Thurston Hall

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Characters played by Thurston Hall

Mr. Van Cleve — In Society (1944)

Mr. Van Cleve is a wealthy businessman whose private bathroom has a leak that keeps him awake while his wife hosts a costume ball downstairs. He hires Eddie Harrington and Albert Mansfield for the repair, though their attempt floods the room and creates the story's first major complication.

Hudson — The Invisible Woman (1940)

Assistant helping with invisibility experiments.

Ned Harrington — It Had to Be You (1947)

Oliver's father, who insists that Oliver marry Victoria so the Harrington family can gain access to the Staffords' money. He warns that without the marriage they face financial ruin amounting to three million dollars, helping bring Oliver and Victoria's wedding back on.

Col. Lambeth — West of the Pecos (1945)

Colonel Lambreth is Rill's father, whose poor health prompts her to persuade him to leave his Chicago meat-packing business and move to their Texas cattle ranch. He travels there with Rill, but they lose their way and receive help from Pecos and Chito, whom they subsequently offer jobs.

Col. Paul Hassel — The Black Room (1935)

A noble colonel and local authority figure, father of Thea.

Inspector Crane — The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940)

Persistent police inspector who suspects Lanyard of crimes.

Sir Elroyd Joyce — A Feather in Her Hat (1935)

A producer and friend of Julia Trent Anders. At Julia's request, he reads Richard's play and recognizes promise in it, but decides it would be too expensive for him to produce. Clarissa later sells her shop and secretly uses most of the proceeds to finance the play.

Henry Baldwin — Without Reservations (1946)

Henry Baldwin is the producer responsible for the film adaptation of Kit Madden's bestselling book. After the planned star withdraws, he wants an unknown actor to play the lead opposite the intended female star, creating the professional crisis that prompts Kit to insist on her preferred casting choice.

H.R. Bruxton (uncredited) — Out West with the Hardys (1938)

An uncredited minor figure appearing briefly in the western episode.

Sen. Henry Babcock — Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943)

A prominent American politician involved in wartime intelligence and diplomatic security.

Bruce Pierce — The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)

Walter's domineering boss at Pierce Publishing who frequently steals his ideas and threatens his job. He eventually arrives at the mansion during the climax and is impressed by Walter's courage, resulting in a promotion for Walter.

Senator — Three Smart Girls Grow Up (1939)

Political figure making brief appearance, adds societal context

Career Overview

Thurston Hall has 223 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Lone Wolf Collection with 7 titles. Signature works include Fair Lady, The Main Event, A Burglar to the Rescue. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
223
Birth Date
1882-05-08
Birth Place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3526153), public domain (CC0).