Lester Matthews

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Characters played by Lester Matthews

Dr. Jerry Holden — The Raven (1935)

Jean's fiancé and Vollin's medical assistant. He attempts to rescue Judge Thatcher from Bateman but is knocked unconscious. Later trapped in the shrinking room with Jean, he escapes after Bateman sacrifices himself to stop Vollin.

Sir Jasper Herrick — The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944)

Wealthy victim targeted by the invisible fugitive.

Walter Fraser — There's Always a Woman (1938)

Lola Fraser's husband and former boyfriend of Anne Calhoun. He is murdered, prompting Lola to hire an investigator and Nick Shane to carry out the killing.

Canadian Major — Across the Pacific (1942)

The Canadian Major is the military authority who coldly rebuffs Rick Leland when he tries to join the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. This brief encounter follows Leland's discharge from the U.S. Army and helps push him toward the voyage and undercover mission that drive the story.

Harlan Chambers — Susannah of the Mounties (1939)

Chambers is the head of the railroad camp. Susannah and Little Chief encounter him while Wolf Pelt attempts to sell stolen horses, and Chambers threatens the Indians with extinction. Wolf Pelt uses that threat to incite his tribe toward war, making Chambers' confrontation a catalyst for the escalating conflict.

Dr. Homer Gleeson — Bad for Each Other (1953)

A Pittsburgh physician who runs a clinic for wealthy women with minor ailments, Gleeson offers Tom a vacancy after his former associate leaves. When Mrs. Nelson needs emergency surgery, Gleeson admits he is not equipped to operate and has not done so in over ten years. He urges Tom to let him take credit, then splits an exorbitant fee with him.

Major Hennishaw — Moonfleet (1955)

Major Hennishaw is involved in investigating the suspicious well connected with a dishonest well-tender. He works with John Mohune during the search, which produces an important object and exposes a supposed military officer as a thief and impostor. His investigation links John to the later attempt to uncover hidden evidence.

Mr. Cavanaugh — The Pied Piper (1942)

A League of Nations official and husband of Mrs. Cavanaugh. He plans to relocate to Geneva for his work, leaving his family to be escorted by Howard.

Dr. Frederick Holmes — The Mysterious Doctor (1943)

A mining engineer traveling through Cornwall to investigate why local miners refuse to work a strategically important tin mine. Posing as a man rejected by the British Army, he uncovers the headless ghost haunting the moors, exposes the supernatural hoax, and physically confronts the culprit in a life-threatening struggle.

Sir Charles Murchison — Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938)

British aristocrat with ties to the espionage network.

Mr. Lee — The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date (1940)

Big Joe Brady's employee who ambushes Lanyard and Patricia at the Miami airport alongside Chimp to capture them.

Prince Edric — Professional Soldier (1935)

A supporter of Gino who is tasked with spreading rumors about the king's death. He is shocked to realize Gino's true intention to murder Peter, highlighting the villain's ruthlessness.

Career Overview

Lester Matthews has 118 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Jungle Jim Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Raven, Think It Over, The Melody-Maker. 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
118
Birth Date
1900-06-05
Birth Place
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q249968), public domain (CC0).