George Barraud

George Barraud

Born: December 17, 1889
in Paddington, London, England, UK
George Barraud was an English actor who appeared in films from 1923 to 1937, then wrote for movies and television series from 1936 to 1959. He died in London in 1970.

Movies for George Barraud...

Jericho
Title: Jericho
Character: Explorer
Released: August 23, 1937
Type: Movie
An unjustly condemned corporal flees to Africa, chased by the captain blamed for his escape.
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Cheating Cheaters
Title: Cheating Cheaters
Character: Phil
Released: November 5, 1934
Type: Movie
The Palmers, an apparently wealthy family, move into the house next door to the Lazarres. However, the Palmers are actually a gang of thieves plotting to rob the Lazarres.
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Great Expectations
Title: Great Expectations
Character: Compeyson
Released: October 22, 1934
Type: Movie
A young boy, Pip, encounters an escaped prisoner, Magwitch, and steals food for him. After the convict is captured, Pip meets the reclusive Miss Havisham and her niece, Estella, eventually becoming friends with the girl. Wealth comes to Pip via a mysterious benefactor and he goes off to London for an education. As adults, Pip and Estella become romantic, and Pip learns the identity of his patron.
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Charlie Chan in London
Title: Charlie Chan in London
Character: Major Jardine
Released: September 12, 1934
Type: Movie
Charlie Chan is sought out by Pamela Gray, a desperate young socialite whose brother Paul awaits execution for the murder of a weapons inventor. Pamela is convinced of his innocence.
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Stingaree
Title: Stingaree
Character: Inspector Radford
Released: May 24, 1934
Type: Movie
A young lady named Hilda who works as a servant for the wealthy Clarksons, sheep farmers, and dreams of being a great singer. An upcoming visit by Sir Julian, a famous composer arriving from London, drives jealous Mrs. Clarkson (an interfering biddy who fancies she can sing - but can't) to send away Hilda, so he doesn't hear Hilda has a good voice. Meanwhile, an infamous outlaw named Stingaree has just arrived in town and kidnaps Sir Julian, then poses as him at the Clarksons, where he meets Hilda a few hours before she is to leave.
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After Dark
Title: After Dark
Character: George Harvey
Released: January 23, 1933
Type: Movie
If it wasn't British, this would be in the Forgotten Horrors book. Hugh (Inspector Holt in HUMAN MONSTER) has some valuable jewels stolen. They're hidden in the back of an old clock in an antique shop. When the thieves return for them, the clock has been sold! They trace it to a creepy country estate. When Hugh and the niece of one of the crooks also show up, things get hairy.
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The Return of Raffles
Title: The Return of Raffles
Character: A.J. Raffles
Released: September 27, 1932
Type: Movie
A British crime film directed by Mansfield Markham
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Women Who Play
Title: Women Who Play
Character: Richard Sones
Released: March 1, 1932
Type: Movie
In order to deter his wife from having an affair a man hires an actress as part of an elaborate scheme.
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Ebb Tide
Title: Ebb Tide
Character: Steve
Released: February 16, 1932
Type: Movie
A sailor falls in love with a woman he meets at the dockside, but is deeply conflicted because his former lover is in prison.
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The Happy Ending
Title: The Happy Ending
Character: Dennis Craddock
Released: October 1, 1931
Type: Movie
A father who deserted his family some years before returns home only to find that his wife has told his children and neighbours that he died as a hero.
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Road to Paradise
Title: Road to Paradise
Character: Jerry "The Gent"
Released: July 20, 1930
Type: Movie
Loretta Young plays dual roles in this 1930 crime drama about a young thief planning to steal jewels from a wealthy socialite.
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Fat Wives for Thin
Title: Fat Wives for Thin
Character: George Wadsworth
Released: May 25, 1930
Type: Movie
The short is a domestic comedy starring Marjorie Beebe and George Barraud. It begins with the husband berating his wife for being fat. Later, you learn that the husband is actually running around with a married woman and her husband is extremely jealous...and violent. What happens next? Well, surprisingly, the 'fat' wife comes to the rescue!
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Peacock Alley
Title: Peacock Alley
Character: Stoddard Clayton
Released: January 4, 1930
Type: Movie
Claire Tree spends the night in the hotel room of her friend and confidante, saying goodbye to him before her impending marriage the following day. When she returns to the hotel with her husband the following night, the house detective accuses her of prostitution and throws them out. Now Claire must explain everything to her unsympathetic husband.
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Woman to Woman
Title: Woman to Woman
Character: David Compton
Released: November 1, 1929
Type: Movie
While on leave in WW I France an English officer and French cabaret star fall in love with one another and plan to marry. However, he is recalled to the front, wounded and has memory loss.
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The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
Title: The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
Character: Charles
Released: July 6, 1929
Type: Movie
There is a big charity function at the house of Mrs. Cheyney and a lot of society is present. With her rich husband, deceased, rich old Lord Elton and playboy Lord Arthur Dilling are both very interested in the mysterious Fay. Invited to the house of Mrs. Webley, Fay is again the center of attention for Arthur and Elton with her leaning towards stuffy old Elton. When Arthur sees Charles, Fay's Butler, lurking in the gardens, he remembers that Charles was a thief caught in Monte Carlo and he figures that Fay may be more interested in the pearls of Mrs. Webley, which she is. After Fay takes the pearls, but before she can toss them out the window, she is caught by Arthur who is very disappointed in how things are turning out.
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Strange Cargo
Title: Strange Cargo
Character: Bruce Lloyd
Released: March 31, 1929
Type: Movie
On board a yacht sailing from India to Britain, the owner of the vessel is murdered by one of the passengers. (This film was produced both in full sound and silent versions, the latter for theaters that had not yet been wired for sound.)
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The Bellamy Trial
Title: The Bellamy Trial
Character: Pat Ives
Released: January 23, 1929
Type: Movie
The Bellamy Trial is a 1929 American drama film directed by Monta Bell and written by Monta Bell and Joseph Farnham.
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Tropic Madness
Title: Tropic Madness
Character: Henderson
Released: December 19, 1928
Type: Movie
Herbert Pomeroy's wife Juanita spends his money extravagantly and irresponsibly, finally driving him to bankruptcy. Desperate, he sends his son Frankie to live with his friend Henderson, a South Seas trader, then commits suicide. Although Juanita spends years searching for her son, she finally gives up and takes a world cruise on the yacht of wealthy Jules Lennox. One day the yacht docks on Henderson's island and Juanita, meeting Henderson, persuades him to let her be Frankie's governess. Complications ensue, involving a poor physician, a jealous island woman and a witch doctor.
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Ned McCobb's Daughter
Title: Ned McCobb's Daughter
Character: George Callahan
Released: December 2, 1928
Type: Movie
Carol runs a restaurant out of her house, while her husband George collects the ferry's tolls. Unbeknownst to Carol, George is allowing his bootlegger brother to use the house as a hiding place for his liquor.
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The Wolf Man
Title: The Wolf Man
Character: Lord Rothstein
Released: February 17, 1924
Type: Movie
Gerald Stanley (John Gilbert) is an English gentleman who is engaged to Beatrice Joyce (Alma Frances). But Stanley's personality changes whenever he drinks, and his brother (who also loves Beatrice) uses this to his advantage.
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Little Old New York
Title: Little Old New York
Character: Henry Brevoort
Released: August 1, 1923
Type: Movie
An Irish girl comes to America disguised as a boy to claim a fortune left to her brother who has died.