John St. Polis was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Three Weeks, Why Be Good?, and The Hero. He was born on November 24, 1873, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, and had a prolific career as a character actor, starting in the silent film era and moving into sound films.
Personal and Family Life
John St. Polis was married twice. His first wife was Rachel Amelia Ryan, with whom he had one child. Later, he married Angela M. Grimaldi in 1929, who remained his wife until his death in 1946. Tragically, his daughter Catherine, who was also an actress, died during the influenza epidemic in 1918.
Death and Legacy
John St. Polis passed away on October 8, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to the film industry, particularly in character roles during both silent and sound films, left a lasting impact on early American cinema. He is remembered for his versatile performances and the ability to adapt to changing film technology.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Phantom of the Opera | 1925-09-22 | Comte Philip de Chagny |
| Mr. Wong, Detective | 1938-10-05 | Carl Roemer |
| The Criminal Code | 1931-01-03 | Dr. Rinewulf |
| Shadows | 1922-11-10 | Nate Snow |
| Coquette | 1929-03-30 | Dr. John M. Besant |
| Symphony of Six Million | 1932-04-29 | Dr. Schifflen |
| The Shadow Strikes | 1937-10-29 | Caleb Delthern |
| On the Spot | 1940-06-11 | Doc Hunter |
| The World Gone Mad | 1933-04-15 | Grover Cromwell |
| The Match King | 1932-12-31 | Banker (uncredited) |
| Paradise Isle | 1937-07-21 | Coxon |
| Lena Rivers | 1932-03-27 | John Nichols |
| Saleslady | 1938-01-27 | Crane |
| International Crime | 1938-04-23 | Roger Morton |
| Party Girl | 1930-01-01 | John Rountree |
| Below the Deadline | 1936-06-07 | Mr. Abrams |
| The Dark Hour | 1936-02-17 | Dr. Munro |
| Boys’ Reformatory | 1939-05-01 | Superintendent Keene |
| The Crusader | 1932-10-04 | Robert Henley |
| The Gay Diplomat | 1931-08-22 | General |
| Jungle Menace | 1937-09-01 | Chandler Elliott |