Hugh Wakefield

Hugh Wakefield (10 November 1888 – 5 December 1971) was an English film actor, who played supporting roles. He was often seen wearing a monocle.

Wakefield was born in Wanstead, which was then in Essex. He also had a distinguished stage career,^[1] which began at the age of 11. City of Song (1931) was his first film.^[2]

Selected filmography

City of Song (1931)
The King of Blitz (1932)
The Man They Couldn't Arrest (1933)
The Crime at Blossoms (1933)
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)
The Improper Duchess (1936)
The Crimson Circle (1936)
The Street Singer (1937)
This England (1941)
Blithe Spirit (1945)
One Night With You (1948)
Love's a Luxury (1952)
The Million Pound Note (1954)

References

^ "No. 35 - Hugh Wakefield". It's not just Michael Powell: British films of the 30s, 40s and 50s. http://www.britishpictures.com/godfrey/card35.htm. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
^ "Pagliacci & City of Song". Bel Canto Society web site. http://www.belcantosociety.org/store/product_info.php?products_id=480. Retrieved 23 October 2009.

External links

Hugh Wakefield at the Internet Movie Database

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Name	Wakefield, Hugh
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Date of birth	10 November 1888
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Date of death	5 December 1971
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