A. W. Baskcomb (1879 – 1939) was a British
stage actor known for his comedy roles. He also appeared in several films. On stage he originated the role of Slightly in J.M. Barrie's 1904 play ''
Peter and Wendy
''Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up'' or ''Peter and Wendy'', often known simply as ''Peter Pan'', is a work by J. M. Barrie, in the form of a 1904 play and a 1911 novel. Both versions tell the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous li ...
'', continuing to play it for the next seven years. Other appearances included the Edwardian musical ''
The Gay Gordons'' and
Frederick Lonsdale
Frederick Lonsdale (5 February 1881 – 4 April 1954) was a British playwright known for his librettos to several successful musicals early in the 20th century, including '' King of Cadonia'' (1908), '' The Balkan Princess'' (1910), ''Betty'' ...
's ''
The Street Singer''.
His daughter was the actress
Betty Baskcomb. Three photographic portraits of Baskcomb are in the collection of the
National Portrait Gallery, London.
Filmography
* ''
The Staff Dinner'' (1913, short)
* ''
A Safe Proposition
''A Safe Proposition'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring A. W. Baskcomb, Barbara Gott, Harold French and Austin Trevor. It was made at Twickenham Studios as a quota quickie for release by Fox Film.Wood p.7 ...
'' (1932)
* ''
The Lodger'' (1932)
* ''
The Midshipmaid
''The Midshipmaid'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Albert de Courville and starring Jessie Matthews, Frederick Kerr, Basil Sydney and Nigel Bruce. The film is based on the 1931 play of the same title by Ian Hay and Stephen King-Hall. ...
'' (1932)
* ''
The Good Companions
''The Good Companions'' is a novel by the English author J. B. Priestley.
Written in 1929, it follows the fortunes of a concert party on a tour of England. It is Priestley's most famous novel and established him as a national figure. It won ...
'' (1933)
References
Bibliography
* Bruce K. Hanson. ''Peter Pan on Stage and Screen, 1904-2010''. McFarland, 2011.
External links
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1879 births
1939 deaths
British male film actors
British male stage actors
People from Pimlico
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