Cecil Humphreys
British actor (1883-1947)
Cecil Humphreys (1883–1947) was a British film and theatre actor who played in 46 films between 1916 and 1948, mostly in supporting roles as doctors, aristocrats, and generals. Among his best-known roles were Judge Linton, in the 1939 version of Wuthering Heights (1939) with Laurence Olivier, and the mysterious "Holy Man" in The Razor's Edge (1946), the first film adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's novel. In addition, he was also a notable Broadway actor between the 1920s and 1940s, appearing in 17 plays. Humphreys's grandson is actor Chris Humphreys.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1920–1939) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | The Amateur Gentleman | Maurice Elvey | ||||
| 1923 | DICK TURPIN'S RIDE TO YORK. | Stoll Picture Productions Ltd. | 7 reels | B&W | ||
| 1929 | THE BONDMAN. | World Wide Pictures Inc | 8 reels | B&W | ||
| 1929 | THE WOMAN IN WHITE. | World Wide Pictures Inc | 7 reels | B&W | ||
| 1939 | Wuthering Heights | William Wyler | 13 min. | 16mm | B&W |