Charles Carson

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Characters played by Charles Carson

Inspector Charas — Curse of the Fly (1965)

A police inspector who first investigates the mysterious death of André Delambre in 1958. After witnessing the tragic fly-headed creature, he covers up the truth by ruling it a suicide to protect Hélène. Decades later, appearing as an elderly hospital patient in Curse of the Fly, he provides crucial historical context to Inspector Ronet about the Delambre family's dangerous teleportation experiments, serving as a narrative bridge between the early and later films.

"R" — Secret Agent (1936)

"R" recruits Richard Ashenden / Edgar Brodie for a secret mission to identify and eliminate an enemy agent traveling toward Arabia. He supplies Ashenden with a new identity, a supposed wife in Elsa Carrington, and The General as an accomplice, later sending the aircraft attack that derails the train.

James Jarvis — Cry, the Beloved Country (1951)

James Jarvis is Arthur Jarvis’s father. After learning that his only child has been shot dead during a break-in, he travels to Johannesburg with his wife, Margaret. As he grieves, he learns about Arthur’s efforts and the injustices he cared about. He listens without anger when Stephen Kumalo tells him that Stephen’s son killed Arthur.

John Morgan — The Saint in London (1939)

Associate in the London spy investigation.

Chief Commissioner — The Return of the Frog (1938)

A police official who supposedly vouched for Sandford to Elk. When Elk tries to contact him to verify Sandford's credentials, the official is murdered before Elk can speak with him, deepening Elk's suspicions about the situation surrounding Sandford.

Robert Peel — Victoria the Great (1937)

A British politician who discusses the merits of an income tax with Victoria at a party, while Albert tries unsuccessfully to join the conversation. Later, during unrest and an angry crowd demanding bread, Victoria and Albert support Peel in repealing the Corn Laws, linking him to their response to the crisis.

Chief Superintendent — Inspector Hornleigh (1939)

Senior police official overseeing the investigation.

Career Overview

Charles Carson has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Queen Victoria Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include After the Funeral, Cry, the Beloved Country, Battle for Music. 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
79
Birth Date
1885-08-16
Birth Place
London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5076125), public domain (CC0).