James Carew was an American actor known for his roles in “Helen of Four Gates,” “The Drum,” and “High Treason.” Born on February 5, 1876, in Goshen, Indiana, he had a prominent career in both theater and film until his death on April 4, 1938.
Personal and Family Life
James Carew was born in Goshen, Indiana. Before his acting career began, he worked as a clerk in a publishing firm. He married Ellen Terry in 1907, who was a famed actress, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1910. Carew was a stepfather to Edith Craig and E. Gordon Craig.
Career
Carew began his stage career at the age of 21 in “Damon and Pythias” in Chicago, later moving to England in 1905 to pursue classical theater. He became well-known for playing both heroic and villainous roles in nearly 80 films, making his film debut in 1913. His transition to talkies was seamless, and he continued to enjoy success in cinema through the late 1930s.
Death and Legacy
James Carew passed away in London at the age of 62 on April 4, 1938. His work in theater and film left a lasting impression, and he is remembered for his talent in portraying complex characters on stage and screen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight at Madame Tussaud’s | 1936-12-03 | Sir Clive Cheyne |
| Helen of Four Gates | 1920-09-01 | Abel Mason |
| Brother Alfred | 1932-04-11 | Mr. Marshall |
| Strange Experiment | 1937-04-26 | Dr. Rollins |
| High Treason | 1929-03-25 | Lord Rowleigh |
| Freedom of the Seas | 1934-06-12 | Bottom |
| Jericho | 1937-08-23 | Maj. J.R. Barnes |
| You Made Me Love You | 1933-10-01 | Oliver Berne |
| Anna the Adventuress | 1920-02-01 | Montagu Hill |
| The Dictator | 1935-02-07 | |
| Living Dangerously | 1936-03-08 | Lingard, the butler |
| Come Out of the Pantry | 1935-11-22 | Mr Beech Howard |
| Eugene Aram | 1924-02-28 | Richard Houseman |
| The Love Story of Aliette Brunton | 1924-08-01 | Hector Brunton |
| The Wine of Life | 1924-05-01 | Alva Cortez |
| Guilt | 1931-01-28 | James Barrett |
| Mischief | 1931-12-15 | Reginald Bingham |
| To Oblige a Lady | 1931-02-16 | Sir Henry Markham |
| 12.10 | 1919-12-14 | Arthur Newton |
| The City of Play | 1929-07-01 | Gen. von Rolf |
| All at Sea | 1936-02-10 | Julius Mablethorpe |
| David Livingstone | 1936-11-01 | Gordon Bennett |
| The Kinsman | 1919-06-27 | Col. Blois |
| The House of Marney | 1927-04-04 | |
| Thunder in the City | 1937-04-22 | Snyderling |
| Mist in the Valley | 1923-03-01 | Justin Courtney |
| Rhythm Racketeer | 1937-10-01 | Clinton Vosper |
| Victory and Peace | 1918-12-01 | Karl Hoffman |
| Tansy | 1921-09-01 | Joad Wilverley |
| Wings over Africa | 1936-09-23 | Norton |
| The Improper Duchess | 1936-01-17 | Montgomery Curtis |
| Dollars in Surrey | 1921-08-31 | |
| High Seas | 1930-03-13 | Jaeger |
| A Woman Redeemed | 1927-08-31 | Kalvestro |
| The King’s Highway | 1927-10-01 | Judge Brandon |
| One of the Best | 1927-11-01 | Colonel Gentry |
| Owd Bob | 1924-01-01 | James Moore |