Leo Ernest Britt (27 March 1908 – 1979) was a British-American actor. He made about 40 film and television appearances between 1933 and 1975, both in England and the

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. He is perhaps best-remembered as the storyteller at a party in

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's '' Dial M for Murder'' (1955). One of his last film roles was General James Scarlett in the historical drama ''

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'' (1968). He became a U.S. citizen in 1955, but returned to England, where he died aged 71.''California, Federal Naturalization Records, 1843-1999''

Filmography

* '' The Monkey's Paw'' (1933) - Lance Corporal (uncredited) * '' The Roof'' (1933) - Tony Freyne * '' They Came by Night'' (1940) - George * ''

Take My Life ''Take My Life'' is a 1947 British crime film directed by Ronald Neame and starring Hugh Williams, Greta Gynt and Marius Goring. It was adapted from Winston Graham's 1947 novel of the same name. It was shot at Pinewood Studios and on loca ...

'' (1947) - John Newcombe * ''

The Magnetic Monster ''The Magnetic Monster'' is a 1953 independently made American black-and-white science fiction film, produced by Ivan Tors and George Van Marter, directed by Curt Siodmak and (uncredited) Herbert L. Strock. The film stars Richard Carlson, Kin ...

'' (1953) - Dr. Benton * '' No Escape'' (1953) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''

Elephant Walk ''Elephant Walk'' is a 1954 American drama film produced by Paramount Pictures, directed by William Dieterle, and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Dana Andrews, Peter Finch and Abraham Sofaer.It is based upon the 1948 novel '' Elephant Walk'' by "Rob ...

'' (1954) - Planter Chisholm * '' Dial M for Murder'' (1954) - The Storyteller * '' The Black Shield of Falworth'' (1954) - Sir Robert * '' Moonfleet'' (1955) - Ephraim (uncredited) * '' The Court Jester'' (1955) - Sir Bertram (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1967) - German General in Staff Car (uncredited) * ''

'' (1968) - Gen. Scarlett * '' Moon Zero Two'' (1969) - Senior Customs Officer * '' Goodbye, Mr. Chips'' (1969) - Elder Master (uncredited)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Britt, Leo 1908 births 1979 deaths British male film actors Place of death missing British emigrants to the United States