Eric Blore

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Characters played by Eric Blore

Mr. Toad — The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)

Wealthy Toad Hall owner plagued by reckless obsessions. After being imprisoned for car theft, he escapes with his horse's help, recovers his estate deed from a weasel gang, and remains unrepentantly obsessed with new fads.

Sir Alfred McGlennan Keith — The Lady Eve (1941)

Sir Alfred McGlennan Keith is another con man who has been swindling wealthy people in Connecticut. He supports Jean's return to Charles by presenting her assumed aristocratic identity as a distant relative and explaining her resemblance to Jean as a family connection, helping make Charles accept the deception.

Henry Blount — The Soldier and the Lady (1937)

One of the two war correspondents Michel Strogoff meets while traveling by train; the plot names the correspondent as Cyril Blount. He travels alongside Packer and brings an amusing element to the journey, which is otherwise centered on Michel’s attempt to carry secret military plans to Irkutsk. The summary gives no further actions for him.

Claudius Augustus Lucius Jamison — The Lone Wolf in London (1947)

Full name variant of Lanyard's butler, appearing in London-set adventures.

Jamison — The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940)

Loyal and witty butler/valet to Michael Lanyard. Provides comic relief, assists in investigations, and frequently gets entangled in Lanyard's dangerous schemes.

Jamison — The Lone Wolf Strikes (1940)

Lanyard's loyal valet. He eagerly joins the investigation and acts as a crucial decoy during the final chase, driving a car onto the ferry to lure the criminals into a trap while police trail him.

Recruiting Sergeant — Quality Street (1937)

The Recruiting Sergeant is the military man who originally recruited Dr. Valentine Brown for the army. After Brown returns, he helps Brown stage a convincing trick involving a seat cushion and a carriage, allowing the supposed niece to be sent away while Brown remains with Phoebe and resolves their romantic misunderstanding.

Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited) — The Sky's the Limit (1943)

Jackson is Phil Harriman's butler at the penthouse. He assists Fred Atwell in arranging a romantic dinner intended to help Phil win Joan Manion's affection. His role connects Phil's household to Fred's attempt to manage the failed courtship.

Bates — Top Hat (1935)

Horace's meddling valet sent to monitor Dale. He disguises himself as a priest to officiate the wedding ceremony between Dale and Jerry, driving the mistaken identity plot forward.

Waiter — The Gay Divorcee (1934)

A clumsy hotel waiter whose repeated mistakes and ultimate confession expose Cyril's past infidelities, inadvertently clearing the path for Mimi's divorce.

Sullivan's Valet — Sullivan's Travels (1941)

Sullivan's valet, who openly questions the wisdom of his employer's plan to disguise himself as a tramp and experience hardship firsthand.

Llewellyn Jameson — Passport to Suez (1943)

Lanyard's valet in Passport to Suez, kidnapped by Nazis.

Career Overview

Eric Blore has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Lone Wolf Collection with 11 titles. Signature works include The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, The Wind in the Willows, The Lone Wolf in London. 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
89
Birth Date
1887-12-22
Birth Place
Finchley, Middlesex, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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