C.V. France was an American actor who is best known for The Skin Game, If I Were King, and Went the Day Well?. He was born on June 30, 1868, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, and passed away on April 13, 1949, in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England.
Personal and Family Life
C.V. France, whose birth name was Charles Vernon France, had a distinguished career as a veteran British stage actor. He frequently portrayed senior military officers, aged aristocrats, or stern magistrates in films. Though detailed information about his personal life is limited, he made a significant impact on the film industry during his time.
Death and Legacy
C.V. France died on April 13, 1949. He is remembered for his memorable performances and contribution to British cinema, particularly during the early to mid-20th century. His portrayals of authoritative figures left a lasting impression on audiences and continue to be appreciated in classic films today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lord Edgware Dies | 1934-07-31 | Lord Edgware |
| Black Coffee | 1931-08-24 | Sir Claude Amory |
| Went the Day Well? | 1942-12-07 | The Vicar Ashton |
| Scrooge | 1935-11-26 | Spirit of Christmas Future |
| The Skin Game | 1931-02-26 | Mr. Hillcrist |
| If I Were King | 1938-09-28 | Father Villon |
| It Happened One Sunday | 1944-07-28 | Magistrate |
| The Ware Case | 1938-12-02 | Judge |
| Tudor Rose | 1936-09-01 | Clergy at Execution |
| Strange Boarders | 1938-05-01 | Col. Lionel Anstruther |
| A Yank at Oxford | 1938-02-18 | Dean Snodgrass |
| Ten Days in Paris | 1940-06-01 | General de Guermantes |
| Night Train to Munich | 1940-08-31 | Admiral Hassinger |
| Cheer Boys Cheer | 1939-08-01 | Tom Greenleaf |
| Victoria the Great | 1937-09-01 | Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Eugene Aram | 1924-02-28 | Squire Lester |
| These Charming People | 1931-07-23 | Minx |
| A Night Like This | 1932-03-16 | Micky the Mailer |
| The Burgomaster of Stilemonde | 1929-05-20 | |
| Broken Blossoms | 1936-05-20 | High Priest |
| The Loves of Robert Burns | 1930-03-03 | Lord Farquhar |
| Crime Over London | 1936-10-21 | |
| Royal Cavalcade | 1935-04-15 | Father |
| The Halfway House | 1944-02-01 | Mr Truscott – Solicitor |