John Stuart (actor)
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John Stuart | |
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| Born | John Alfred Louden Croall 18 July 1898 |
| Died | 17 October 1979 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Actor |
John Stuart, born John Alfred Louden Croall (18 July 1898 – 17 October 1979), was a Scottish actor, and a very popular leading man in British silent films in the 1920s. He appeared in two films directed by Alfred Hitchcock.[1]
He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1]
His first talkie Kitty (1929) was a successful production. His last role was in the film Superman (1978), as a Kryptonian elder.[2]
He is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London.[3]
His son Jonathan Croall is writing a book about the screen idols of the 1920s, including John Stuart. In a Guardian article 11 February 2012, "My dad, the silent film star", Jonathan Croall writes a tribute to his father, which offers much personal and professional background.[4][5][6]
Filmography
- Her Son (1920) as Min Gascoyne
- The Great Gay Road (1920) as Rodney Foster
- The Lights of Home (1920) as Philip Compton
- Land of My Fathers (1921) as David Morgan
- Sinister Street (1922) as Michael Fane
- The Little Mother (1922) as Jack
- A Sporting Double (1922) as Will Blunt
- If Four Walls Told (1922) as Cuthbert
- This Freedom (1923) as Huggo Occleve
- The Mistletoe Bough (1923) as Lord Lovell
- Little Miss Nobody (1923) as Guy Cheviot
- The School for Scandal (1923) as Charles Surface
- The Reverse of the Medal (1923) as Pilot
- The Loves of Mary, Queen of Scots (1923) as George Douglas
- Constant Hot Water (1923) as
- His Grace Gives Notice (1924) as Joseph Longley
- The Alley of Golden Hearts (1924) as Jack
- Her Redemption (1924) as Jack Latimer
- We Women (1925) as Michael Rivven
- A Daughter of Love (1925) as Dudley Bellairs
- Venetian Lovers (1925) as Bob Goring
- Parted (1925) as The Tourist
- The Pleasure Garden (1925) as Hugh Fielding
- London Love (1926) as Harry Raymond
- Mademoiselle from Armentieres (1927) as Johnny
- Roses of Picardy (1927) as Lieutenant Skene
- The Glad Eye (1927) as Maurice
- Hindle Wakes (1927) as Allan Jeffcote
- The Flight Commander (1927) as John Massey
- A Woman in Pawn (1927) as James Rawdon
- Sailors Don't Care (1928) as Slinger Woods
- Mademoiselle Parley Voo (1928) as John
- Yacht of the Seven Sins (1928) as Kilian Gurlitt
- Smashing Through (1929) as Richard Bristol
- High Seas (1929) as Tiny Bracklethorpe
- Kitty (1929) as Alex St. George
- Taxi for Two (1929) as Jack Devenish
- Atlantic (1929) as Lawrence
- Elstree Calling (1930)
- The Nipper (1930) as Max Nicholson
- No Exit (1930) as Bill Alden
- Kissing Cup's Race (1930) as Lord Jimmy Hilhoxton
- Children of Chance (1930) as Gordon
- Hindle Wakes (1931) as Alan Jeffcote
- In a Monastery Garden (1932) as Michael Ferrier
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1932) as Sir Henry Baskerville
- Verdict of the Sea (1932) as Gentleman Burton
- Number Seventeen (1932) as Barton - the Detective
- Men of Steel (1932) as James 'Iron' Harg
- The Mistress of Atlantis (1932) as Lt. Saint-Avit
- The Lost Chord (1933) as David Graham
- This Week of Grace (1933) as Henry Baring
- Head of the Family (1933) as Bill Stanmore
- Mayfair Girl (1933) as Robert Blair
- Enemy of the Police (1933) as John Meakin
- The Wandering Jew (1933) as Pietro Morelli
- The House of Trent (1933) as John Trent
- The Pointing Finger (1933) as Lord Rollestone
- Naughty Cinderella (1933) as Michael Wynard
- Mr. Quincey of Monte Carlo (1933) as Mr. Quincey
- Love's Old Sweet Song (1933) as Paul Kingslake
- Little Fella (1933) as Major Tony Griffiths
- Home, Sweet Home (1933) as Richard Pelham
- Bella Donna (1934) as Nigel Armine
- The Black Abbot (1934) as Frank Brooks
- The Four Masked Men (1934) as Trevor Phillips
- Grand Prix (1934) as Jack Holford
- The Blue Squadron (1934) as Colonel Mario Spada
- The Green Pack (1934) as Larry Dean
