Herbert Marshall Overview:

Legendary actor, Herbert Marshall, was born Herbert Brough Falcon Marshall on May 23, 1890 in London, UK. Marshall appeared in ove 90 film and TV roles. His best known films include The Letter (both the 1929 and more famous 1940 versions), Trouble in Paradise (1932), Blonde Venus (1932), The Little Foxes (1941), The Enchanted Cottage (1945), The Razor's Edge (1946), Duel in the Sun (1946), The Fly (1958) and Midnight Lace (1960). Marshall died at the age of 75 on Jan 22, 1966 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and was laid to rest in Chapel of the Pines Crematory Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA.

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Smooth and deliberately-spoken, Herbert Marshall diligently pursued his acting career, at first in Britain but soon in Hollywood, despite the loss of a leg in World War I. He came into films late but made up for it by remaining in star roles until well into his sixties. He was equally elegant in comedy or drama. Marshall was married to actresses Edna Best (1928-1940) and Boots Mallory (1946-1958), the second and fourth of five wives.

(Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures. Marshall was never nominated for an Academy Award.

Herbert Marshall BlogHub Articles:

Pat O’Brien, Claire Trevor, and Herbert Marshall are involved in a “Crack-Up”

By Stephen Reginald on Nov 12, 2024 From Classic Movie Man

Pat O’Brien, Claire Trevor, and Herbert Marshall are involved in a “Crack-Up” Crack-Up (1946) is an American film noir directed by Irving Reis and starring Pat O’Brien, Claire Trevor, and Herbert Marshall. The supporting cast includes Ray Collins and Wallace Ford.Art cri... Read full article


Birthday of the Week: Herbert Marshall

By Beth Daniels on May 21, 2014 From Mildred's Fatburgers

Born Herbert Brough Falcon Marshall May 23, 1890 - January 22, 1966 An Actual and Virtual Hero One of the most sought-after leading men of the 1930s, Herbert Marshall began his acting career as a stage actor and didn't turn to film until he was nearly 40. Marshall was born in London and worked... Read full article


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Herbert Marshall Quotes:

Charles Manning: There's nothing wrong about money that having it can't cure.


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Sir John Menier: Ah, my dear, you must save those tears. They'll be very, very useful in my new play.


Dr. Van Ness: Can you hold off the robots until we get there?


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Ex-father-in-law of Mel Bourne.

Portrayed British intelligence agent Ken Thurston on CBS (1944-1948) and NBC Radio's (1950-1952) "The Man Called X."

Herbert Marshall had one wooden leg, the right, which was kept a secret to the public for most of his career. He lost his leg in action during WWI.

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