Bruce Lester
Bruce Lester is known for The Letter (1940), Pride and Prejudice (1940), The Invisible Man Returns (1940).
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).
Questions about Bruce Lester
How many Bruce Lester films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 32 films with Bruce Lester, from 1934 to 1960.
What is the best rated Bruce Lester film?
The best rated Bruce Lester film in the catalogue is The Letter (1940), rated 7.3.
What was the first Bruce Lester film?
The first Bruce Lester film in the catalogue is The Invisible Man Returns, from 1940.
Who has Bruce Lester worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Bruce Lester shares the most credits with Frieda Inescort (2 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
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6.9 Pride and Prejudice
1940
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7.3 The Letter
1940
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6.3 The Invisible Man Returns
1940
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6.9 Man Hunt
1941
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6.6 I Walk Alone
1947
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6.2 Above Suspicion
1943
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6.1 Desperate Journey
1942
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8.0 Strange Journey
1946
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6.4 King Richard and the Crusaders
1954
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5.8 Tales of Robin Hood
1951
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6.3 Without Reservations
1946
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4.2 Tarzan and the Trappers
1960
Full filmography
45 films — 32 in the catalogue
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4.2 Tarzan and the Trappers
1960 · Commissioner Brandini
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6.6 The Scarlet Coat
1955 · Col. Simcoe
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6.4 King Richard and the Crusaders
1954 · Castelaine
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5.8 Charade
1953 · Capt. van Buren
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4.8 The Pathfinder
1952 · Capt. Clint Bradford
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5.8 Tales of Robin Hood
1951 · Allan-a-Dale
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4.9 The Son of Dr. Jekyll
1951 · Daniels' Reporter (uncredited)
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8.0 Secrets of Monte Carlo
1951 · British Inspector
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7.0 Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora
1949 · Larry Peters
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6.6 I Walk Alone
1947 · Charles (uncredited)
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6.2 Golden Earrings
1947 · Richard Byrd
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8.0 Strange Journey
1946 · Roger Blythe
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6.3 Without Reservations
1946 · Army Lieutenant (uncredited)
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6.2 Above Suspicion
1943 · Thornley
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5.9 The Mysterious Doctor
1943 · Lt. Christopher 'Kit' Hilton
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6.1 Desperate Journey
1942
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7.0 Eagle Squadron
1942 · King
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5.6 A Yank in the R.A.F.
1941 · Flight Lt. Sterling Richardson
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6.9 Man Hunt
1941
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6.1 Shining Victory
1941 · Dr. Bentley
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7.2 Singapore Woman
1941 · Clyde
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5.2 Shadows on the Stairs
1941 · Hugh Bromilow
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7.3 The Letter
1940 · John Withers
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6.9 Pride and Prejudice
1940 · Mr. Bingley
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4.8 My Son, My Son!
1940 · Rory O'Riorden
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6.3 The Invisible Man Returns
1940 · Chaplain (uncredited)
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5.8 British Intelligence
1939 · Frank Bennett
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7.0 The Witness Vanishes
1939 · Lord Noel Stratton
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7.1 If I Were King
1938 · Noel de Jolys
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6.9 Boy Meets Girl
1938 · Rodney Bowman
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7.0
Quiet, Please
1938 · Dr. Faversham
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7.0
Thistledown
1938 · Lord James Dunfoyle
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10.0
The Windmill
1937 · Officer
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9.0
Change for a Sovereign
1937 · Prince William
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10.0
Mayfair Melody
1937 · Dickie
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7.0 Crime Over London
1936 · Ronald Martin
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10.0
Hail and Farewell
1936 · Peter Dove
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7.5 The Tenth Man
1936 · Edward O'Donnell
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10.0 A Star Fell from Heaven
1936 · Winkler
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7.5 Ourselves Alone
1936 · 2nd Lieut. Lingard
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10.0 To Be a Lady
1935 · Jerry Dean
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10.0
Old Roses
1935 · Chris Morgan
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6.1 Death at Broadcasting House
1934 · Peter Ridgwell (uncredited)
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9.0
Badger’s Green
1934 · Dickie Wetherby
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All That Is England
1932
People data: TMDb.
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