Stars of British Films

Jack Buchanan

No. 21

Jack Buchanan

Born Glasgow; age 41. Dark hair and eyes. Leading actor, producer and manager in London, also popular in America. British talking films are "Man of Mayfair" and "Good Night Vienna." Next production "Yes, Mr. Brown." 

 

Jack Buchanan (1891 - 1957). As a musical comedy star he conquered both the West End and Broadway in the 20s and 30s as leading man and producer. Film stardom was inevitable. Though he was British cinema's leading male musical star in the 30s, he is best remembered for the 1953 Hollywood musical The Band Wagon where he partners Fred Astaire.