Matthew Boulton

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Characters played by Matthew Boulton

Fake Police Officer (uncredited) — The 39 Steps (1935)

This fake police officer is one of the conspiracy agents who poses as law enforcement while transporting Hannay and Pamela. He helps maintain the false arrest, claims they are being taken to Inveraray, and handcuffs Pamela to Hannay when the pair are forced to flee.

Inspector Gregson — The Woman in Green (1945)

Scotland Yard inspector, collaborates with Holmes

Policeman (uncredited) — The Invisible Man Returns (1940)

Uniformed officer assisting in crowd control or investigation.

Inspector Cressney — They Met in Bombay (1941)

Inspector Cressney is the police officer responsible for the Star of Asia's security. After Gerald and Anya outwit him and escape, he doggedly pursues them, including arranging to intercept them through Chang. He eventually catches Gerald, but the couple later return and hand over the diamond; Cressney remains determined to arrest Gerald.

British Inspector-General — Tarzan and the Mermaids (1948)

British authority figure on the island.

Inspector Stephens — Counter-Espionage (1942)

Scotland Yard inspector handling the counter-espionage case.

Major Grey — Bulldog Drummond in Africa (1938)

Military officer coordinating with British agents.

Sir Raymond Blantyre — Bulldog Drummond's Peril (1938)

Diamond syndicate head initially suspected of theft and murder.

Dr. Nevin — The Woman in White (1948)

Dr. Nevin appears in the carriage that approaches Walter on the night he meets the woman in white. He tells Walter that he is searching for a runaway from a nearby asylum, information that connects the mysterious encounter to the confinement surrounding Ann Catherick.

Wellington — The Firefly (1937)

Wellington is identified as the commander whose Allied forces need a strategic advantage against the larger French army. Nina Maria's intelligence work and deliberate capture help bring about the change in French defensive positions that enables Wellington and the Allies to win the Battle of Vitoria.

Inspector Belsize — Night Must Fall (1937)

Inspector Belsize is the detective who questions Danny and searches his room during the investigation. His scrutiny makes Danny fearful, while Olivia Grayne helps Danny deceive him. The investigation contributes to the pressure surrounding the household, although the final arrest follows Justin Laurie's call to the police.

John Ramsell Sr. — Phantom Raiders (1940)

Senior Ramsell figure, presumably father of John Ramsell Jr. His presence suggests ties to local shipping, insurance, or family dynamics that intersect with the central mystery.

Career Overview

Matthew Boulton has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Bulldog Drummond (John Howard) Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include The Story of Dr. Jenner, The Woman in Green, They Met in Bombay. 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
54
Birth Date
1893-01-19
Birth Place
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q15069980), public domain (CC0).