Meets Girl
  • Quiet, Please
  • Thistledown
  • The Windmill
  • Mayfair Melody
  • Crime Over London
  • Hail and Farewell
  • The Tenth Man
  • Ourselves Alone
  • To Be a Lady
  • Old Roses
  • Death at Broadcasting House
  • Badger’s Green

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