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John St. Polis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1873-11-24

Day of Death

1946-10-08

Place of Birth

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

John St. Polis

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John M. St. Polis (November 24, 1873 – October 8, 1946) was an American actor. St. Polis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before starting his film career, he made a name for himself on the Broadway stage, most notably in the role of Frederik in the original production of The Return of Peter Grimm (1911–12) and the play's revival in 1921, both performed at the Belasco Theatre. He appeared in 126 films between 1914 and 1943. In all of his early roles, the actor is billed as John Sainpolis. His best-known performances are as Etienne Laurier in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921), and as Comte Phillipe de Chagny in The Phantom of the Opera (1925). St. Polis successfully made the transition from silent cinema to "talkies" with one of his most praised performances as Dr. John M. Besant, the father of Norma Besant (played by Mary Pickford) in Coquette (1929).

Filmography (110)

⭐ 5.9 Role: Professor (uncredited)

Crossroads

1942
⭐ 5.0 Role: Simkins

Haunted House

1940
⭐ 5.8 Role: Doc Hunter

On the Spot

1940
⭐ 8.0 Role: Joseph Manners

Rocky Mountain Rangers

1940
⭐ 6.9 Role: Minor Role (uncredited)

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

1940
⭐ 6.5 Role: Davis

They Shall Have Music

1939
⭐ 5.2 Role: Superintendent Keene

Boys' Reformatory

1939
⭐ 5.6 Role: Carl Roemer

Mr. Wong, Detective

1938
⭐ 7.3 Role: Townsman

The Mysterious Rider

1938
⭐ 4.7 Role: Pat Doyle

Phantom Ranger

1938
⭐ 5.5 Role: Roger Morton

International Crime

1938
⭐ 8.0 Role: Crane

Saleslady

1938
⭐ 4.7 Role: Caleb Delthern

The Shadow Strikes

1937
⭐ 7.0 Role: Chandler Elliott

Jungle Menace

1937
⭐ 6.0 Role: Coxon

Paradise Isle

1937