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One of the great British stage actors of his era Donald Wolfit was noted for his magnificent portrayals of King Lear and Tamburlaine. Yet no actor of his generation was surrounded by more controversy. He was temperamental and difficult to deal with, enraged by criticism and tyrannical with the companies he led.
Although his talent was never in any doubt, critics often condemned his companies' poor supporting players and tasteless costumes. Even in death he had his critics.
Wolfit appeared in numerous theatre seasons at the Old Vic and Stratford-upon-Avon but preferred the life of a touring player and as the star of a vagabond troupe. He also appeared in many films and television plays. One of his most barnstorming performances was in the title role of the film Svengali (1954) in which, with his hypnotic real-life stare, he puts Hildegard Knef into a permanent trance.
The money from his film work helped to finance many of his stage productions. Wolfit is best remembered today as the inspiration for the film The Dresser (1983), in which Albert Finney plays a barnstorming actor-manager.- Actor
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Jay Whidden was born on 19 July 1886 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Woman to Woman (1929), Song of Soho (1930) and Raise the Roof (1930). He died on 17 February 1968 in Los Angeles, California, USA.- Evelyn Lund was an actress, known for Undermind (1965), Hancock's Half Hour (1956) and Pet Pals (1965). She was married to Charles Leo Keogh. She died on 17 February 1968 in St. Pancras, London, England, UK.
- Lola Duncan was born on 2 October 1874 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for The Man Who Won (1932), Self Made Lady (1932) and Once a Thief (1935). She died on 17 February 1968 in Kensington, London, England, UK.
- Lina Tartara Minora was born on 7 July 1892 in Sale, Piedmont, Italy. She was an actress, known for I Have Lost My Husband (1937), Song to the Wind (1939) and Ball at the Castle (1939). She died on 17 February 1968 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
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Roger Montéran was born on 26 September 1913 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. Roger was a cinematographer and director, known for Une grève pas ordinaire (1945), Feux de joie (1939) and Dernière heure (1934). Roger died on 17 February 1968.- Camera and Electrical Department
Paul Lockwood was born on 4 September 1907 in Minnesota, USA. He is known for Beau Sabreur (1928). He was married to Margaret Claire Beeler and Marjorie Florence Dehaven. He died on 17 February 1968 in Los Angeles, California, USA.