Mini Tribute: Character Actor Granville Bates

Born January 7, 1882 Character Actor Granville Bates!

Character Actor Granville Bates appeared in over 90 films, playing his share of lawyers, judges, sheriffs and mayors. His films include My Favorite Wife, Midnight, Brother Orchid, and Of Mice and Men.

I’d like to get home & tell my wife about this. She thinks all my cases are boring.
-Granville Bates as Judge Bryson in My Favorite Wife

Photo: Granville Bates as Judge Bryson in My Favorite Wife with Gail Patrick, Cary Grant, Irene Dunne and Randolph ScottGranville Bates as Judge Bryson in Garson Kanin‘s My Favorite Wife with Gail Patrick, Cary Grant, Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott

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