Lewis Stone

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Characters played by Lewis Stone

Georges de Valmorin — Scaramouche (1952)

The father of Philippe de Valmorin. He reveals crucial family information to André, clarifying André's true parentage and resolving the mistaken belief that André and Aline are related.

Andriani — Mata Hari (1931)

Andriani is the spymaster directing Mata Hari's espionage work. He orders her to learn the contents of Rosanoff's dispatches from Shubin and later informs her that Rosanoff has crashed and is seriously injured. Mata Hari disobeys him and abandons the operation to be with Rosanoff.

Arnold P. Hapgood — Angels in the Outfield (1951)

1951 film character involved in the team's administrative side.

Doctor Otternschlag — Grand Hotel (1932)

Doctor Otternschlag is a disfigured World War I veteran and a permanent resident of the Grand Hotel in Berlin. He observes the hotel’s constant flow of arrivals and departures, repeating that nothing ever happens. His detached commentary frames the extraordinary events involving Grusinskaya, Baron Felix von Gaigern, Preysing, Kringelein, and Flämmchen.

Judge Hardy — Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940)

Wise and principled small-town judge, family patriarch who values justice and integrity.

Judge Hardy — Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever (1939)

Wise small-town judge and family patriarch, known for moral guidance and legal expertise.

Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf — The Prisoner of Zenda (1922)

An Englishman who bears an uncanny resemblance to the King of Ruritania. After the real king is drugged, Rassendyll impersonates him for the coronation and subsequent duties. He falls in love with Princess Flavia, fights and kills Michael at Zenda Castle, and ultimately leaves the kingdom after confessing the truth to Flavia.

Judge Hardy — Love Laughs at Andy Hardy (1946)

The patriarch of the Hardy family and a respected local judge. He serves as the moral and practical anchor of the series, consistently offering wisdom, financial prudence, and emotional stability to his family and community.

Count Pahlen — The Patriot (1928)

Paul's Prime Minister, Pahlen skillfully manages the paranoid Tsar while privately struggling with the suffering Paul inflicts on Russia. In love with Countess Ostermann, he organizes a conspiracy to force Paul's abdication or kill him, and recruits Stefan as a bodyguard. After Paul's murder, Pahlen is mortally wounded by Stefan.

Captain Holt — All the Brothers Were Valiant (1953)

A respected ship captain and Joel Shore's superior, who grants Joel's marriage proposal to his granddaughter Priscilla before the crew departs on the whaling voyage.

Sam Thorndyke — State of the Union (1948)

The deceased father of Kay Thorndyke. He originally built the vast newspaper empire that Kay inherited and currently uses to influence elections and manipulate political outcomes behind the scenes.

Judge Hardy — Andy Hardy's Private Secretary (1941)

Wise small-town judge, father of Andy, Marian, and Emily.

Career Overview

Lewis Stone has 164 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Andy Hardy Collection with 13 titles. Signature works include Andy Hardy Meets Debutante, Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever, The Hardys Ride High. 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
164
Birth Date
1879-11-14
Birth Place
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q457220), public domain (CC0).