Edward Rigby
Acting
Biography
Edward Rigby was a British character actor.
Born: February 4, 1879
Place of Birth: Ashford, Kent, England, UK
Known For
Don't Ever Leave Me
Elderly crook Harry Denton, when challenged to prove he is "not past it," decides to kidnap Sheila Farlane, the 16 year old daughter of a famous actor. When Harry loses his nerve, Sheila won't let him give up.
Went the Day Well?
The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
I Live in Grosvenor Square
The WW II romance set in Grosvenor square aka Eisenhower's home where the GIs stayed in London. Neagle loves Harrison. There arrives patriot GI Dean Jagger to rouse things up in the square. Snotty British Neagle and Jagger clash and fall for each other. What will Harrison have to say or do about these? What will the consequences be? Will the three finally become two and which two in this extremely patriotic love and war story.
The Three Weird Sisters
Three older sisters live on their family estate in Wales. This household once proudly reigned over a mining town, but the mines dried up and the estate and the town have fallen on hard times. When the land crumbles and a number of homes in the town are destroyed the sisters promise to rebuild the homes.
The Loves of Joanna Godden
Joanna Godden falls heir to a farm when her father dies.
A Canterbury Tale
Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.
Major Barbara
Idealistic young Barbara is the daughter of rich weapons manufacturer Andrew Undershaft. She rebels against her estranged father by joining the Salvation Army. Wooed by professor-turned-preacher Adolphus Cusins, Barbara eventually grows disillusioned with her causes and begins to see things from her father's perspective.
A Yank at Oxford
A brash young American aristocrat attending Oxford University gets a chance to prove himself and win the heart of his antagonist's sister.
The Happiest Days of Your Life
Nutbourne College, an old established, all-boys, boarding school is told that another school is to be billeted with due to wartime restrictions. The shock is that it's an all-girls school that has been sent. The two head teachers are soon battling for the upper hand with each other and the Ministry. But a crisis (or two) forces them to work together.
Young and Innocent
When a young writer is falsely accused of murdering a famous actress, he escapes custody and joins forces with the daughter of a police constable to prove his innocence.
Filmography
as Idwal Llewellyn
as The Earl
as The Fisherman
as Rainbow: Staff of Nutbourne
as Beefeater
as Pedro
as Harry
as Billy Grimmett
as Parkinson
as Slush
as Bill Shackle
as Waldo
as Edward Ball
as Stuppeny
as Albert Goodman
as Mr. R. (Stock Exchange Sweeper/Cleaner)
as Tatem
as Judd
as Postman
as Sam Pecker
as Spike
as Charlie
as Innkeeper
as Charlie Branfield
as Butler
as Jim Horton
as Mansel
as Sam Elliott
as Bill Purvis
as Barbershop Customer
as Timmy Tiverton
as Mr. Owen
as Bushell
as 'Tich'
as Man on Quayside (uncredited)
as Tom Gurney
as Joe Clark
as Mr. Matthews
as Hospital Secretary (Uncredited)
as Bert
as Robert Fenwick - Davey's father
as Gray
as Badham
as Pa Mutch
as (uncredited)
as Tommy Bold
as Prof. Scattlebury
as Scatters
as Mr. Scowcroft, Sally's Father
as Sanders
as Old Will
as Alphonse de la Riveire
as The Maestro
as Perkins
as Grandpa Shuttleworth
as Reuben 'Uncle Ben' Huckaback