Henry Stephenson

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Characters played by Henry Stephenson

Mr. Brownlow — Oliver Twist (1948)

A kind and wealthy gentleman who is wronged by a pickpocket but shows immense compassion to Oliver. He shelters the boy, funds search efforts, meets Nancy to learn about Monks's plans, and ultimately discovers Oliver is his long-lost grandson.

Joseph Banks — Mutiny on the Bounty (1935)

A supportive figure who intervenes on Byam's behalf during the court-martial, leveraging his influence alongside Lord Hood to secure a royal pardon from King George III.

Sir Guy Henderson, the Archeologist — Tarzan and the Amazons (1945)

Expedition leader seeking lost Amazon relics.

Mr. Bryant — Mr. Lucky (1943)

Dorothy Bryant's snobbish grandfather. He is visibly dismayed by his granddaughter's intense attraction to Joe Adams, viewing the gambler as an unsuitable match.

Prince Johann — The Emperor's Candlesticks (1937)

Wolensky's friend, Prince Johann asks him to deliver a pair of ornate candlesticks to a princess. Each candlestick has a secret compartment. When he demonstrates this feature to Countess Mironova, she places her documents in one and persuades him to let her take the pair, unknowingly complicating Wolensky's mission.

Mr. Laurence — Little Women (1933)

The wealthy grandfather of Laurie and the March family's next-door neighbor. He befriends the sisters, notably offering Beth access to his prized piano after hearing her play, and hosts a lavish party where the sisters meet their future partners.

Lord Willoughby — Captain Blood (1935)

Lord Willoughby is a royal emissary who is captured while traveling with Arabella and held by Levasseur for ransom. After Peter Blood takes control of their fate, Willoughby reveals that England has a new king and offers Blood and his men pardons and naval commissions, persuading them to defend Port Royal against the French.

Gen. Hetherton — The Hour Before the Dawn (1944)

Jim's grandfather who instructs the young Jim to shoot a rifle in 1923, an event that indirectly triggers Jim's lifelong pacifism.

Sir Charles Macefield — The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936)

Sir Charles Macefield is the British authority who issues the written orders concerning the withdrawal from the Balaclava Heights. Geoffrey Vickers secretly replaces those orders to enable the retaliatory charge. After reading Geoffrey's explanation, Macefield accepts responsibility, burns the letter, and protects Geoffrey's honor.

Count Albert Sandor — The Baroness and the Butler (1938)

Hungary's Prime Minister and Johann's employer, Count Albert Sandor is pleased when Johann remains his butler after winning election to parliament. He tolerates Johann's attacks in the chamber and stays on friendly terms with him. After losing a confidence vote, he must resign and reluctantly dismisses Johann for neglecting his duties.

Don Diego Quintana — Down Argentine Way (1940)

Don Diego is Ricardo’s father and the owner of the prize horses at the center of the story. Because of an old grievance with Glenda’s family, he forbids sales to them and expels Binnie and Tito. He disowns Ricardo after discovering Glenda’s identity, but Furioso’s victory ultimately changes his mind about racing and leads him to accept the couple.

Sir Ronald Ramsgate — The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)

British judicial official presiding over the Old Bailey trial involving Moriarty.

Career Overview

Henry Stephenson has 86 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently MGM's Lassie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Tarzan and the Amazons, Reckless Age, The Mantrap. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
86
Birth Date
1871-04-15
Birth Place
Granada, British West Indies

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1607291), public domain (CC0).