Frederick Culley

Frederick Culley (8 March 1879 – 3 November 1942) was a British film actor. He is best remembered as the kindly Dr. Sutton in The Four Feathers (1939).[1] His Father, Richard Palethorpe Culley, was an entrepreneur and philanthropist and his mother, Mary Widgery, came from a family of artists. Her father was landscape painter, William Widgery, and her brother, Frederick Widgery, painted in the same genre. Frederick Culley began his career in the theater, where his talent was recognized by the good reviews he usually received in the London press. He appeared briefly in silent films before entering talkies but, by 1930, Culley was already 51 years old and his roles were primarily supporting ones. He was remarkably effective as Dr. Sutton, using a cane and convincing that he was in pain or discomfort because, in the book that inspired the movie, his character had suffered an accident to his leg. There was nothing wrong with the actor's own legs. Culley appeared in several other Alexander Korda productions. Frederick Culley was married to Mildred C. Thomas in 1920. They had no children. The actor died of lung cancer at the Three Swans Hotel, Hungerford, Berkshire, where he was staying.

Frederick Culley
Born8 March 1879
Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
Died3 November 1942 (aged 63)
Berkshire, United Kingdom
Other namesFrederick William Culley
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1914–1943

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1914The Suicide ClubCaptain Geraldine
1931Madame GuillotineMarquis
1933The Private Life of Henry VIIIDuke of NorfolkUncredited
1934The Scarlet PimpernelUncredited
1935Once a ThiefSir John Chirwin
1935Peg of Old DruryMinor RoleUncredited
1936Men of Yesterday
1936Talk of the DevilMr. Alderson
1936Conquest of the AirRoger Bacon
1937Our Fighting NavyThe Admiral
1937Knight Without ArmourStanfield
1937Mr. Smith Carries OnMr. Fane
1937Dinner at the RitzUncredited
1937The RatJudge
1938Special EditionDr. Pearson
1938The DrumDr.Murphy
1938The Rebel SonPrince Zammitsky
1939Sword of HonourDuke of Honiton
1939Annie LaurieRobert Anderson
1939The Four FeathersDr. Sutton
1942UncensoredVictor Lanvin
1942The Young Mr. PittSir Wm. Farquhar
1943The Bells Go DownVicar(final film role)

References
  1. BFI.org


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