Wilfred Lucas
Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Wilfred Lucas (January 30, 1871 – December 13, 1940) was a Canadian-born American stage actor who found success in film as an actor, director, and screenwriter. Wilfred Lucas made his Broadway debut in 1904, playing in both the The Blue Grass Handicap and The Superstition of Sue. Following his 1906 role in the highly successful play The Chorus Lady, he was recruited to the fledgling Biograph Studios by D. W. Griffith. At the time, the film business was still looked down upon by many members of the theatrical community. In her 1925 book titled When the Movies Were Young, Griffith's wife, actress Linda Arvidson, told the story of the early days at Biograph Studios. In it, she referred to Lucas as the "first real grand actor, democratic enough to work in Biograph movies." In 1908 Lucas made his motion picture debut in Griffith's The Greaser's Gauntlet, appearing in more than 50 of these short (usually 17 minutes) films over the next two years. In 1910 while still acting, he wrote the script for Griffith's film Sunshine Sue, which was followed by many more scripts by 1924. Lucas also began directing in 1912 with Griffith on An Outcast Among Outcasts, and directed another 44 films over the next 20 years. In early 1916 he starred as John Carter in Acquitted, about which Photoplay wrote, "No single performance in the records of active photography has surpassed his visualization of the humble book-keeper in Acquitted." Later in 1916 he appeared in D.W. Griffith's film Intolerance. Part of the group of Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood, Lucas became friends and sometimes starred with Mary Pickford, Sam De Grasse, and Marie Dressler. Canadian-born director Mack Sennett hired him to both direct and act in a large number of films at his Keystone Studios. Lucas made the successful transition from silent film to sound. While working in Hollywood, in 1926 he returned to the stage, performing in several Broadway plays. He later appeared as a foil for Laurel and Hardy in their feature films Pardon Us and A Chump at Oxford. During his long career, Wilfred Lucas appeared in more than 375 films. Although for a time he was cast in leading roles, he became very successful as secondary and minor characters, making a good living in the film industry for more than three decades.
Known for
Acting277
The Best of Laurel and Hardy
1968
The Warden (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieSanta Fe Trail
1940
Weiner (uncredited)
movieA Dispatch from Reuters
1940
Board Member (uncredited)
movieTriple Justice
1940
Constable Herb at Tule Mesa
movieThey Drive by Night
1940
Bailiff (uncredited)
movieWomen in Hiding
1940
Policeman (uncredited)
movieBrother Orchid
1940
Brother MacDonald
movieWaterloo Bridge
1940
Elderly Huntsman at Estate Dance (uncredited)
movieEdison, the Man
1940
Broker
movieTear Gas Squad
1940
Policeman
movieVirginia City
1940
Southerner (uncredited)
movieThe Fighting 69th
1940
Eye Doctor (uncredited)
movieA Chump at Oxford
1940
Dean Williams
movieLegion of the Lawless
1940
East Ivestown Leader (uncredited)
movieFour Wives
1939
Stationmaster (uncredited)
movieNick Carter, Master Detective
1939
Police Detective Randall
movieRaffles
1939
Bobby
movieThe Marshal Of Mesa City
1939
Marshal Andy Thompson (uncredited)
movieMr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
Pompous Man (uncredited)
movieThe Day the Bookies Wept
1939
Bill, Man Outside Racetrack (uncredited)
movieEach Dawn I Die
1939
Bailiff (uncredited)
movieZenobia
1939
