Herbert Langley(1888-1967)
- Actor
Handsome, tall, dark haired Herbert Langley born in England in 1888.
Became a highly well-known opera singer, member of the British National
Opera Company appearing in such operas as 'Barbiere di Siviglia',
'Marriage of Figaro' and 'Boheme' est. Starred in English silent movies
making his debut playing the role as Robert Martin in Graham Cutts's
'The Wonderful Story' opposite Lilian Hall-Davis for the Graham-Wilcox
Productions in 1922. Perhaps his most memorable film role as Abou
Hassan in Herbert Wilcox's 'Chu-Chin-Chow' co-starring Betty Blythe in
1923. In 1927 he starred in a series of short silent opera films which
were condensed stories of operas to synchronise with cinema orchestras
and vocalists. Appeared in few talkies either character roles in
well-known dramas or starring roles in short musicals including his
last 'Pal O'Mine' in 1936. Herbert died in London in 1967 age 79.
Father of cinematographer Bryan Langley.
