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Peter Godfrey

British actor and director (1899-1970) · United Kingdom · On the map · Directors · Died at 70

Peter Godfrey was an English actor and film director. Founder of the experimental Gate Theatre Salon in 1925, with his first wife Molly Veness, he staged London's first expressionistic production in the following year.

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1970Died4 March 19701956Please Murder MeFilm, Director1952One Big AffairFilm, Director1949One Last FlingFilm, Director1948The Decision of Christopher BlakeFilm, Butts (uncredited)1947Cry WolfFilm, Director1945Christmas in ConnecticutFilm, Director1944Make Your Own BedFilm, Director1943Forever and a DayFilm, Writer1942Highways by NightFilm, Director1940Edison, the ManFilm, Ashton1939RafflesFilm, Crawshay1938BlockadeFilm, Roderigo - Cafe Magician1931Down RiverFilm, Director1930Thread o' ScarletFilm, Director1899Born16 October 1899

Known for

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  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1939
  • Christmas in Connecticut 1945
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1941
  • The Two Mrs. Carrolls 1947

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Filmography 32

33 credits on file

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About this person

He went into partnership with Velona Pilcher in 1927 and together they opened the Gate Theatre Studio in Villiers Street, Charing Cross. Eventually moving to Hollywood, he established a career as a film actor and director.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1970 · aged 70

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In the same film or series as Peter

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