Wilfred Lucas
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wilfred Lucas (January 30, 1871 โ December 13, 1940) was a Canadian-born American stage actor who found success in film as an actor, director, and screenwriter. Wilfred Lucas made his Broadway debut in 1904, playing in both the The Blue Grass Handicap and The Superstition of Sue. Following his 1906 role in the highly successful play The Chorus Lady, he was recruited to the fledgling Biograph Studios by D. W. Griffith. At the time, the film business was still looked down upon by many members of the theatrical community. In her 1925 book titled When the Movies Were Young, Griffith's wife, actress Linda Arvidson, told the story of the early days at Biograph Studios. In it, she referred to Lucas as the "first real grand actor, democratic enough to work in Biograph movies." In 1908 Lucas made his motion picture debut in Griffith's The Greaser's Gauntlet, appearing in more than 50 of these short (usually 17 minutes) films over the next two years. In 1910 while still acting, he wrote the script for Griffith's film Sunshine Sue, which was followed by many more scripts by 1924. Lucas also began directing in 1912 with Griffith on An Outcast Among Outcasts, and directed another 44 films over the next 20 years. In early 1916 he starred as John Carter in Acquitted, about which Photoplay wrote, "No single performance in the records of active photography has surpassed his visualization of the humble book-keeper in Acquitted." Later in 1916 he appeared in D.W. Griffith's film Intolerance. Part of the group of Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood, Lucas became friends and sometimes starred with Mary Pickford, Sam De Grasse, and Marie Dressler. Canadian-born director Mack Sennett hired him to both direct and act in a large number of films at his Keystone Studios. Lucas made the successful transition from silent film to sound. While working in Hollywood, in 1926 he returned to the stage, performing in several Broadway plays. He later appeared as a foil for Laurel and Hardy in their feature films Pardon Us and A Chump at Oxford. During his long career, Wilfred Lucas appeared in more than 375 films. Although for a time he was cast in leading roles, he became very successful as secondary and minor characters, making a good living in the film industry for more than three decades.
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Credits
- 1968 ยทThe Best of Laurel and Hardyas The Warden (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1941 ยทThe Sea Wolfas
- 1940 ยทSanta Fe Trailas Weiner (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทA Dispatch from Reutersas Board Member (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทTriple Justiceas Constable Herb at Tule Mesa
- 1940 ยทThey Drive by Nightas Bailiff (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทWomen in Hidingas Policeman (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทBrother Orchidas Brother MacDonald
- 1940 ยทWaterloo Bridgeas Elderly Huntsman at Estate Dance (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทEdison, the Manas Broker
- 1940 ยทTear Gas Squadas Policeman
- 1940 ยทVirginia Cityas Southerner (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทWomen Without Namesas Roomer
- 1940 ยทThe Fighting 69thas Eye Doctor (uncredited)
- 1940 ยทA Chump at Oxfordas Dean Williams
- 1940 ยทLegion of the Lawlessas East Ivestown Leader (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทFour Wivesas Stationmaster (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทNick Carter, Master Detectiveas Police Detective Randall
- 1939 ยทRafflesas Bobby
- 1939 ยทThe Marshal Of Mesa Cityas Marshal Andy Thompson (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทMr. Smith Goes to Washingtonas Pompous Man (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทThe Day the Bookies Weptas Bill, Man Outside Racetrack (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทEach Dawn I Dieas Bailiff (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทZenobiaas Undetermined Role
