John Beal

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Characters played by John Beal

Harold Caswell — Amityville 3-D (1983)

Not mentioned in the provided plot summaries. Role, development, and significance remain undefined within this specific text.

Marius — Port of Seven Seas (1938)

A young sailor and Madelon's true love who leaves for a three-year voyage without saying goodbye. Upon returning unexpectedly, he discovers Madelon has married Panisse and that the baby is his. Despite his lingering love, he respects Madelon's decision to stay with Panisse and departs peacefully, acknowledging Panisse's role as the child's father.

Fred Blythe — The Cat and the Canary (1939)

Fred is one of Cyrus Norman's surviving relatives who gathers at the isolated mansion for the midnight reading of the will. The inheritance conditions place him among the family members whose prospects may be affected if Joyce loses her sanity, but the events described do not give him a specific action beyond attending the gathering.

Howard Compson — The Sound and the Fury (1959)

Quentin's uncle who resides in the family house. He is financially supported by Jason as part of the large household dependents, though he has minimal active involvement described in the plot summary.

Marius — Les Misérables (1935)

A young law student connected with reformist students and the man Cosette comes to love in Paris. When he is trapped and wounded at the barricades, Jean Valjean risks himself to help him, carries him to safety, and later entrusts Cosette's future to him.

Jeremiah as an Adult - Narrator — So Dear to My Heart (1948)

The grown protagonist who narrates the film, reflecting on his childhood experiences and framing the story's moral lessons.

Milton Higby — Key Witness (1947)

Protagonist and amnesiac inventor who assumes the dead identity of Arnold Ballin. He escapes murder suspicion, builds a successful gadget company under a false name, and ultimately faces trial before receiving a last-minute reprieve.

Dr. Paul Beecher — The Vampire (1957)

A doctor who accidentally takes vampire bat blood pills meant for his deceased colleague. The medication causes blackouts during which he transforms into a vampire and commits a series of murders before ultimately being shot and killed by police.

Stephen Thorne — M'Liss (1936)

The new school master who encourages M'Liss to leave the saloon and attend school. He protects her from Jack Farlan, refuses to duel him, and is falsely accused of shooting Farlan, nearly facing lynching. After the truth is revealed, he proposes marriage to M'Liss and gains the blessing of her guardians.

Laddie — Laddie (1935)

Laddie is a farmer-boy in Indiana who falls in love with his English neighbor, Pamela Pryor. Encouraged by his younger sister, he pursues Pamela and asks her father for permission to marry her, but is rejected for lacking a gentlemanly profession. He later helps persuade Mr. Pryor to forgive Robert, allowing his romance with Pamela to resume.

Paul Ferguson — I Am the Law (1938)

Promising young lawyer and the son of corrupt official Eugene Ferguson. He initially works in Lindsay's special prosecution team, unaware of his father's criminal ties. After his father's death, Paul is comforted by Lindsay, realizing his father's suicide ultimately protected his professional future.

Juror #2 — Twelve Angry Men (1954)

Raises concerns about the physical impossibility of the downward stab angle given the defendant's height relative to the victim. He also assists Juror #8 by timing the reenactment of the old man's run with a watch.

Career Overview

John Beal has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Amityville Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Know Your Enemy: Japan, The House That Cried Murder, The Vampire. 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
60
Birth Date
1909-08-14
Birth Place
Joplin, Missouri, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3181015), public domain (CC0).