Jameson Thomas
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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.
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.
Known For
59 titles
It Happened One Night
The Invisible Man
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Parnell
The Scarlet Empress
Jane Eyre
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
Elstree Calling
The Last Outpost
Mister Dynamite
The Farmer's Wife
Piccadilly
Souls at Sea
Bombay Mail
Coronado
Chances
Charlie Chan in Egypt
Three Wise Girls
A Lost Lady
The Trial of Vivienne Ware
Stolen Sweets
Escapade
Brief Moment
Extravagance
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