- 1939 ยทWomen in the Windas Burbank Offical (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทDodge Cityas Bartender (uncredited)
- 1939 ยทAlmost a Gentlemanas Dog Show Director
- 1938 ยทBreakdowns of 1938as Race Judge (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทThe Declaration of Independenceas John Dickinson (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทBrother Ratas Ballfield Doctor
- 1938 ยทA Man to Rememberas Man at Hospital Dedication (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทDown on the Farmas Wheeler
- 1938 ยทFreshman Yearas Professor Ullrich
- 1938 ยทFour Daughtersas Doctor (uncredited)
- 1938 ยทSafety in Numbersas Councilman
- 1938 ยทOver the Wallas Cell Block Keeper
- 1938 ยทNight Spotas Police Lieutenant
- 1938 ยทThe Baroness and the Butleras Member of Parliament
- 1938 ยทThe Daredevil Driversas Race Judge
- 1937 ยทShe Loved a Firemanas Fire Tug Captain
- 1937 ยทMissing Witnessesas Judge in Wagner Case (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทThe Man Without a Countryas Lincoln's Secretary (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทNavy Blue and Goldas Ship's Captain (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทThe Westland Caseas Gun Dealer
- 1937 ยทIdol of the Crowdsas Doctor (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทHot Wateras Customer in Drugstore (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทPrairie Thunderas Nate Temple
- 1937 ยทVarsity Showas Police Commissioner (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทVarsity Showas Police Commissioner
- 1937 ยทTalent Scoutas Director of Screen Test (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทEmpty Holstersas John Ware
- 1937 ยทBlazing Sixesas Sheriff Tom
- 1937 ยทMarked Womanas Jury Foreman #1 (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทMile a Minute Loveas Drexel
- 1937 ยทLand Beyond the Lawas Jim Blake (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทThe Super Snooperas
- 1937 ยทBlack Legionas Bailiff (uncredited)
- 1937 ยทCriminal Lawyeras Brandon's Assistant
- 1937 ยทWe Who Are About to Dieas Prison Yard Captain (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทBeloved Enemyas Doctor (Uncredited)
- 1936 ยทGive Me Libertyas His Excellency Permitting Henry's Arrest (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทMidnight Blundersas Professor Edwin Millstone (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทCalifornia Mailas Sheriff
- 1936 ยทThe Devil-Dollas Off-Screen Voice (voice / uncredited)
- 1936 ยทHigh Tensionas Businessman
- 1936 ยทThe White Angelas Raglan Staff Officer (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทHuman Cargoas Police Chief
- 1936 ยทThe Country Doctoras Proprietor (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทLove on a Betas Man at Hutchinson's Meeting
- 1936 ยทThe Preview Murder Mysteryas Director (Uncredited)
- 1936 ยทModern Timesas Juvenile Officer
- 1936 ยทChatterboxas Himself (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทKind Ladyas First Scotland Yard Man (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทShow Them No Mercy!as Druggist (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทFrisco Kidas First Policeman (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทRip Roaring Rileyas Chief Martin
- 1935 ยทStormyas Mack's Horse Trainer (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทStrandedas Pat, a Welfare Worker (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทThe Arizonianas Townsman with Mayor
- 1935 ยทVagabond Ladyas Dock Official (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทLes Misรฉrablesas Onlooker
- 1935 ยทNaughty Mariettaas Announcer (uncredited)
- 1935 ยทChandu on the Magic Islandas Capt. Walker
- 1935 ยทAngkoras Wilfred Lucas, game hunter
- 1934 ยทShrimps for a Dayas Mr. Wade
- 1934 ยทLove Timeas Dignitary (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทCleopatraas Roman Greeting Antony (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทThe Return of Chanduas Capt. Wilson [Chs. 4-12]
