Gilbert Emery was an American actor who is best known for Between Two Worlds, Wife vs. Secretary, and Let Us Be Gay. He had a career that spanned over two decades in film and theater.
Personal and Family Life
Gilbert Emery was born on June 11, 1875, in Naples, New York, but he grew up in England. He graduated from Amherst College in 1899. Emery served as an ambulance man in France during World War I and was also a member of the Paris Peace Conference in 1918-19.
Career
He was a character actor, known for portraying distinguished and aristocratic roles in films from 1921 until his passing in 1945. Before entering film, he wrote plays for Broadway and scripts for Hollywood, showcasing his creative talents beyond acting.
Death and Legacy
Gilbert Emery passed away on October 28, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. He left an enduring legacy in the acting world, remembered for his significant contributions to film and theater during his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dracula’s Daughter | 1936-05-11 | Sir Basil Humphrey |
| A Farewell to Arms | 1932-12-08 | British Major |
| Little Lord Fauntleroy | 1936-03-06 | Purvis |
| Rage in Heaven | 1941-03-07 | Mr. Black |
| Between Two Worlds | 1944-05-20 | Benjamin Cliveden-Banks |
| A Woman’s Face | 1941-05-09 | Associate Judge |
| Bullets or Ballots | 1936-06-06 | Mr. Thorndyke |
| The House of the Seven Gables | 1940-04-12 | Gerald Pyncheon |
| That Hamilton Woman | 1941-04-03 | Lord Spencer |
| Wife vs. Secretary | 1936-02-28 | Simpson |
| Behind That Curtain | 1929-06-30 | Sir Frederick Bruce |
| The Saint Strikes Back | 1939-03-08 | Martin Eastman |
| Goin’ to Town | 1935-04-25 | Winslow |
| Double or Nothing | 1937-09-17 | Mr. Mitchell |
| Peter Ibbetson | 1935-11-07 | Wilkins |