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John Litel

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Biography

John Litel was an American stage, screen, and television actor. From 1919 to 1936 he performed in several plays on Broadway. In 1929 he began appearing in films and was in over 200 movies throughout his career. Litel often played supporting roles such as hard-nosed cops and district attorneys. He appeared in many television series. John Litel's acting career concluded in 1967.

Notable films

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Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Jezebel

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Key Largo

As Dispatcher (uncredited)

Invisible Agent

As John Gardiner

Scaramouche

As Dr. Dubuque

They Died with Their Boots On

As Gen. Phil Sheridan

Outpost in Morocco

As Colonel Pascal

Santa Fe Trail

As Martin

Knute Rockne All American

As Committee Chairman

Chains

KinoChain journeys

Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.

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Double Trouble

From the Academy's rare double nods to the performances that earned them, this chain celebrates actors who competed against themselves in a single awards season...

8 films

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Collaborators & neighbours

Acted

Scaramouche

1952 · Dr. Dubuque

Outpost in Morocco

1949 · Colonel Pascal

Key Largo

1948 · Dispatcher (uncredited)

Invisible Agent

1942 · John Gardiner

They Died with Their Boots On

1941 · Gen. Phil Sheridan

Henry Aldrich for President

1941 · Sam Aldrich

Santa Fe Trail

1940 · Martin

Knute Rockne All American

1940 · Committee Chairman

Virginia City

1940 · Marshall

Jezebel

1938 · Jean La Cour