John Stuart (actor)

John Stuart
Born John Alfred Louden Croall
(1898-07-18)July 18, 1898
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Died 17 October 1979(1979-10-17) (aged 81)
London, England
Occupation Actor
Years active 1920-1979
Spouse(s) Muriel Angelus (1928–1938)

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

References

  1. 1 2 Born: 18 July 1898, EdinburghDied: 18 October 1979, London (1979-10-18). "John Stuart | BFI | BFI". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
  2. "Forgotten Stars: My Father and the British Silent Film World – review". Silent London.
  3. "John Stuart (1898 - 1979) - Find A Grave Memorial".
  4. 123benjulius. "John Stuart Portrait of an Actor | Photo book preview | Blurb Books". Blurb.com. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
  5. "My father, the silent film star". The Stage.
  6. "My dad, the silent film star". the Guardian.
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