Where to watch James Gleason in the UK
Find every James Gleason film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
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 return…
James Gleason films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring James Gleason, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
James Gleason TV shows streaming in the UK
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- Climax! (1954) as Reverend Mr. McCarkle
- Cheyenne (1955) Cast
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Leave It to Beaver (1957) as Pete
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mr. Jorgy
- Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) as Ed Shafer
- The Millionaire (1955) as Charles Hartford Simpson
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Noah Larkin
- Racket Squad (1951) Cast
- The Night of the Hunter (1955) as Uncle Birdie Steptoe
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) as Lt. Rooney
- The Broadway Melody (1929) as Music Publisher (uncredited)
- Helldorado (1935) as Sam Barnes
- The Last Hurrah (1958) as Cuke Gillen
- Suddenly (1954) as Peter 'Pop' Benson
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) as McGarrity
- The Keys of the Kingdom (1944) as Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske
- The Bishop's Wife (1947) as Sylvester
- Loving You (1957) as Carl Meade
- We're Not Married! (1952) as Duffy
- Meet John Doe (1941) as Henry Connell
- Tycoon (1947) as Pop Mathews
- Affectionately Yours (1941) as 'Chet' Phillips
- Suicide Fleet (1931) as Skeets
- Money, Women and Guns (1958) as Henry Devers
- Fast Companions (1932) as Silk Henley
- The Clock (1945) as Al Henry
- Star in the Dust (1956) as Orval Jones
- The Jackpot (1950) as Harry Summers
- Lady Luck (1946) as Sacramento Sam
- Riding High (1950) as Racing Secretary
- A Guy Named Joe (1944) as “Nails” Kilpatrick
- Crash Dive (1943) as Chief Mike 'Mac' McDonnell
- Tales of Manhattan (1942) as Father Joe
- A Free Soul (1931) as Eddie
- Bad Boy (1949) as Chief
- Captain Eddie (1945) as Tom Clark
- Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) as Max Corkle
- Nine Lives Are Not Enough (1941) as Sergeant Daniels
- The Hoodlum Saint (1946) as Snarp
- Sweepstakes (1931) as Sleepy Jones
- Change of Heart (1934) as Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
- This Man's Navy (1945) as Jimmy Shannon
- Down to Earth (1947) as Max Corkle
- The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936) as Inspector Corrigan
- Smart Woman (1948) as Sam Corkle
- Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle (1950) as Knobby Walsh
- Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
- The Yellow Cab Man (1950) as Mickey Corkins
- The Bowery (1933) Screenplay
- What Price Glory (1952) as General Cokely
- Man in the Shadow (1957) as Hank James
- Forty Naughty Girls (1937) as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
- The Billion Dollar Scandal (1933) as "Ratsy" Harris
- Forever Female (1953) as Eddie Woods
- Come Fill the Cup (1951) as Charley Dolan
- Rock-a-Bye Baby (1958) as Doc Simpkins
- The Falcon Takes Over (1942) as Inspector Mike O'Hara
- The Story of Will Rogers (1952) as Bert Lynn
- The Return of October (1948) as Uncle Willie Ramsey
- Army Girl (1938) as Hennessy
- The Life of Riley (1949) as Gillis
- Hot Tip (1935) as Jimmy McGill
- Spring Reunion (1957) as Collie
- The Plot Thickens (1936) as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
- Cinema Circus (1937) as Himself
- West Point of the Air (1935) as Joe 'Bags'
- Murder on a Bridle Path (1936) as Police Insp. Oscar Piper
- The Female Animal (1958) as Tom Maloney
- The All-American (1932) as Chick Knipe
- Hay Foot (1942) as Colonel J. A. Barkley
- My Wife's Relatives (1939) as Joe Higgins
- Triple Cross (1951) as Knobby Walsh
- A Date with the Falcon (1942) as Inspector Michael 'Mike' O'Hara
- Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) as Timothy Gleason
- Babes on Broadway (1941) as Thornton Reed
- I'll See You in My Dreams (1951) as Fred Townsend
- Footlight Serenade (1942) as Bruce McKay
- The Matrimonial Bed (1930) as Gustave Corton
James Gleason — FAQ
Where can I watch James Gleason films in the UK?
James Gleason's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are James Gleason's most popular films?
Most-watched James Gleason films currently: The Night of the Hunter (1955), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), The Broadway Melody (1929), Helldorado (1935), The Last Hurrah (1958).
What TV shows has James Gleason appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Climax! (1954), Cheyenne (1955), The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), Leave It to Beaver (1957), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955).
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