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This plaque forms one of a series erected in 1996 by the British Film Institute to commemorate 100 years of cinema.

James Neville Mason (15 May 1909 – 27 July 1984) was an English actor.

After achieving much success in the United Kingdom (he was the top box office attraction there in 1944 and 1945), he made the transition to the United States and became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, starring in iconic films including: The Desert Fox, A Star Is Born, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Lolita, North by Northwest, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Bigger Than Life, Julius Caesar, Georgy Girl, The Deadly Affair, Heaven Can Wait, The Boys from Brazil, The Verdict, Mandingo, Murder by Decree and Salem's Lot. He was nominated for three Academy Awards and three Golden Globes (winning the Golden Globe in 1955 for A Star is Born).

The Blue Plaque is on the wall on the left hand side of the entrance to the Huddersfield Central Library.

Commemorating the Centenary of Cinema 1996

100
YEARS
OF
CINEMA

JAMES MASON
Renowned International
Film Star
Born Croft House, Marsh
Huddersfield
1909

In association with the British Film Institute

Blue Plaque managing agency: British Film Institute Individual Recognized: James Mason Physical Address: Huddersfield Central Library Princess Alexandra Walk Huddersfield , West Yorkshire United Kingdom HD1 2SU Web Address: [Web Link]

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