Gladden James

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Characters played by Gladden James

Fingerprint Man (uncredited) — Another Thin Man (1939)

Forensic technician analyzing crime scene evidence and suspect prints.

Philip Colt — The Road of Ambition (1920)

Philip Colt is the heir to the steel mill and is in love with Daphne Van Steer. He continues pursuing her even as Bill Matthews seeks to marry her, and his pursuit leads to a struggle from which Bill rescues Daphne. Philip's actions place him in direct conflict with Bill over Daphne.

Howard Jeffries Jr — The Third Degree (1919)

Howard is the son of Howard Jeffries Sr. and a former college roommate of Robert Underwood. He marries Annie Sands, leaves his father's house with her after a family dispute, and later visits Underwood to collect money. After drinking and passing out at Underwood's store, he is arrested and confesses to murder under the third degree.

Assistant Druggist (uncredited) — Hot Water (1937)

Works at the local drugstore, assists customers.

Career Overview

Gladden James has 117 screen credits in a career dating back to 1911. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Jones Family with 2 titles. Signature works include The Butterfly, The Vanity Case, The Violin Maker of Nuremberg. 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
117
Birth Date
1888-02-25
Birth Place
Zanesville, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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