Jameson Thomas
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jameson Thomas (born Thomas Roland Jameson; 24 March 1888 – 10 January 1939) was an English film actor. He appeared in 82 films between 1923 and 1939. In 1929 he starred in Piccadilly opposite Anna May Wong. At the time, Piccadilly was not well received, but has since been recognised as one of the best films of the late British silent era. Thomas moved to Hollywood, where he appeared in minor roles in various films until his death. He played "King" Westley, the fortune-hunting husband/fiancé of Claudette Colbert, in Frank Capra's comedy It Happened One Night.
Born: March 24, 1888
Place of Birth: St George Hanover Square, London, England, UK
Known For
It Happened One Night
A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for everyone. Deeds outwits them all until Babe Bennett comes along. When small-town boy meets big-city girl anything can, and does, happen.
The Invisible Man
After experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects, seeks a way to reverse the experiment at any cost.
Chances
Two brothers, Jack and Tom, are in love with the same woman, Molly. While the two brothers go off to war and Molly does her part in the effort, Tom believes that Molly is waiting for him, while in fact, she loves Jack and only turned to Tom on the rebound. Jack and Molly meet while he is on leave, and when he returns to battle, he doesn't know how to handle the situation with Tom.
The Scarlet Empress
During the 18th century, German noblewoman Sophia Frederica, who would later become Catherine the Great, travels to Moscow to marry the dimwitted Grand Duke Peter, the heir to the Russian throne. Their arranged marriage proves to be loveless, and Catherine takes many lovers, including the handsome Count Alexei, and bears a son. When the unstable Peter eventually ascends to the throne, Catherine plots to oust him from power.
Charlie Chan in Egypt
While investigating the theft of antiquities from an ancient tomb excavation , Charlie discovers that the body of the expedition's leader concealed inside the mummy's wrappings.
No More Orchids
Despite loving another man, a young woman is talked into marrying a wealthy and boorish prince in order to help her financially-strapped father.
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers led by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. Surly McGregor and wry, blue-blooded Forsythe are officers in charge of newcomer Lieutenant Stone, the commanding officer’s inexperienced son. Motivated by a grudge toward his father, Lt. Stone allows himself to be captured by the enemy.
The Solitaire Man
An almost-retired jewel thief plans to marry Helen, his partner in crime. Their plans are shattered when Bascom, a gang member, arrives with a stolen necklace, putting their whole gang at risk.
Piccadilly
A young Chinese woman, working in the kitchen at a London dance club, is given the chance to become the club's main act.
Filmography
as Robert Druid, alias Herbert Barlow
as Russell
as Pelton (uncredited)
as George Bradley
as Judge Nanan
as Michael Ayers
as Mack
as Coventry
as Jack Conroy / Voice of announcer at racetrack
as Mr. Semple (uncredited)
as Carlton
as Dr. Phillip J. Boyer
as Cullen
as Dr. Anton Racine
as Carey Williams
as Hendrickson
as Robert McCaigh
as Jerome Rogers
as Jerry Franklin
as Martin Deveridge
as Lord Verrington
as Godfrey Ablewhite
as Charles Craig
as King Westley
as James 'Jim' Marley
as Roger Pentley - Playboy
as Capt. Gerald Worthing
as Hospital Doctor (uncredited)
as Count Armand
as Inspector Kenyon
as Jones (Uncredited)
as Jeff Bowman
as Prince Carlos
as Jerrido
as Damon Fenwick
as John Whitney
as Arthur Phelps
as Harry Forrest
as Bruce Allan
as John Wyatt
as Lt. Taylor (uncredited)
as Yates
as Deacon Lake
as Harrison Morrell
as Vernon Wolfe
as Roger Dalton
as Michael Deane
as Valentine Wilmot
as Major Kent
as Samuel Sweetland
as Westwyn
as Georges d'Archeville
as David Marshall
as Gaston d'Harcourt
as Omar
as Imliff