Ellis Jeffreys

Acting

Ellis Jeffreys

Born May 12, 1872

Died January 21, 1943 · aged 70

No biography available.

Known For

Birds of PreyBirds of Prey · 1930
Birds of Prey
6.41930
MovieDramaCrime
At a reception given by Arthur Hilton at his Sussex home the conversation turns to the subject of danger, with Hilton recalling a case in which he was involved as a Natal police commissioner. In it there were three guilty persons, but only one of them was hanged; the other two were sentenced to long terms, vowing vengeance on Hilton. Unknown to him, the same two men are now among his guests, and are determined to have their revenge.
Return of a StrangerReturn of a Stranger · 1937
Return of a Stranger
6.01937
MovieCrimeDrama
James Martin and Carol Wall have plans to elope, but a fight with her father's solicitor ends in murder committed by an unknown third-party, and Martin is hunted for the crime, knowing the solicitor was alive when he left him. Carol refuses to speak to him, and he escapes on a ship to South Africa. There, he is the victim of an accident that disfigures his face, and he returns to England to clear his name, believing he won't be recognized. Other than by everybody who knew him, it turns out.
Two White ArmsTwo White Arms · 1932
Two White Arms
7.01932
MovieComedy
A man becomes bored with married life and pretends to have lost his memory so he can pursue other women.
Where Is This Lady?Where Is This Lady? · 1932
Where Is This Lady?
9.01932
MovieMusic
A British musical film directed by Victor Hanbury and Ladislao Vajda
Raise the RoofRaise the Roof · 1930
Raise the Roof
9.01930
MovieMusic
The wealthy Rodney Langford, who dreams of going on the stage, hopes to fulfil his ambitions by buying a failing revue called 'Raise the Roof', starring Maisie Grey. His father, fearing scandal, bribes amoral actor Atherley Armitage to sabotage the show. But, when all hope seems lost, Maisie comes up with an ingenious idea to try and save the day.
Sweet DevilSweet Devil · 1938
Sweet Devil
7.01938
MovieComedy
Two business partners are having woman trouble. One wants to marry his secretary and the other is set to marry a wealthy aristocrat. When the partner who wants to marry his secretary lets her go before he proposes to her, the woman confused woman tries to commit suicide by jumping into a river. Complications ensue.
LimelightLimelight · 1936
Limelight
9.01936
MovieDramaMusic
A chorus girl (Anna Neagle) discovers a singer (Arthur Tracy) in the streets and asks her producer to give him a shot at stardom.

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