Herbert Langley Explained

Herbert Langley
Birth Date:1888
Birth Place:England
Occupation:Opera singer
Actor
Children:Bryan Langley

Herbert Langley (1888–1967) was a well-known early twentieth-century English opera singer (baritone) who later also played leading acting roles in a number of British silent films; and then smaller roles with the arrival of sound.[1] [2] [3] He was the father of cinematographer Bryan Langley.[4]

Selected filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1922The Wonderful StoryRobert Martin
Flames of PassionArthur Watson
1923Chu-Chin-ChowAbou Hassan
1924Southern LovePedro
1927Carmen
1929Cupid in CloverJohn Simpson
1932Number Seventeen
1933Letting in the SunshineForeman
1934The Queen's Affair
1935The Public Life of Henry the NinthPolice Constable

References

  1. Web site: Herbert Langley. https://web.archive.org/web/20190128083122/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b9f98fdab. dead. 28 January 2019. BFI.
  2. Web site: Herbert Langley - Opera Scotland. www.operascotland.org.
  3. Web site: Herbert Langley - Theatricalia. theatricalia.com.
  4. Web site: BFI Screenonline: Langley, Bryan (1909-2008) Biography. www.screenonline.org.uk.