- 1934 ยทThe Dragon Murder Caseas Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- 1934 ยทOne Night of Loveas Metropolitan Operagoer
- 1934 ยทApples to You!as Chairman of the Board
- 1934 ยทThe Mothas John Gale
- 1933 ยทThe House on 56th Streetas Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทAir Frightas Mr. Lucas, Airline Superintendent
- 1933 ยทMary Stevens, M.D.as Andrews' Lawyer Barry (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทMidnight Maryas Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทThe Mayor of Hellas Bill (uncredited)
- 1933 ยทStrange Peopleas John Davis
- 1933 ยทThe Sphinxas Prosecuting Attorney
- 1933 ยทI Cover the Waterfrontas Randall
- 1933 ยทThe Devil's Brotheras
- 1933 ยทThe Big Cageas Bob Mills
- 1933 ยทThe Three Musketeersas El Shaitan
- 1933 ยทThe Intruderas Mr. Wayne
- 1933 ยทPhantom Thunderboltas Eaton - Railroad President
- 1933 ยทRacetrackas Mr. Ryan
- 1932 ยทSister to Judasas Mike O'Flanagan
- 1932 ยทThe Secrets of Wu Sinas Pharmacist
- 1932 ยทLucky Larriganas John Larrigan
- 1932 ยทThe Unwritten Lawas Captain Kane
- 1932 ยทCall Her Savageas Child Welfare Official (Uncredited)
- 1932 ยทYou Said a Mouthfulas Official (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทThe Devil Horseas Whitney [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทFree Wheelingas The Specialist
- 1932 ยทBig City Bluesas Policeman (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทWhat Price Hollywood?as Bill the Replacement Director (uncredited)
- 1932 ยทThe Dark Horseas Debate Chairman
- 1932 ยทStockholm โQueen of the Balticโas
- 1932 ยทThe Midnight Patrolas
- 1932 ยทCareless Ladyas Ship's Purser
- 1932 ยทRed Nosesas Mr. Lucas
- 1932 ยทCross-Examinationas Judge Hollister
- 1932 ยทThe Tabasco Kidas Sheriff's Deputy
- 1931 ยทHouse of Mysteryas Sheriff Franklin
- 1931 ยทRich Man's Follyas
- 1931 ยทThe Phantomas Dist. Atty. John Hampton
- 1931 ยทConvictedas Capt. Hammond
- 1931 ยทThe Age for Loveas Undetermined Role
- 1931 ยทGraftas Candidate Louis
- 1931 ยทThe Galloping Ghostas Sportscaster
- 1931 ยทBig Earsas Doctor
- 1931 ยทPardon Usas Warden
- 1931 ยทStranger in Townas J.P. Walker
- 1931 ยทHomicide Squadas
- 1931 ยทYoung Donovan's Kidas Duryea
- 1931 ยทDishonoredas
- 1931 ยทMen Call It Loveas Sam Ellery (uncredited)
- 1931 ยทMillieas Millie's Elderly Escort (uncredited)
- 1930 ยทLooser Than Looseas Mr. Gillstrom, Charley's Boss
- 1930 ยทLove Your Neighboras
- 1930 ยทMadam Satanas Roman Senator
- 1930 ยทThose Who Danceas Big Ben Benson
- 1930 ยทCock o' the Walkas Seรฑor Vallejo
- 1930 ยทThe Arizona Kidas Manager
- 1930 ยทHello Sisteras Dr. Saltus
- 1927 ยทBurnt Fingersas Lord Cumberly
- 1926 ยทThe Sorrows of Satanas
- 1926 ยทHer Sacrificeas Edwin Ramsey
- 1925 ยทCyclone Cavalieras Hugh Clayton
- 1925 ยทHow Baxter Butted Inas R.S. Falk
- 1925 ยทThe Bad Landsas Col. Owen
- 1925 ยทA Broadway Butterflyas Stage Manager
- 1925 ยทRiders of the Purple Sageas Oldring
- 1925 ยทAs No Man Has Lovedas Maj. Bissell
- 1924 ยทLightning Romanceas Richard Wade
- 1924 ยทThe Price She Paidas James Presbury
- 1924 ยทRacing for Lifeas Hudford
- 1924 ยทThe Fighting Sapas Charles Richmond
- 1924 ยทValley of Hateas Old Jim Darley
- 1924 ยทThe Valley of Hateas Old Jim Darley
- 1924 ยทDaughters of Pleasureas Mark Hadley
- 1924 ยทDorothy Vernon of Haddon Hallas Earl of Rutland
- 1924 ยทNorth of Nevadaas C. Hanaford
- 1923 ยทTrilbyas The Laird
- 1923 ยทThe Greatest Menaceas Charles W. Wright
- 1923 ยทThe Girl of the Golden Westas Ashby
- 1923 ยทJazzmaniaas Julius Furman
- 1922 ยทHeroes of the Streetas
- 1922 ยทThe Kentucky Derbyas Capt. Wolff
- 1922 ยทPaid Backas Ship Captain
- 1922 ยทFlesh and Bloodas The Policeman
- 1922 ยทAcross the Dead-Lineas Aaron Kidder
- 1921 ยทThe Beautiful Liaras Gaston Allegretti
- 1921 ยทThe Fighting Breedas John MacDonald
- 1921 ยทOne a Minuteas Prosecutor (uncredited)
- 1921 ยทThrough The Back Dooras Elton Reeves
- 1920 ยทThe Man from Kangarooas Red Jack Braggan
- 1919 ยทSoldiers of Fortuneas President Alvarez
- 1919 ยทA Woman of Pleasureas Sir John Thornbull
- 1919 ยทThe Hushed Houras Robert Appleton Jr.
