Ian McLean
Acting
Biography
Ian McLean (7 December 1887 – 1978) was an English stage and film actor. He is sometimes credited as Ian Maclean. He played supporting roles in around thirty British films, frequently playing police officers.
Born: December 7, 1887
Place of Birth: Greenwich, London, England, UK
Known For
Dreaming
When a pretty Wren faints in a crowded train, Private Bud Flanagan and Captain Ches Allen are quick to render first aid. But over Bud's head, a heavy kitbag wobbles; it falls and scores a direct hit, knocking him unconscious. What follows is a dream sequence involving Ches, the Wren and Bud himself in a series of hilarious adventures as well as a magical medley of the duo's best-loved musical numbers!
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery
During a charity football match between Arsenal and touring amateur side Trojans, the Trojan's new star player collapses and dies. Inspector Slade of Scotland Yard is called in and declares it was murder. It takes all his ingenuity and another death before the motive is discovered and the killer revealed.
There Was a Crooked Man...
A charming but ruthless criminal is sent to a remote Arizona prison, where he enlists the help of his cellmates in an escape attempt with the promise of sharing his hidden loot.
Calling Paul Temple
Paul Temple is called in to help Scotland Yard track down a serial killer who has murdered several wealthy women.
Headline
A crime reporter begins to investigate the disappearance of his bosses wife who had witnessed a murder.
The Shipbuilders
A patriotic, cinematic salvo, this wartime production tells the story of the owner of a shipbuilding company doing his best to contribute to the British fleet. War is good for business, but what will happen once the war is won? It was based on a novel by George Blake.
Here Comes the Sun
When a wealthy newspaper proprietor passes away, his crooked business partner moves to secure the deceased's fortune by substituting a false will. But 'Corona' Flanagan is onto the fraudster, and his efforts to unmask the villain see him popping in and out of jail – which isn't all that bad, since the governor is an old friend of his – and dressing up as a Russian countess...
Appointment with Crime
Small-time jewel thief Leo Martin is deserted by his partners-in-crime, club owner Gus Loman and driver Hatchett, when the robbery they are committing goes wrong. After serving his prison sentence, Leo emerges with an intricate plan for revenge. Leo implicates Loman, as well as his amoral boss, Gregory Lang, for murder -- but Inspector Rogers suspects Leo.
The Young Mr. Pitt
This biopic tells the story of the life of Pitt The Younger, who became Prime Minister of Great Britain at the age of 24.
Atlantic Ferry
The MacIver brothers (Michael Redgrave, Griffith Jones) build the first ship to cross the Atlantic by steam power alone.
Filmography
as Cavalry Man
as Dr. Harris
as Inspector Crane
as Det. Mason
as Hemingway
as Counsel for the Prosecution
as British General
as Barrister
as Inspector Dodds
as Dundas
as Capt. Woodruff
as First C.I.D. Man
as Sergeant Clinton
as James Paton
as Police Inspector