CHARLES FARRELL - BIOGRAPHY SIGNED 09/01/1984 - HFSID 40480

CHARLES FARRELL
The actor signed this handwritten biography of his life in blue ink
Autograph Biography signed: "Charles Farrell". Two pages. 5¾x8¼. London, England, September 1, 1984. On personal letterhead. In full: "Born 6-8-1900 (Durblin, Ireland). Child actor - Silent Films - 1906-1910. First appeared London Stage in 'The Crown Diamond' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at the London Coliseum May 1921. Since then over 200 stage appearances England - USA - Germany Italy. Also more than 150 films as actor and director, England - USA - Denmark - Italy - Germany - Hungary - Spain. Last film with ORSON WELLES in 'Chimes at Midnight' 1978. Founder member British Actors Equity 1930. Hon Treasurer until 1975 - resigned and appointed Trustee - still in office Aug 6 1984. Last stage play with James Stewart in Harvey at Prince of Wales Theatre April to Sept 1975. Played in first Television plays ever done - BBC London 1936-1939. 'Mourning Becomes Electra; (twice) 'The Tempest' "Ah Wilderness' 'Once in a Lifetime' 'The Amazing Dr Clitterhouse' (twice0 'Three Men on a Horse' 'The Crooked Billet'. As no video was performed Thursdays 8pm then came back to studio (Alextra Palace) on Sunday at the same time. Born in Dublin, Stage, movie and television actor Charles Farrell (1900-1988), made childhood appearances in British silent films as early as 1906! By appearing in a series of televised BBC plays between 1936-1939, Farrell became one of the first actors to appear on plays broadcast on television. He was part of over 100 film and play productions as actor or director. A founding member of the trade union the British Actors Equity (1930), he served as treasurer and later trustee of that organization. Throughout his life, he also broadcasted fairy tales on the BBC radio show Children's Hour. Notable film appearances include roles in Night and the City (1950) and The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971). Part of letterhead crossed out. Otherwise, fine condition.