Undetermined Role
movieWomen in the Wind
1939
Burbank Offical (uncredited)
movieDodge City
1939
Bartender (uncredited)
movieAlmost a Gentleman
1939
Dog Show Director
movieBreakdowns of 1938
1938
Race Judge (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieThe Declaration of Independence
1938
John Dickinson (uncredited)
movieBrother Rat
1938
Ballfield Doctor
movieA Man to Remember
1938
Man at Hospital Dedication (uncredited)
movieDown on the Farm
1938
Wheeler
movieFreshman Year
1938
Professor Ullrich
movieFour Daughters
1938
Doctor (uncredited)
movieSafety in Numbers
1938
Councilman
movieOver the Wall
1938
Cell Block Keeper
movieNight Spot
1938
Police Lieutenant
movieThe Baroness and the Butler
1938
Member of Parliament
movieThe Daredevil Drivers
1938
Race Judge
movieShe Loved a Fireman
1937
Fire Tug Captain
movieMissing Witnesses
1937
Judge in Wagner Case (uncredited)
movieThe Man Without a Country
1937
Lincoln's Secretary (uncredited)
movieNavy Blue and Gold
1937
Ship's Captain (uncredited)
movieThe Westland Case
1937
Gun Dealer
movieIdol of the Crowds
1937
Doctor (uncredited)
movieHot Water
1937
Customer in Drugstore (uncredited)
moviePrairie Thunder
1937
Nate Temple
movieVarsity Show
1937
Police Commissioner (uncredited) / Police Commissioner
movieTalent Scout
1937
Director of Screen Test (uncredited)
movieEmpty Holsters
1937
John Ware
movieBlazing Sixes
1937
Sheriff Tom
movieMarked Woman
1937
Jury Foreman #1 (uncredited)
movieLand Beyond the Law
1937
Jim Blake (uncredited)
movieBlack Legion
1937
Bailiff (uncredited)
movieCriminal Lawyer
1937
Brandon's Assistant
movieWe Who Are About to Die
1937
Prison Yard Captain (uncredited)
movieBeloved Enemy
1936
Doctor (Uncredited)
movieGive Me Liberty
1936
His Excellency Permitting Henry's Arrest (uncredited)
movieMidnight Blunders
1936
Professor Edwin Millstone (uncredited)
movieCalifornia Mail
1936
Sheriff
movieThe Devil-Doll
1936
Off-Screen Voice (voice / uncredited)
movieHigh Tension
1936
Businessman
movieThe White Angel
1936
Raglan Staff Officer (uncredited)
movieHuman Cargo
1936
Police Chief
movieThe Country Doctor
1936
Proprietor (uncredited)
movieLove on a Bet
1936
Man at Hutchinson's Meeting
movieThe Preview Murder Mystery
1936
Director (Uncredited)
movieThe Prisoner of Shark Island
1936
Testifying Colonel (uncredited)
movieModern Times
1936
Juvenile Officer
movieChatterbox
1936
Himself (uncredited)
movieKind Lady
1935
First Scotland Yard Man (uncredited)
movieShow Them No Mercy!
1935
Druggist (uncredited)
movieFrisco Kid
1935
First Policeman (uncredited)
movieRip Roaring Riley
1935
Chief Martin
movieStormy
1935
Mack's Horse Trainer (uncredited)
movieStranded
1935
Pat, a Welfare Worker (uncredited)
movieThe Arizonian
1935
Townsman with Mayor
movieVagabond Lady
1935
Dock Official (uncredited)
movieLes Misérables
1935
Onlooker
movieNaughty Marietta
1935
Announcer (uncredited)
movieAngkor
1935
Wilfred Lucas, game hunter
movieChandu on the Magic Island
1935
Capt. Walker
movieShrimps for a Day
1934
Mr. Wade
movieLove Time
1934
Dignitary (uncredited)
movieCleopatra
1934
Roman Greeting Antony (uncredited)
movieThe Return of Chandu
1934
Capt. Wilson [Chs. 4-12]
movieThe Dragon Murder Case
1934
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
movieOne Night of Love
1934
Metropolitan Operagoer
movieUpperworld
1934
Boat Captain (uncredited)
movieApples to You!
1934
Chairman of the Board
movieThe Moth
1934
John Gale
movieThe House on 56th Street
1933
Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
movieAir Fright
1933
Mr. Lucas, Airline Superintendent
movieMary Stevens, M.D.