- Blind Justice (1934) as John Summers
- D'Ye Ken John Peel? (1935) as Captain Moonlight / Captain Freeman
- Royal Cavalcade (1935) as Explorer in Tent
- Lend Me Your Husband (1935) as Jeff Green
- Once a Thief (1935) as Roger Drummond
- Abdul the Damned (1935) as Capt. Talak-Bey
- The Secret Voice (1936) as Jim Knowles
- Reasonable Doubt (1936) as Noel Hampton
- The Elder Brother (1937) as Ronald Bellairs
- Pearls Bring Tears (1937) as Harry Willshire
- The Show Goes On (1937) as Mack McDonald
- Talking Feet (1937) as Dr. Roger Hood
- The Claydon Treasure Mystery (1938) as Peter Kerrigan
- Old Mother Riley in Society (1940) as Tony Morgan
- Old Mother Riley's Ghosts (1941) as John Cartwright
- The Seventh Survivor (1942) as Robert Cooper
- Ships with Wings (1942) as Commdr. Hood
- The Big Blockade (1942) as Royal Navy: Naval Officer
- Penn of Pennsylvania (1942) as Bindle
- The Missing Million (1942) as Inspector Dicker
- Banana Ridge (1942) as Chief Police Officer Staples
- Hard Steel (1942) as Alan Saunders
- Flying Fortress (1942) as Captain Harvey (uncredited)
- Women Aren't Angels (1943) as Major Gaunt
- Headline (1944) as L.B. Ellington
- Candles at Nine (1944) as William Gardener - Turf Commission
- Madonna of the Seven Moons (1945) as Giuseppe
- The Phantom Shot (1947) as Inspector Webb
- Mine Own Executioner (1947) as Dr. John Hayling
- Mrs. Fitzherbert (1947) as Duke of Bedford
- House of Darkness (1948) as Crabtree - the Solicitor
- Escape from Broadmoor (1948, short) as Inspector Thornton
- Third Time Lucky (1949) as Inspector
- The Temptress (1949) as Sir Charles Clifford
- The Man from Yesterday (1949) as Gerald Amersley
- Man on the Run (1949) as Det. Inspector Jim McBane
- The Magic Box (1951) as 2nd Platform Man at Connaught
- Mr. Denning Drives North (1952) as Wilson
- The Ringer (1952) as Gardener
- Mantrap (1953) as Doctor
- Street Corner (1953) as Magistrate
- Four Sided Triangle (1953) as Solicitor
- Front Page Story (1954) as Counsel for the Prosecution
- The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954) as Moraine
- The Gilded Cage (1955) as Harding
- John and Julie (1955) as Palace Policeman
- Alias John Preston (1955) as Dr. Underwood
- It's a Great Day (1955) as Detective Inspector Marker
- Tons of Trouble (1956) as Doctor
- Johnny, You're Wanted (1956) as Surgeon
- Raiders of the River (1956) as Mr. Hampton
- The Last Man to Hang? (1956) as Magistrate
- Eyewitness (1956) as Chief Constable
- Five Clues to Fortune (1957) as Abbot
- Quatermass 2 (1957) as Commissioner
- The Naked Truth (1957) as Police Inspector
- The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) as Inspector
- Blood of the Vampire (1958) as Uncle Phillippe
- Chain of Events (1958) as Bank Manager
- Further Up the Creek (1958) as Admiral
- The Secret Man (1958) as Dr. Warren
- Too Many Crooks (1959) as Inspector Jensen
- The Mummy (1959) as Coroner
- Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Captain Ralph Kerr (Hood)
- Bottoms Up (1960) as Police Officer
- Village of the Damned (1960) as Professor Smith
- Compelled (1960) as Book man
- Pit of Darkness (1961) as Lord Barnsford (uncredited)
- Danger by My Side (1962) as Prison Governor
- Paranoiac (1963) as Williams
- The Scarlet Blade (1964) as Beverley (uncredited)
- Young Winston (1972) as Speaker Peel
- Royal Flash (1975) as English General
- Superman (1978) as 10th Elder (Krypton Council)
External links
References
- ^ a b Born: 18 July 1898, EdinburghDied: 18 October 1979, London (18 October 1979). "John Stuart | BFI | BFI". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Forgotten Stars: My Father and the British Silent Film World – review". Silent London.
- ^ "John Stuart (1898 - 1979) - Find A Grave Memorial".
- ^ 123benjulius. "John Stuart Portrait of an Actor | Photo book preview | Blurb Books". Blurb.com. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "My father, the silent film star". The Stage.
- ^ "My dad, the silent film star". the Guardian.
