Stanley Ridges

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Characters played by Stanley Ridges

Edward Norris — The Mad Miss Manton (1938)

Edward Norris is a former convict who has just completed a ten-year prison sentence and is now Frances Glesk’s partner. He uses a fast electric cart on the subway construction tracks to reach the crime scene and return within his claimed alibi period. He confesses to the murders and briefly holds Melsa and Peter hostage at gunpoint.

Major Buxton — Sergeant York (1941)

Major Buxton is Alvin C. York’s sympathetic commanding officer during the conflict over military service. Recognizing Alvin’s conscientious objection and moral struggle, he gives him leave to return home and decide whether he can fight, creating the opportunity for Alvin to reconcile duty, faith, and military service.

Professor Alexander Siletsky — To Be or Not to Be (1942)

Professor Alexander Siletsky is presented as a Polish resistance leader traveling to Warsaw on a secret mission, but Lieut. Stanislav Sobinski becomes suspicious when Siletsky fails to recognize Maria Tura. Siletsky seeks Maria's cooperation, carries a list of relatives, and is killed by Sobinski after Joseph Tura exposes himself.

Colonel Von Reichart — Tarzan Triumphs (1943)

German officer opposing Tarzan in WWII.

Hansen — Eyes in the Night (1942)

Character connected to the enemy agents or case.

Maj. Romulus Taipe — They Died with Their Boots On (1941)

Corrupt government commissioner allied with Sharp. Witnesses the drunken military display and participates in stripping Custer of his command.

Johnson — The Sea Wolf (1941)

A crewman who joins the dory escape. He selflessly sacrifices his life by swimming overboard to reduce the group's water consumption while the others sleep.

Mr. Henry Mercer — You're My Everything (1949)

The studio chief who evaluates Jane O'Connor for a child acting role. His casting decision directly triggers the family conflict when Tim secures a three-film contract behind Hannah's back.

Inspector Huxley — The Suspect (1945)

Inspector Huxley of Scotland Yard investigates Cora Marshall's suspicious death and suspects that Philip Marshall murdered her, although he cannot prove it or establish a motive. After Mr. Simmons dies, Huxley sets a trap involving Mrs. Simmons, relying on Philip's innate decency to make him come forward and prevent an innocent woman from being convicted.

Earl Brennan / Dave Talbot — Silver on the Sage (1939)

A suspicious ranch foreman and possible identity-linked figure whose actions become central to a murder investigation.

Dan Innes — Internes Can't Take Money (1937)

Gangster who demands payment for information about Janet Haley's missing daughter. His actions drive the criminal subplot in Internes Can't Take Money.

MacKelvey — Sinner Take All (1936)

MacKelvey is Ernie's former newspaper editor and assigns him to track down Lorraine after Aaron's death threat. He later poisons Lorraine's drink, confessing that he wanted money to satisfy his wife Alicia and expected to control one of the Lampier businesses after the family was eliminated.

Career Overview

Stanley Ridges has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1923. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include They're Always Caught, The Man Who Had Influence, The File on Thelma Jordon. 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
55
Birth Date
1890-07-17
Birth Place
Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3496859), public domain (CC0).