James Mason

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stars  In 1952 while remodeling his home, he discovered several reels of Buster Keaton 's "lost" films (Mason had purchased Keaton's Hollywood mansion) and immediately recognized their historical significance and was responsible for their preservation.

stars  Was the original choice to play Professor Kingsfield in The Paper Chase (1973) , but had to turn down the role due to poor health. John Houseman , who had acted in only one other movie in a bit part, was cast and won an Oscar.

stars  Can be seen visiting the set of Stanley Kubrick 's _The Shining (1980)_ in Vivian Kubrick 's TV documentary _Making 'The Shining' (1980)_ . Stanley Kubrick didn't usually allow visitors to his set, but made an exception for Mason, who had memorably played Humbert Humbert for him in Lolita (1962) .

stars  He should not be confused with the American actor, Jim Mason, aka James Mason, who appeared in silent films, particularly Westerns in the Twenties and Thirties.

stars  Eddie Izzard often uses an impression of James Mason in his stand-up comedy routines as the voice of a confused, dithering God.