1933
Andrews' Lawyer Barry (uncredited)
movieMidnight Mary
1933
Nightclub Bouncer (uncredited)
movieThe Mayor of Hell
1933
Bill (uncredited)
movieStrange People
1933
John Davis
movieThe Sphinx
1933
Prosecuting Attorney
movieThe Big Cage
1933
Bob Mills
movieThe Three Musketeers
1933
El Shaitan
movieThe Intruder
1933
Mr. Wayne
moviePhantom Thunderbolt
1933
Eaton - Railroad President
movieRacetrack
1933
Mr. Ryan
movieSister to Judas
1932
Mike O'Flanagan
movieLawyer Man
1932
Second Jury Foreman (uncredited)
movieThe Secrets of Wu Sin
1932
Pharmacist
movieYou Said a Mouthful
1932
Official (uncredited)
movieLucky Larrigan
1932
John Larrigan
movieThe Unwritten Law
1932
Captain Kane
movieCall Her Savage
1932
Child Welfare Official (Uncredited)
movieThe Devil Horse
1932
Whitney [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
movieFree Wheeling
1932
The Specialist
movieBig City Blues
1932
Policeman (uncredited)
movieDevil and the Deep
1932
Court Martial Judge (uncredited)
movieWhat Price Hollywood?
1932
Bill the Replacement Director (uncredited)
movieThe Dark Horse
1932
Debate Chairman
movieCareless Lady
1932
Ship's Purser
movieRed Noses
1932
Mr. Lucas
movieCross-Examination
1932
Judge Hollister
movieThe Tabasco Kid
1932
Sheriff's Deputy
movieHouse of Mystery
1931
Sheriff Franklin
movieConvicted
1931
Capt. Hammond
movieThe Phantom
1931
Dist. Atty. John Hampton
movieThe Age for Love
1931
Undetermined Role
movieGraft
1931
Candidate Louis
movieThe Galloping Ghost
1931
Sportscaster
movieBig Ears
1931
Doctor
moviePardon Us
1931
Warden
movieStranger in Town
1931
J.P. Walker
movieMen Call It Love
1931
Sam Ellery (uncredited)
movieMillie
1931
Millie's Elderly Escort (uncredited)
movieLooser Than Loose
1930
Mr. Gillstrom, Charley's Boss
movieMadam Satan
1930
Roman Senator
movieThose Who Dance
1930
Big Ben Benson
movieCock o' the Walk
1930
Señor Vallejo
movieThe Arizona Kid
1930
Manager
movieHello Sister
1930
Dr. Saltus
movieBurnt Fingers
1927
Lord Cumberly
movieThe Sorrows of Satan
1926
Minister (uncredited)
Her Sacrifice
1926
Edwin Ramsey
movieCyclone Cavalier
1925
Hugh Clayton
movieThe Wife Who Wasn't Wanted
1925
Judge Bledsoe
movieHow Baxter Butted In
1925
R.S. Falk
movieThe Bad Lands
1925
Col. Owen
movieYouth's Gamble
1925
Harry Blaine
movieThe Snob Buster
1925
John Pendergast
movieA Broadway Butterfly
1925
Stage Manager
movieAs No Man Has Loved
1925
Maj. Bissell
movieLightning Romance
1924
Richard Wade
movieThe Price She Paid
1924
James Presbury
movieRacing for Life
1924
Hudford
moviePassion's Pathway
1924
Richard Stanton
movieThe Fighting Sap
1924
Charles Richmond
movieThe Valley of Hate
1924
Old Jim Darley
movieValley of Hate
1924
Old Jim Darley
movieDaughters of Pleasure
1924
Mark Hadley
movieDorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall
1924
Earl of Rutland
movieNorth of Nevada
1924
C. Hanaford
movieThe Mask of Lopez
1924
Richard O'Neil
movieTrilby
1923
The Laird
movieThe Greatest Menace
1923
Charles W. Wright
movieCan a Woman Love Twice?
1923
Franklyn Chase
movieJazzmania
1923
Julius Furman
movieThe Kentucky Derby
1922
Capt. Wolff
moviePaid Back
1922
Ship Captain
movieFlesh and Blood
1922
The Policeman
movieAcross the Dead-Line
1922
Aaron Kidder
movieThe Beautiful Liar
1921
Gaston Allegretti
The Fighting Breed
1921
John MacDonald
movieOne a Minute
1921
Prosecutor (uncredited)
movieThrough the Back Door
1921
Elton Reeves
movieThe Breaking Point
1921
Mortimer Davidson
movieThe Jackeroo of Coolabong
1920
John MacDonald
movieThe Shadow of Lightning Ridge
1920
Edward Mariott
movieThe Man from Kangaroo
1920
Red Jack Braggan
movieSoldiers of Fortune
1919
President Alvarez
movieA Woman of Pleasure
1919
Sir John Thornbull
movieThe Girl from Nowhere
1919
Diamond Terry
movieThe Westerners
1919
Jim Buckley
movieThe Hushed Hour
1919
Robert Appleton Jr.
