James Raglan


James Raglan was a British stage, film and television actor.

In Australia

Early in 1935 he was brought out to Australia with the Gabriel Toyne company by J. C. Williamson, playing Laburnum Grove and Michael Egan's The Dominant Sex. During this time he had appeared in the radio serials The Scarlet Pimpernel and Khyber by Edmund Barclay, in both series opposite Hilda Scurr.
His stage contract over, he stayed behind, as leading man with Sydney radio station 2GB's B.S.A. Players, starring in its first comedy success Dolly and Dan. After a brief appearance in the 1936 film The Flying Doctor, he joined the ABC where he played in Edmund Barclay's As Ye Sow, Noël Coward's Cavalcade, Max Afford's Fly by Night and Edmund Barclay's Into the Light. He made two more films: Lovers and Luggers and Mr Chedworth Steps Out. He founded a production company "Raglan Radio Recordings", making a number of adventure serials. But despite having some excellent actors under contract, his venture failed and he returned to England in 1939. According to Fimink Raglan "always looked ill on screen".

Selected filmography

The Forger - Peter CliftonThe Man Who Changed His Name - Frank O'RyanThe Last Hour - Charles ListerRed Aces - Rufus MachfieldThe Chinese Puzzle - Sir CharlesThe World, the Flesh, the Devil - Robert HallThe Shadow - Beverley KentThe Admiral's Secret - Frank BruceJew Süss - Lord SuffolkRolling Home - Captain PengellyThe Morals of Marcus The Flying Doctor - Dr. John VaughanLovers and Luggers - Bill Craig, alias Craig HendersonMr. Chedworth Steps Out - Brian CarfordDick Barton Strikes Back - Lord ArmadaleDoctor Morelle Celia - Inspector ParkerWhispering Smith Hits London - Supt. MeakerThe Floating Dutchman - Mr. WynnThe Broken Horseshoe - Supt. GraysonOperation Diplomat - Sir Oliver PetersThe Black Rider - RacktonFabian of the Yard No Smoking - ChancellorThe Birthday Present - Prison Governor Chain of Events - MagistrateDangerous Afternoon - Sir Phillip Morstan

Television appearances

The Three Musketeers - D'Artagnan the ElderMary Britten, M.D. - Walter DavisNo Hiding Place - Commander Hutchins