John St. Polis
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John M. St. Polis (November 24, 1873 – October 8, 1946) was an American actor. St. Polis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before starting his film career, he made a name for himself on the Broadway stage, most notably in the role of Frederik in the original production of The Return of Peter Grimm (1911–12) and the play's revival in 1921, both performed at the Belasco Theatre. He appeared in 126 films between 1914 and 1943. In all of his early roles, the actor is billed as John Sainpolis. His best-known performances are as Etienne Laurier in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921), and as Comte Phillipe de Chagny in The Phantom of the Opera (1925). St. Polis successfully made the transition from silent cinema to "talkies" with one of his most praised performances as Dr. John M. Besant, the father of Norma Besant (played by Mary Pickford) in Coquette (1929).
Known for
ActingBirthday
November 24, 1873Deathday
October 8, 1946Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
94Place of birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, USAAlso known as
John M. Sainpolis, Johnny Sainpolis, John Sainpolis, John Saintpolis, John M. St. Polis, John Marie Sainpolis
Cast credits
The Phantom of the Opera
Comte Philip de Chagny
Mr. Wong, Detective
Carl Roemer
Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors
The Bad One
Judge
The Criminal Code
Dr. Rinewulf
Shadows
Nate Snow
Those Who Dance
Monahan
A Woman's Way
Mouvet
The Three Sisters
Judge
Stake Uncle Sam to Play Your Hand
Kaiser
Coquette
Dr. John M. Besant
Symphony of Six Million
Dr. Schifflen
Sapho
Dejoie
The Fortunes of Fifi
Duvernet
A Night at the Opera
Opera Conductor (uncredited)
The Shadow Strikes
Caleb Delthern
On the Spot
Doc Hunter
The World Gone Mad
Grover Cromwell
The Match King
Banker (uncredited)
If I Had a Million
Glidden Associate (uncredited)Images
