Frederic March shot to fame in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and consolidated his stardom with Les Misérables.  Halliwell described him as

‘One of America’s most respected stage and screen actors, who always projected intelligence and integrity…’

Although he felt that A Star is Born (1937) was most representative of his career, LH gave March this dedication in the Filmgoer’s Companion:

‘For the diligence with which he undertook every role, and for the satisfying success of most of the results.’

Les Misérables also did no harm to the career of cinematographer Gregg Toland, gaining him his first Oscar nomination.  It would be another three years before he won the award, for WutheringHeights, and because of that film Orson Welles wanted him for Citizen Kane.

Year: 1935