movieWhat Every Woman Wants
1919
Horace Lennon
movieThe Judgment House
1917
Rudyard Byng
movieThe Co-respondent
1917
Richard Manning
movieSins of Ambition
1917
Andrew Maxwell
movieThe Food Gamblers
1917
Henry Havens
movieSouls Triumphant
1917
Robert Powers
movieHands Up!
1917
John Houston
movieA Love Sublime
1917
Philip
Jim Bludso
1917
Jim Bludso
movieThe Microscope Mystery
1916
Doc Arnold
movieIntolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
1916
Extra (uncredited)
Hell-to-Pay Austin
1916
Hell-to-Pay Austin
movieA Wild Girl of the Sierras
1916
Jim Hamilton
movieMacbeth
1916
Macduff
Acquitted
1916
John Carter
movieThe Wood Nymph
1916
Fred Arnold
movieThe Lily and the Rose
1915
Jack Van Norman
The Spanish Jade
1915
Osmund Manvers
movieBrute Force
1914
Brute Force
movieThe Massacre
1912
Stephen
movieA Sailor’s Heart
1912
The Sailor
movieA Pueblo Legend
1912
The Indian Girl's Great Brother
movieMan's Genesis
1912
Bruteforce
movieA Temporary Truce
1912
An Indian (uncredited)
movieHome Folks
1912
The Blacksmith
When Kings Were the Law
1912
The King of Romanda
Just Like a Woman
1912
The Wealthy Friend
movieFate's Interception
1912
The American
movieThe Goddess of Sagebrush Gulch
1912
Minor Role (uncredited)
movieBilly's Stratagem
1912
Billy's Father
movieA Terrible Discovery
1911
The District Attorney
movieThe Failure
1911
The Clerk
movieA Woman Scorned
1911
The Doctor
movieThe Miser's Heart
1911
First Crook
Love in the Hills
1911
The Manley Suitor
movieThe Long Road
1911
A Policeman
movieThe Making of a Man
1911
In Second Audience
movieSwords and Hearts
1911
Hugh Frazier
movieThe Rose of Kentucky
1911
The planter
movieThe Indian Brothers
1911
The Indian Chief's Brother
movieThe Primal Call
1911
The Fisherman
movieEnoch Arden: Part II
1911
Enoch Arden
movieEnoch Arden
1911
Enoch Arden
movieThe Lonedale Operator
1911
The Fireman
The Diamond Star
1911
John Wilson
movieFisher Folks
1911
Steve Hardester
movieWhat Shall We Do with Our Old?
1911
Violent Jailbird
movieHis Trust
1911
George
movieThe Two Paths
1911
Nellie's Husband
movieWinning Back His Love
1910
Frederick Wallace
The Nest
Howard Hardy
Directing30
movieThe Unwritten Law
1932
Director
movieThe Man from Kangaroo
1920
Director
movieThe Girl from Nowhere
1919
Director
movieA Pair of Pink Pajamas
1918
Director
movieThe Romance of Tarzan
1918
Director
movieThe Return of Mary
1918
Director
movieMorgan's Raiders
1918
Director
movieHands Up!
1917
Director
movieA Love Sublime
1917
Director
Jim Bludso
1917
Director
movieThe Trey o' Hearts
1914
Director
movieThe Speed Kings
1913
Director
movieFatty's Day Off
1913
Director
Baby Day
1913
Director
Pirate Gold
1913
Director
movieA Sailor’s Heart
1912
Director
movieBlind Love
1912
Director
movieWith the Enemy's Help
1912
Director
Writing16
movieIgloo
1932
Writer
movieWomen First
1924
Story
movieRacing for Life
1924
Screenplay, Story
movieThe Romance of Tarzan
1918
Scenario Writer
movieHands Up!
1917
Writer
movieA Love Sublime
1917
Writer
movieSunshine Sue
1910
Writer