Acting
Alfred Drayton
Born November 1, 1881 · Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
Died April 26, 1949 · aged 67
No biography available.
Known For
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby · 1947The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
★ 6.71947
MovieDrama
A fatherless boy tries to make his fortune despite interference from his rich uncle.
The Squeaker · 1930The Squeaker
★ 7.01930
MovieThrillerCrime
A detective poses as an ex-convict to expose the head of a benevolent society as a fence.
Brown Sugar · 1931Brown Sugar
★ 10.01931
MovieRomance
The young Lord Sloane marries a musical comedy actress, much to his parents' disappointment. The actress's brother-in-law gets into betting difficulties so she obtains money from her husband to help him.
The Calendar · 1931The Calendar
★ 8.01931
MovieDrama
Racehorse owner Anson is swindled by a woman named Wenda and goes up in front of the Jockey Club where he is disqualified on race fixing allegations. He decides to get his own back with the help of Hillcott, an ex-burglar. Jill is the love interest
So This Is London · 1939So This Is London
★ 9.01939
MovieComedy
American (Churchill) in London dislikes England until his daughter (Lehmann) falls for the son (Granger) of the Lord (Drayton) with whom he wants to conclude a business deal.
First a Girl · 1935First a Girl
★ 6.41935
MovieComedy
An aspiring singer quits her menial job and is talked into performing as a female impersonator by her friend. Her drag act makes her famous, which causes problems for her when a very determined young man falls in love with her. A remake of the 1933 German film Viktor und Viktoria.
They Knew Mr. Knight · 1946They Knew Mr. Knight
★ 6.31946
MovieDrama
After a chance train encounter with Laurence Knight, Tom Blake's family's fortunes prosper on the beneficence of the great financier. A developing friendship leads to the Knights selling their home to the Blakes when they move back to London. All looks rosy for the Blakes as share prices in Mr Knight's new business venture soar, but is their confidence misplaced?
Look Up and Laugh · 1935Look Up and Laugh
★ 5.31935
MovieComedyMusic
Gutsy lass Gracie rallies fellow stall-holders at Birkenhead Market to prevent its takeover and demolition by a department store chain. She invokes the Market's foundation by Royal Charter just before an inadvertent gas leak provides an explosive climax.