- 1919 ยทWhat Every Woman Wantsas Horace Lennon
- 1917 ยทThe Judgment Houseas Rudyard Byng
- 1917 ยทThe Co-respondentas
- 1917 ยทSins of Ambitionas Andrew Maxwell
- 1917 ยทSouls Triumphantas Robert Powers
- 1917 ยทHands Up!as John Houston
- 1917 ยทA Love Sublimeas Philip
- 1917 ยทJim Bludsoas Jim Bludso
- 1916 ยทThe Microscope Mysteryas Doc Arnold
- 1916 ยทIntolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Agesas Extra (uncredited)
- 1916 ยทHell-to-Pay Austinas Hell-to-Pay Austin
- 1916 ยทAcquittedas John Carter
- 1916 ยทThe Wood Nymphas Fred Arnold
- 1916 ยทMacbethas Macduff
- 1915 ยทThe Lily and the Roseas Jack Van Norman
- 1915 ยทThe Spanish Jadeas Osmund Manvers
- 1914 ยทBrute Forceas Brute Force
- 1914 ยทGentleman Burglaras Baffles
- 1913 ยทA Tender-Hearted Crookas
- 1913 ยทPure Gold and Drossas
- 1913 ยทThe Widow and the Widoweras The Widower
- 1912 ยทThe Massacreas Stephen
- 1912 ยทA Sailorโs Heartas The Sailor
- 1912 ยทA Pueblo Legendas The Indian Girl's Great Brother
- 1912 ยทMan's Genesisas Bruteforce
- 1912 ยทA Temporary Truceas An Indian (uncredited)
- 1912 ยทHome Folksas The Blacksmith
- 1912 ยทWhen Kings Were the Lawas The King of Romanda
- 1912 ยทJust Like a Womanas The Wealthy Friend
- 1912 ยทFate's Interceptionas The American
- 1912 ยทThe Girl and Her Trustas
- 1912 ยทThe Goddess of Sagebrush Gulchas Minor Role (uncredited)
- 1912 ยทUnder Burning Skiesas Joe
- 1912 ยทBilly's Stratagemas Billy's Father
- 1912 ยทThe Transformation of Mikeas Mike
- 1911 ยทA Terrible Discoveryas The District Attorney
- 1911 ยทThe Failureas The Clerk
- 1911 ยทA Woman Scornedas The Doctor
- 1911 ยทThe Miser's Heartas First Crook
- 1911 ยทLove in the Hillsas The Manley Suitor
- 1911 ยทThe Long Roadas A Policeman
- 1911 ยทThe Making of a Manas In Second Audience
- 1911 ยทSwords and Heartsas Hugh Frazier
- 1911 ยทThe Rose of Kentuckyas The planter
- 1911 ยทThe Primal Callas The Fisherman
- 1911 ยทEnoch Ardenas Enoch Arden
- 1911 ยทEnoch Arden: Part IIas
- 1911 ยทEnoch Arden: Part Ias
- 1911 ยทThe Lonedale Operatoras The Fireman
- 1911 ยทHis Daughteras
- 1911 ยทThe Diamond Staras
- 1911 ยทFisher Folksas Steve Hardester
- 1911 ยทWhat Shall We Do with Our Old?as Violent Jailbird
- 1911 ยทHeart Beats of Long Agoas The Lover
- 1911 ยทHis Trust Fulfilledas George
- 1911 ยทHis Trustas George
- 1911 ยทWhen a Man Lovesas
- 1911 ยทThe Two Pathsas
- 1910 ยทWinning Back His Loveas Frederick Wallace
- 1910 ยทThe Rocky Roadas
- 1909 ยท1776, or The Hessian Renegadesas
- 1909 ยทA Strange Meetingas
- 1909 ยทThe Renunciationas
- 1909 ยทThe Honor of Thievesas
- 1908 ยทThe Taming of the Shrewas
- 1908 ยทThe Girl and the Outlawas
- 1908 ยทThe Greaser's Gauntletas Jose