Cyril McLaglen

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.4509

Gender

Male

Birthday

09-Sep-1899

Age

(127 years old)

Place of Birth

London, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Cyril Maclaglen

Cyril McLaglen

Biography

Cyril McLaglen was a British actor who appeared in a variety of films between 1920 and 1951. He was born in London in 1899 and made his film debut in the 1920 film The Call of the Road. He was the younger brother of the actor Victor McLaglen.


Credits

Down River Down River (1931) Character: Sergeant Proctor
A murderous skipper involved in dope trafficking.
The Arcadians The Arcadians (1927) Character: The Crook
'Club-owner crashes plane in Arcady, land of truth and beauty.' (British Film Catalogue)
No Lady No Lady (1931) Character: Ptomanian Ptough
A henpecked husband takes his wife and her children to Blackpool, where confusion reigns.
Josser Joins the Navy Josser Joins the Navy (1932) Character: Langford
'Hall porter forced to join Navy while tracking spies.' (British Film Catalogue)
The Lost Patrol The Lost Patrol (1929) Character: The Sergeant
A patrol of twelve soldiers is lost in the desert and killed by the tribesmen, but the sergeant makes sure that one of the tribesmen dies for every one of his men.
The Island of Despair The Island of Despair (1926) Character: Mate
A shipwrecked captain saves a girl from a Spanish murderer by threatening to give him leprosy.
The Flight Commander The Flight Commander (1928) Character: Sammy
In China, a pilot saves British residents from a Bolshevik's massacre plot.
Money for Speed Money for Speed (1933) Character: Big Bill Summers
A motorcycle champion becomes a stunt rider after he is banned from speedway racing.
Quinneys Quinneys (1927) Character: Jim Miggott
'Antique dealer's daughter loves foreman who makes fakes for ex-partner.' (British Film Catalogue)
Balaclava Balaclava (1928) Character: John Kennedy
A British army officer is cashiered, and re-enlists as Private to take part in the Crimean War. He succeeds in capturing a top Russian spy which results in the famous Charge of the Light Brigade to take the Balaclava Heights.
Alf's Button Alf's Button (1930) Character: Sergeant Major
A soldier discovers a button made from Aladdin's lamp grants wishes when rubbed.
Suspense Suspense (1930) Character: Cyril McClusky
During the First World War a British unit take up a new position in a trench unaware that the Germans are laying a mine underneath it.
Boadicea Boadicea (1927) Character: Madoc
The life of the Celtic Queen Boudica (Boadicea) and her rebellion against the Roman Empire.
The Secret of the Loch The Secret of the Loch (1934) Character: Mate (Uncredited)
A batty Scottish professor attempts to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster, but everyone thinks he's crazy. Meanwhile, a foolish young reporter attempts to get a scoop on the story.
The Plough and the Stars The Plough and the Stars (1936) Character: Corporal Stoddard
A husband clashes with his wife over his membership to the Irish citizen army during the Easter rebellion.
Wee Willie Winkie Wee Willie Winkie (1937) Character: Cpl. Tummel
In 1897, little Priscilla Williams, along with her widowed mother, goes to live with her army colonel paternal grandfather on the British outpost he commands in northern India.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941) Character: Drunk (uncredited)
Dr. Jekyll believes good and evil exist in everyone and creates a potion that allows his evil side, Mr. Hyde, to come to the fore. He faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run amok.
The Band Plays On The Band Plays On (1934) Character: Lumberjack
A judge hands four wayward boys to a college football coach who turns them into backfield stars.
Four Men and a Prayer Four Men and a Prayer (1938) Character: O'Hara (uncredited)
The sons of a disgraced British officer try to clear his name.
Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast (1930) Character: Bill
A newlywed couple have a fight, and in order to get even with one another, each decides to take up with a lover but without actually going through with "the deed".
Verdict of the Sea Verdict of the Sea (1932) Character: Fenn
When 'Gentleman' Burton boards the Capri his aura of mystery makes the crew curious about his origins and makes him especially attractive to the Captain's daughter. But he little realises the danger that is to unfold when the Captain conceals diamonds on board as a favour...
Madame Pompadour Madame Pompadour (1927) Character: Gogo
The French king's mistress frees her jailed lover and makes him her bodyguard.
A Royal Demand A Royal Demand (1933) Character: Lord Forrest
During the English Civil War, Lord Forrest attempts to sign up with the Royalist army, but is mistaken for a Roundhead and forced to join their number instead.
Peter Ibbetson Peter Ibbetson (1935) Character: Captain of Guards (uncredited)
When his mother dies, young Peter Ibbetson leaves Paris and his best friend, Mary, behind to live with a severe uncle in England. Years later, Peter is an architect with little time for women, until he begins a project with the Duke and Duchess of Towers. When Peter and the duchess become great friends, she reveals that she is Mary — but the duke soon suspects his wife of infidelity and challenges Peter to a duel, threatening the pair's second chance.
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake (1942) Character: Grimes (uncredited)
Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.
The Long Voyage Home The Long Voyage Home (1940) Character: First Mate
The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
The Brat The Brat (1931) Character: Cyril (uncredited)
A society novelist brings a brash young chorus girl home in order to study her for inspiration for his new novel. His family is distraught, but soon her behavior has forever altered their snobbish ways.
Hindle Wakes Hindle Wakes (1927) Character: Alf
A young working-class girl causes a stir when she sneaks off for a romantic getaway with the wealthy heir of the mill where she works.
They Met in Bombay They Met in Bombay (1941) Character: Sergeant Major (uncredited)
A jewel thief and a con artist are rivals in the theft of a valuable diamond and gem necklace in Bombay and as the Japanese Army invades China.
The Black Swan The Black Swan (1942) Character: Captain Jones (uncredited)
When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
Underground Underground (1928) Character: Bert
A working-class love story set in and around the London Underground of the 1920s. Two men – gentle Bill and brash Bert – meet and are attracted to the same woman on the same day at the same Underground station. But the lady chooses Bill, and Bert isn't the type to take rejection lightly...



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