
James Gleason
- Date of Birth: 1882-05-22
- Date of Death: 1959-04-12
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
James Gleason was born in New York City to William Gleason and Mina Crolius, who were both in the theatre. He was married to Lucile Gleason (born Lucile Webster), and had a son, Russell Gleason. As a... James Gleason was born in New York City to William Gleason and Mina Crolius, who were both in the theatre. He was married to Lucile Gleason (born Lucile Webster), and had a son, Russell Gleason. As a young man James fought in the Spanish-American War. After the war he joined the stock company at the Liberty Theater in Oakland, California, which his parents were running. James and his wife then moved to Portland, Oregon, where they played in stock at the Baker Theater. For several years afterward they toured in road shows until James enlisted in the army during World War I. When he returned he appeared on the stage in "The Five Million." He then turned to writing, including "Is Zat So", which he produced for the NY stage. He also wrote and acted in "The Fall Guy" and "The Shannons on Broadway." Next he wrote The Broadway Melody (1929) for MGM. He collaborated, in 1930, on The Swellhead (1930), Dumbbells in Ermine (1930), What a Widow! (1930), Rain or Shine (1930) and His First Command (1929). He and his wife were then contracted to Pathe, Lucille to act, and James (or Jimmie as he was known) as a writer. Probably his most famous acting role was as Max Corkle, the manager of Joe Pendleton who was wrongly plucked from this life into the next, in the hit fantasy Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).

Once Upon a Horse...
Comedy, Western • 1958 September

The Night of the Hunter
Crime, Drama, Thriller • 1955 July

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mystery, Drama, Crime • 1955 October

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mystery, Drama, Crime • 1955 October

Arsenic and Old Lace
Comedy, Crime • 1944 September

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Drama • 1945 February

Bad Boy
Drama • 1949 February

Meet John Doe
Comedy, Drama • 1941 March

The Clock
Romance, Drama • 1945 May

The Last Hurrah
Drama • 1958 December