Julien Mitchell


Julien Mitchell was an English actor, in films from the mid-1930s. Mitchell supported comedians George Formby and Will Hay, and appeared in some Hollywood films in the early war years, but is perhaps best remembered for his role as a mad train driver in the quota quickie The Last Journey, made at the start of his film career in 1936.
Mitchell was born in Glossop, Derbyshire. His parents were Julien Mitchell, a dentist, born in Haworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, and Ellen Kitchen, born in Bolton, Lancashire. His siblings born in Bolton were Martha Elizabeth, Josephine Mariner, Ada and Gertrude, while Mary Hannah and Hilda were born in Glossop.
Mitchell died in London nine days before his 66th birthday.

Partial filmography

Rhodes of Africa - Minor Role The Last Journey - Bob HoltEducated Evans - Arthur HackittThe Frog - John MaitlandDouble Exposures - Hector RodmanMr. Smith Carries On - Mr. MinoxQuiet Please - HollowayThe Drum - SergeantIt's in the Air - Sergeant MajorLucky to Me - Butterworth Vigil in the Night - Matthew BowleyThe Sea Hawk - Oliver ScottThe Goose Steps Out - Gen. Von GoltzRhythm Serenade - Mr. JimsonSchweik's New Adventures - Gestapo ChiefHotel Reserve - Michel Beghin, intelligence chiefThe Echo Murders - James DuncanBedelia - Dr. McAfeeBonnie Prince Charlie - Gen. Cope A Boy, a Girl and a Bike - Mr. HowarthChance of a Lifetime - MorrisThe Magnet - The MayorThe Galloping Major - Sergeant AdairHigh Treason - Mr. Philips - Union Rep Hobson's Choice - Sam MinnsJohn Wesley - Tom Dekkar