Leo Britt

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 United States. He is perhaps best-remembered as the storyteller at a party in Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder (1955). One of his last film roles was General James Scarlett in the historical drama The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968). He became a U.S. citizen in 1955, but returned to England, where he died aged 71. Filmography The Monkey's Paw (1933) - Lance Corporal (uncredited) The Roof (1933) - Tony Freyne They Came by Night (1940) - George Take My Life (1947) - John Newcombe The Magnetic Monster (1953) - Dr. Benton No Escape (1953) - Minor Role (uncredited) Elephant Walk (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) The Dirty Dozen (1967) - German General in Staff Car (uncredited) The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) - Gen. Scarlett Moon Zero Two (1969) - Senior Customs Officer Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969) - Elder Master (uncredited) References