Mitchell Lewis

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Characters played by Mitchell Lewis

Herod, Tetrarch of Judea — Salomé (1923)

The ruling Tetrarch who usurped the throne by murdering his brother. He harbors a scandalous obsession with his stepdaughter Salomé and imprisons Jokanaan. Desperate to please Salomé, he commissions her dance and reluctantly grants her gruesome request for the prophet's head, later ordering her execution when she kisses it.

Sheik Ilderim — Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)

Sheik Ilderim is a chariot-race competitor who chooses Judah to drive his horses. Judah initially refuses, but accepts after learning that Messala will compete. Ilderim's team therefore provides the setting for Judah's public revenge and victory over his former friend.

Gil Elson — Courage of Lassie (1946)

Ranch owner managing livestock and relying on Bill for sheep protection.

Third Man Outside Barber Shop(uncredited) — The Thin Man Goes Home (1944)

Bystander observed during street scenes.

McGuire - Train Engineer — Young Tom Edison (1940)

Operator of the train during key scenes.

Blossom — One Stolen Night (1929)

A licentious, older member of the vaudeville troupe who covets Jeanne. He sees Bob as a rival and threatens to expose Bob's desertion to the soldiers for a reward. He ultimately leads the soldiers to capture them but fails as they escape. He reconciles with his wife at the end.

Sonora Jack — The Mine with the Iron Door (1924)

Sonora Jack is a bandit whose hut is where Bob Hill and Thad Grove find the young Marta. He later returns and, unable to find the lost mine, kidnaps Marta to demand ransom. Hugh Edwards and Natachee catch up with him while rescuing her and kill him.

Hamid — Son of India (1931)

Hamid is Karim's father, a rajah and jewel merchant who travels through India with his son. During their journey he speaks to Karim about the importance of gratitude. Bandits massacre their traveling group, and Karim survives with Hamid's most valuable diamond.

Zazarack — The Mystic (1925)

The patriarch of a Hungarian gypsy sideshow and father of Zara. He runs the carnival act and is reluctantly drawn into Nash's fraudulent scheme, growing alarmed as the crimes escalate beyond simple entertainment.

Mark Miller (uncredited) — The Painted Hills (1951)

Prospector associate involved in the gold claim disputes and territorial conflicts.

Andy — The Docks of New York (1928)

Andy is the ship's bullying third engineer and Lou's estranged husband. He threatens the stokers, tries to cut in on Mae and Bill Roberts, and is beaten back by Bill. The next morning he attempts to force himself on Mae, prompting Lou to shoot him.

Nola — Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938)

Local woman or informant assisting Moto in Puerto Rico.

Career Overview

Mitchell Lewis has 150 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently MGM's Lassie Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Mutiny of the Elsinore, The Last Lesson, One Stolen Night. 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
150
Birth Date
1880-06-25
Birth Place
Syracuse, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3317080), public domain (CC0).