
Will Fyffe
From Wikipedia Will Fyffe, CBE (16 February 1885 – 14 December 1947) was a Scottish music hall artist, a star of the 1930s and 1940s, on stage, screen and records. Fyffe made his debut in his father's stock company at the age of six. He travelled extensively throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, playing the numerous music halls of the time, where he performed his sketches and sang his songs in his own inimitable style. During the 1930s, he was one of the highest paid musical hall artistes in Britain. In addition, Fyffe appeared in 23 major films of the era (American and British), sometimes starring, and recorded over 30 songs, delivered with his own unique style. Fyffe died whilst staying at Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews. After a few too many the star fell from a window in the hotel on the 14th December 1947. It is unknown if this fall was sheer accident or if Fyfe was taking his own life.
Filmography (22 titles)
5.4MovieThe Brothers
Aeneas McGrath · 1947
Give Me the Stars
1945
Heaven Is Round the Corner
Dougal · 1944
6.5MovieThe Prime Minister
The Agitator · 1941
Neutral Port
Capt. Ferguson · 1940
For Freedom
Chief · 1940
6.3MovieThey Came by Night
James Fothergill · 1940
6.7MovieRulers of the Sea
John Shaw · 1939
The Missing People
J. G. Reeder · 1939
The Mind of Mr. Reeder
J.G. Reeder · 1939
5.6MovieOwd Bob
Adam McAdam · 1938
7.5MovieSpring Handicap
Jack Clayton · 1937
Said O'Reilly to McNab
Malcolm McNab · 1937
6.3MovieCotton Queen
Bill Todcastle · 1937
MovieLove in Exile
Doc Tate · 1936
9.0MovieDebt of Honour
Fergus McAndrews · 1936
Men of Yesterday
1936
Annie Laurie
Will Laurie · 1936
Rolling Home
John McGregor · 1935
6.0MovieHappy
Simmy · 1933
5.1MovieElstree Calling
Himself · 1930
The Maid of Cefn Ydfa
Lewis Bach · 1914