Who plays Shields in When Were You Born?

Shields is played by Eric Stanley.

How is Shields connected to other characters?

Shields has 2 mapped relationships in When Were You Born. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Shields — When Were You Born Character Profile

About Shields

Corey's valet and initial suspect in the murder. He discovers the true sequence of events, shoots Frederick Gow in self-defense, and ultimately confesses to killing Corey in self-defense after being accused of theft.

Character Facts

Played by: Eric Stanley
Appears in: When Were You Born (1938)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (2)

Shields — Professional Employer — Phillip Corey (James Stephenson)
Shields served as Corey's personal valet and household employee.
Shields — Conflict Lethal Opponent — Frederick Gow (Leonard Mudie)
Shields tracks down and eliminates Gow in a decisive confrontation.

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More characters from When Were You Born

Doris Kane (Margaret Lindsay)
Phillip Corey (James Stephenson)
Nita Kenton (Lola Lane)
Mei Lei Ming (Anna May Wong)
Inspector Jim C. Gregg (Charles C. Wilson)
Larry Camp (Anthony Averill)
Peter Finlay (Olin Howland)
Davis (Jeffrey Lynn)
Frederick Gow (Leonard Mudie)
Dr. Merton (Maurice Cass)
Ship Passenger (uncredited) (Carole Landis)
Assistant District Attorney (Clayton Moore)