Lester Matthews
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Matthews (June 6, 1900 - June 5, 1975) was an English actor born in Nottingham, England, UK. In his career, he made more than 180 appearances in film and on television. He was on occasion erroneously credited as Lester Mathews and especially in later years was sometimes known as Les Matthews. He died on the 6 June 1975 in Los Angeles, California. He was cremated. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. He appeared on television many times including an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour entitled "Completely Foolproof" (original air date: March 29, 1965). Description above from the Wikipedia Lester Matthews, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lester Matthews Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lester Matthews reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lester Matthews's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Lester Matthews's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Called Back, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lester Matthews Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lester Matthews's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lester Matthews has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Moonfleet | Major Hennishaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sangaree | Gen. Victor Darby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fort Ti | Lord Jeffrey Amherst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Niagara | Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lady in the Iron Mask | Prime Minister Rochard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | 5 Fingers | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel | British Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lady and the Bandit | Ridgely, Joyce's Interrogator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Verdoux | Prosecutor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dark Delusion | Wyndham Grace | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Objective, Burma! | British Maj. Fitzpatrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Between Two Worlds | Steamship Dispatcher (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Ministry of Fear | Dr. Norton at Lembridge Asylum (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Four Jills in a Jeep | Capt. Lloyd (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Appointment in Berlin | Air Marshal (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Two Tickets to London | Treathcote (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | London Blackout Murders | Oliver Madison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Manila Calling | Wayne Ralston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Across the Pacific | Canadian Major | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Pied Piper | Mr. Cavanaugh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake | Prosecutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Man Hunt | Major (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Sea Hawk | Guard Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Northwest Passage | Sam Livermore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea | Lieut. Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Conspiracy | Gair - Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | If I Were King | General Saliere | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Think It Over | Ring Leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Robin Hood | Sir Ivor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Prince and the Pauper | St. John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lloyd's of London | Captain Hardy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | 15 Maiden Lane | Gilbert Lockhart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Song and Dance Man | C. B. Nelson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Raven | Dr. Jerry Holden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Borrowed Clothes | Sir Harry Torrent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Facing the Music | Becker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | On Secret Service | Coloneilo Romanelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Song You Gave Me | Max Winter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Called Back | Gilbert Vaughan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Melody-Maker | Tony Borrodaile | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | She Was Only A Village Maiden | Frampton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Stolen Necklace | Clive Wingate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Her Night Out | Gerald Vickery | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Indiscretions of Eve | Ralph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Fires of Fate | Lt. Col Egerton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Old Man | Keith Keller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Gipsy Blood | Zuniga | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Wickham Mystery | Charles Wickham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Man at Six | Campbell Edwards | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Creeping Shadows | Brian Nash | Super Hit | Similar → |
Lester Matthews - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lester Matthews?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lester Matthews is "Called Back" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lester Matthews acted in?
Lester Matthews has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lester Matthews?
Other notable films include "Facing the Music", "Her Night Out", and "Indiscretions of Eve".