5. James Mason in The Fall of the Roman Empire - Mason delivers the expected gravitas, but gets to go further with a remarkable scene of compassion under torture essentially.
Best Scene: The test.
4. Shailen Mukherjee in Charulata - Mukherjee gives an effective portrayal of a mistaken though good husband, and a moving depiction of the man figuring out then trying to amend his mistakes.
Best Scene: Figuring it out.
3. David Tomlinson in Mary Poppins - Tomlinson gives the most mature aspect of the film, while an entertaining portrayal of English properness, also a moving portrayal of a man figuring out what is most important in life.
Best Scene: A long walk to the bank.
2. Christopher Plummer in The Fall of the Roman Empire - Plummer is the properly entertaining mad emperor you'd expect, but with the right nuance to create depth as the son who was always a disappointment in his father's eyes.
Best Scene: Hearing the truth of his parentage.
1. Hume Cronyn in Hamlet - Cronyn gives a masterclass in not only how to make Shakespeare seem as fresh as possible, but how to make the create greatness out of a good, but traditionally not great, role.
Best Scene: With Hamlet in the library.
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