Will Fyffe
Will Fyffe is known for Elstree Calling (1930), The Brothers (1947), Neutral Port (1940).
Biography
From Wikipedia
Will Fyffe, CBE (16 February 1885 – 14 December 1947) was a Scottish music hall artist, a star of the 1930s and 1940s, on stage, screen and records.
Fyffe made his debut in his father's stock company at the age of six. He travelled extensively throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, playing the numerous music halls of the time, where he performed his sketches and sang his songs in his own inimitable style. During the 1930s, he was one of the highest paid musical hall artistes in Britain.
In addition, Fyffe appeared in 23 major films of the era (American and British), sometimes starring, and recorded over 30 songs, delivered with his own unique style.
Fyffe died whilst staying at Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews. After a few too many the star fell from a window in the hotel on the 14th December 1947. It is unknown if this fall was sheer accident or if Fyfe was taking his own life.
Questions about Will Fyffe
How many Will Fyffe films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 5 films with Will Fyffe, from 1930 to 1947.
What was the first Will Fyffe film?
The first Will Fyffe film in the catalogue is Elstree Calling, from 1930.
People data: TMDb.
Known for
Full filmography
22 films — 5 in the catalogue
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5.4 The Brothers
1947 · Aeneas McGrath
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10.0
Give Me the Stars
1945
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9.0
Heaven Is Round the Corner
1944 · Dougal
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6.5 The Prime Minister
1941 · The Agitator
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6.8 Neutral Port
1940 · Capt. Ferguson
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7.0
For Freedom
1940 · Chief
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6.3 They Came by Night
1940 · James Fothergill
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6.7 Rulers of the Sea
1939 · John Shaw
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8.0
The Missing People
1939 · J. G. Reeder
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7.0
The Mind of Mr. Reeder
1939 · J.G. Reeder
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5.6 Owd Bob
1938 · Adam McAdam
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7.5 Spring Handicap
1937 · Jack Clayton
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6.5
Said O'Reilly to McNab
1937 · Malcolm McNab
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6.3 Cotton Queen
1937 · Bill Todcastle
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Love in Exile
1936 · Doc Tate
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9.0 Debt of Honour
1936 · Fergus McAndrews
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9.0
Men of Yesterday
1936
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9.0
Annie Laurie
1936 · Will Laurie
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9.0
Rolling Home
1935 · John McGregor
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6.0 Happy
1933 · Simmy
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5.0 Elstree Calling
1930 · Himself
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6.0
The Maid of Cefn Ydfa
1914 · Lewis Bach
People data: TMDb.
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